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  | When we speak about technological progress in mechanical engineering in general terms, conversations often revolve around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). 
  
 
  | The combination of the double-skin concept with unitized systems made current typologies of double glazed units possible. 
  
 
  | It is well known that laminated safety glass (LSG) is a material that is specifically processed because of its composition. 
  
 
  | Three-dimensional formed glass products, manufactured from flat glass, are experiencing rapidly growing demand. 
  
 
  | Best Practices in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and the Philippines. 
  
 
  | The construction typology of the curtain wall arose with Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace and accelerated in the 20th century.  
  
 
  | 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. 
  
 
  | 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. 
  
 
  | 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. 
  
 
  | 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. 
  
 
  | Many exhibitors at glasstec 2018 in Düsseldorf will focus on the theme of Industry 4.0 and exhibit interesting developments. 
  Glass off the roll - Thin glass is revolutionising the performance spectrum of glass and glass panes
 
  | Thin glass – as thin as a razor blade or a human hair – is a reliable method to protect smartphone touchscreens, sensitive filters and sensors. 
  
 
  | Glass is a fantastic material… but sometimes it breaks. 
  
 
  | The façade as a synthesis of building elements, nowadays is the most important building part in terms of performance and architectural design. It is not only the aesthetics that make the façade so significant.  
  
 
  | The façade plays a major role in a building, as it is usually the largest coherent entity in a building.  
  
 
  | Low-e glass stands for low emissivity, whereas emissivity indicates the ability of a material to radiate energy. 
  
 
  | Digitalization is the essential next step in glass manufacturing. It’s founded on a high level of automation. 
  
 
  | glasstec generates important impulses: Good mood and solid investment climate 
  
 
  | Also, this edition confirmed glasstec as the main glass industry event. Check out the highlights from the show.