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| Ultra-thin glass is opening new possibilities for high-performance insulating glass units, delivering improved energy efficiency, comfort, safety, and reduced weight for next-generation glazing solutions.
| Discover how advanced engineering, digital design and precision fabrication made it possible to realize the striking free-form glass façade of Brisbane's Glasshouse Theatre.
| Pushing the boundaries of architectural glass: a new large-format bending furnace is making faster, more precise production of complex 3D glass shapes a reality.
| Laser technology is rapidly reshaping the future of glass processing, offering a level of precision and innovation that traditional methods can’t match.
| Discover how digital software solutions are helping glass coating manufacturers reduce carbon emissions, improve production efficiency, and support the journey toward net-zero buildings and vehicles.
| What if a furnace operator could see a quality issue forming hours before it appeared in the finished glass?
| Aesthetic Expression, Form Freedom, and High-Precision Manufacturing for Next-Generation Building Envelopes
| A practice-led investigation into casting non-compatible glasses reveals new possibilities for kiln-cast art, including the use of recycled CRT glass and other contaminated waste materials.
| Glass Lyon 2026 brought together leading researchers and industry experts from 32 countries to explore the latest advances in glass science, technology, and sustainable innovation.
| Exploring a new approach to glass masonry, researchers demonstrate how metal kirigami interlayers can reduce weight, lower embodied carbon, and improve the performance of dry-assembled glass structures.
| Visual distortion in architectural glazing has emerged as a critical yet insufficiently regulated factor affecting both functional performance and visual comfort.
| A Performance-Based Framework for Material Characterisation, Structural Design and Thermal Shock Assessment
| Topology optimization could unlock the architectural potential of cast glass by reducing material usage by up to 38%, making larger and more efficient structural glass components economically viable.
| A new generation of boro-aluminosilicate glass is opening new possibilities for architecture, combining lightweight design with exceptional strength, durability, and sustainability.
| Discover how Vacuum Insulated Glazing (VIG) is shaping the future of sustainable construction, combining outstanding thermal performance with innovative design solutions for residential, commercial, and heritage buildings.
Design of a Test Setup for Experimental Investigation of Temperature Loads on Vacuum Insulated Glass
| A new study explores how Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG) can support energy-efficient retrofits and new construction projects, while addressing the critical challenge of temperature-induced stress and future design standards.
| This paper explores an alternative theory linking gravity and matter to explain why light appears to slow down in glass.
| This presentation explores how advanced measurement and grading methods can improve the objective assessment of optical quality in coated glass after heat treatment, addressing a key gap in current industry standards.
| A new study explores how ion exchange processes and molten salt chemistry influence stress development and strengthening performance in silicate glass.
| This paper explores practical solutions to reduce the high energy consumption of air jet quenching in glass tempering, highlighting existing technologies and opportunities for more efficient and sustainable processing.