Apple to invest $45 million Corning, makers of glass tech for iPhone 12 - USA TODAY

Apple announced it will award $45 million to Corning, a manufacturing company which makes a special glass for use on the iPhone 12.

Apple announced it will award $45 million to Corning, which makes a special glass used on the iPhone 12.

Corning worked with Apple on Ceramic Shield, a material used to cover the front of the iPhone 12 allowing it to withstand drops and scratches.

Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Fund has awarded Corning $450 million over the past four years.

Corning also makes Gorilla Glass, a durable scratch-resistant glass used on a variety of smartphones, tablets and wearable devices including Samsung's Galaxy smartphones