International design honour highlights Corning’s commitment to scalable, high-performance FTTX network solutions
BERLIN – Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramics, and optical physics, today announced that it has won the prestigious iF Design Award 2026 for the Corning Evolv® Openable Terminal. Presented by iF International Forum Design GmbH, one of the world’s oldest independent design institutions, this globally acclaimed award recognizes excellence in design and innovation.
The Evolv Openable Terminal (EOT), which supports the advancement of next-generation, high-performance broadband networks, earned the award in the Product Design discipline within the Telecommunications category. The distinction places Corning among the top entries in a highly competitive field of nearly 10,000 submissions from 68 countries, underscoring the global significance of the recognition.
“Receiving the iF Design Award for our Evolv Openable Terminal validates our ongoing commitment to developing innovative fiber optic solutions that combine performance, flexibility, and ease of installation,” said Kevin Parker, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Optical Connectivity Solutions, Corning Optical Communications. “Thoughtful design plays a critical role in helping network operators deploy and scale FTTX networks faster and more efficiently.”
Part of Corning’s Evolv platform, EOT is a compact, durable, and elements‑proof solution designed to simplify fiber‑optic network deployment. Featuring Corning’s patented Pushlok® plug‑and‑play technology, the terminal delivers fast, secure, and tool‑free connectivity.
Its innovative 2‑in‑1 design combines hardened connectivity and splice functionality in a single IP68‑rated terminal, eliminating separate closures and enabling reliable network extensions in challenging environments.
Designed for a wide range of FTTX applications, EOT offers robust environmental protection, high port density, and efficient use of existing infrastructure. With streamlined installation, EOT helps reduce total cost of ownership and accelerate broadband rollouts.
The award will be officially presented during the iF Design Award Night on April 27 at Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin.
ABOUT CORNING INCORPORATED:
Corning (http://www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 175-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping its customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Cornin’s markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.
ABOUT THE iF DESIGN AWARD:
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been a globally recognized trademark when it comes to design excellence. The iF Design brand is internationally established as a symbol of outstanding design achievements. The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. It honours design achievements in all disciplines: product, packaging, communication and service design, architecture and interior design as well as professional concept, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). All award-winning entries are presented on ifdesign.com.
