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| The functionality of glass goes far beyond the proven basic properties of this transparent material.
| This year the special show will address the four focal themes Interactive Façades/Display Glass, Energy and Performance, Structural Glass and New Technologies.
| There have several type smart glass, what is the difference for different type? How can you know that and choose right?
| Presented below are some of the special challenges facing the skilled glass-processing trades: many products are becoming smarter.
| Current product trends and innovations in production will be presented by manufacturers at glasstec 2018.
| The author proposes a simple surface quality test using a standard window cleaning scraper and common smartphone or shop microscope.
| At glasstec 2018 in Düsseldorf exhibitors will present intriguing developments in the display glass segment. This theme is also addressed in a very special way by the expert conference “Function meets Glass” on 22 and 23 October.
| Arup are consulting engineers for a series of recent projects involving curved glass: The High Roller observation wheel in Las Vegas and a revolving feature lift for the new Louis Vuitton townhouse in London.
| A facade shouldn’t just dictate how a building looks, but how it works — especially in the harsh climate of Saudi Arabia.
| XXL glasses expand the scope for design in architecture: view and admire at glasstec 2018 in Düsseldorf from 23 to 26 October 2018
| Glass is enhanced with added functions to form an integral part of the building network. We are still in the early stages of development.
| This article will focus on the edge stability of PVB and ionoplast laminates and address the potential causes of blemishes.
| A modular system allows you to create a larger design by joining glass panels together in a line.
| All offices must be well ventilated. To meet increasingly stringent Health and Safety regulations, a continuous supply of fresh air is necessary.
| Many exhibitors at glasstec 2018 in Düsseldorf will focus on the theme of Industry 4.0 and exhibit interesting developments.
| Condensation is regarded as a problem associated with old and new windows. Commonly seen on the inside pane of glazing, new high performance sealed units and windows have resulted in condensation sometimes forming on the outside pane.
| Thin glass – as thin as a razor blade or a human hair – is a reliable method to protect smartphone touchscreens, sensitive filters and sensors.
| With the myriad of glass type available now, it is often confusing what to choose in terms of safety, thermal and solar performance and balancing cost with the benefits on offer.
| This blog post was written based on an interview with M.Sc. (Chem.) Santtu Jolkkonen, Sparklike's Service and Maintenance Manager, who has been working as technical support specialist for Sparklike over a decade.
| Case Studies of the Aesthetic Qualities and Possibilities of Glass in Architectural Design.