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Robert Schmitz of the Federal Association of Glazier Guilds explains how the glazier trade is tackling climate protection, digitalisation and skills development – and working with industry to drive progress at glasstec.
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Young innovative companies can benefit from attractive funding conditions at glasstec through the BMWE Grant Scheme.
GIMAV strengthens its partnership with Messe Düsseldorf to further enhance Glasstec as a leading international platform for the European glass industry.
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Thomas Claude Sauer, Managing Director of EXXOSQEL and glasstec 2024 speaker, explains how a novel surface treatment “heals” micro-cracks at a molecular level — a breakthrough for lightweight design and glass industry decarbonization.
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Glass for Europe has released a new paper highlighting the key role of solar control glass in improving summer comfort and enabling passive cooling in buildings.
Innovation meets opportunity. The Start-Up Zone at glasstec puts emerging glass technologies on a global stage.
Tobias Rist of Fraunhofer IWM explains how an innovative laser process enables precise glass shaping, new structures and improved load-bearing performance for architecture and industry.
Vitro Architectural Glass is pleased to announce the launch of Solarban Champane™ crisp, warm-toned low-e glass that’s a natural fit for all color palettes.
Vitro Architectural Glass celebrates triple recognition at the 2025 Product Innovation Awards, with BirdSmart®, Sungate ThermL™ and VacuMax™ VIG honored for their standout performance and innovation in architectural glass.
Vitro Architectural Glass is marking a landmark year as several of its most influential Solarban® products reach major performance and innovation milestones.
When designing a façade today, a number of complex requirements must be considered: energy performance, low carbon footprint, comfort, durability, recyclability, aesthetics, cost effectiveness, etc.
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Vitro’s Solarban® 72 Acuity® and Solarban® 90 glass help create a bark-inspired façade for UC San Diego’s Pepper Canyon West student housing.
Inspired by the nearby eucalyptus trees, UC San Diego’s Pepper Canyon West features Solarban® 72 Acuity® and Solarban® 90 glass by Vitro, combining performance and design in a façade that mirrors nature.
Saint-Gobain Glass has launched COOL-LITE® XTREME 51/23 and COOL-LITE® XTREME 51/23 II, the latest evolution in its solar control range.
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Vitro Architectural Glass is a proud sponsor of GlassBuild America 2025 and will be welcoming visitors at Booth 27048.
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