Research
Researching is deeply rooted in our genes. As in the past, we still work hard on realizing ideas that will shape the kitchens of the future.
More about research
Sometimes we must reach for the stars to achieve something here on Earth. At the beginning of the 1960s, SCHOTT had developed glass-ceramic as a mirror substrate for use in space telescopes. This material was incredibly heat resistant and showed almost no thermal expansion – ideal prerequisites for preventing blurring during observation of the stars, but also the perfect foundation for continuing with our research. Why not use this unique material to manufacture cooktop panels? That’s exactly what we did.
SCHOTT introduced the first black glass-ceramic cooktop panels under the SCHOTT CERAN® brand in 1971 and thus started a revolution in the kitchen. SCHOTT CERAN® quickly became a world bestseller that has since been sold over 150 million times and had a major impact on our history. This success spurs us on to remain true to our tradition and constantly improve our technology based on our many years of experience with complete freedom of thought, but no compromises whatsoever when it comes to quality.
SCHOTT introduced the first black glass-ceramic cooktop panels under the SCHOTT CERAN® brand in 1971 and thus started a revolution in the kitchen. SCHOTT CERAN® quickly became a world bestseller that has since been sold over 150 million times and had a major impact on our history. This success spurs us on to remain true to our tradition and constantly improve our technology based on our many years of experience with complete freedom of thought, but no compromises whatsoever when it comes to quality.
CERAN® is registered as a brand.
SCHOTT has patented ZERODUR® glass-ceramic for use in astronomy.
The first SCHOTT CERAN® glass-ceramic cooktop panel goes into production.
The first induction range is introduced to the market. Needless to say, it has a black SCHOTT CERAN® glass-ceramic cooktop panel.
Premiere of the first white SCHOTT CERAN® glass-ceramic cooktop panel.
The first SCHOTT CERAN® glass-ceramic wok is launched.
SCHOTT is a pioneer in manufacturing the first environmentally-friendly glass-ceramic that doesn’t contain either arsenic or antimony as additives.
A novelty in Europe: SCHOTT presents the first transparent glass-ceramic cooktop panel.
Introducing the 7th product generation of black SCHOTT CERAN® cooktop panels – and, for the first time, it even permits blue light to pass through.
We celebrate 100 million SCHOTT CERAN® cooktop panels sold.
SCHOTT receives the German Innovation Award in the category Large Companies.
TOP 3 nomination for the German Sustainability Award in the category Products and Services.
Environmental certification by TÜV Rheinland.
CERAN CLEARTRANS® was presented with the Interior Innovation Award as "Best of the Best" of its' category.
SCHOTT CERAN Miradur® was presented with the Iconic Awards Interior Innovation 2017 as "Best of Best" in the category of kitchen & household.
Our FUSICS Table Prototype was presented with "Product Innovation of the Year" at kbbreview Retail & Design Awards in the United Kingdom.
SCHOTT CERAN Miradur® is a registered trademark certified by TUV Rhineland.
SCHOTT CERAN® chosen as "Brand of the Century" in 2013, 2016 and 2019.
