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An editorial journey designed to guide and support member companies in preparing for the industry’s leading global event.
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have succeeded in creating colored films with transparent cutouts, thereby producing realistic-looking designs on photovoltaic modules.
At the fair, Şişecam showcased its innovative solar energy glass solutions, supported by its strong flat glass production capabilities and rapidly expanding capacity driven by new investments.
A global leader shaping the future of flat glass technologies. Driving excellence and innovation across international trade fairs.
Şişecam will introduce its innovative solar glass solutions, Şişecam SolarMax and Şişecam Charger by ML System, to visitors.
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.
Glass can be molten indefinitely without losing quality – a property that makes it a key material for circularity. But the distance to cover towards a genuine circular economy varies by glass segment.
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.
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.
Şişecam to contribute to the circularity of electric vehicles with innovative glass solutions.
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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.
Comstock Metals strengthens its national recycling footprint with the launch of a new California facility dedicated to responsible end-of-life solar panel management.
SOLAR MATERIALS has doubled its annual recycling capacity for solar modules to 14,000 tons.
Be part of the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry from 20 to 23 October 2026.
The $1.1 billion facility spans approximately 2.4 million square feet and is about 11 times the size of the New Orleans Superdome.
CSPR earns NJDEP renewal for groundbreaking solar recycling permit—keeping panels out of landfills and fueling New Jersey’s clean energy future.
The European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA) held its third annual forum on 30 September, uniting industry leaders and policymakers to advance Europe’s solar manufacturing and strategic autonomy.
Şişecam participated in the RE+ fair, held in Las Vegas on September 8–11, 2025, presenting its latest products in building-integrated photovoltaics roof and façade solutions (BIPV).
Şişecam has officially commissioned its new energy glass production line in Tarsus, marking a significant milestone in its global growth strategy in the energy glass sector.
A head start through networking and innovation: glasstec in Düsseldorf has been the world’s leading trade fair for the international glass industry for decades.
With glasspex INDIA and glasspro INDIA, one of the world’s most dynamic glass markets is opening its doors to innovation, investment and networking.
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