A new advanced FEM model has been developed to accurately simulate the nonlinear behavior of Insulating Glass Units (IGUs), including curved configurations, offering higher precision and faster computation compared to commercial software.
Spontaneous glass breakage caused by nickel sulfide (NiS) inclusions remains a hidden yet critical challenge in architectural glazing, raising important questions about safety, quality, and prevention in modern glass production.
In this ninth episode of #AskGlaston flat tempering series, we explore how to optimize energy efficiency in the case of short loadings.
In this fourth episode, the focus is on how to clean glass plates efficiently.
Viprotron has developed a new technology for the exit of the furnace, that allows the measurement of the distortion of tempered glass with high precision and unparalleled repeatability.
ASTM has introduced a new standard, ASTM E3401, to guide the safe use of laminated glass in swimming pools, aquariums, and other applications subject to hydrostatic loads.
In this eighth episode, we delve into optimizing energy efficiency in Low-E production.
Digital printing is transforming the glass industry, offering faster production, smaller batches, and more creative freedom—while reshaping processes and sustainability requirements.
Thermal stress relief treatment offers a promising solution for enabling the reuse and remanufacturing of end-of-life tempered glass, paving the way for more circular economy practices in the flat glass industry.
New international standards are reshaping the way modern façade glass is designed, balancing security performance with comfort, safety, and multifunctionality.
How do you move glass plates without a single scratch?
By Errol Bull, P.E., CSI, an Application Development Leader at Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Member: IIBEC, ASTM C24, ISO TC59/SC8
Discover how TPS® boosts IGU longevity and energy performance in this Glastory blog and download the presentation.
The growing use of glass in modern architecture has increased the importance of laminated safety glass (LSG), prompting new research into how production processes impact its long-term durability and safety.
A new study explores the potential of liquid optically clear adhesives (LOCA) as interlayers in laminated glass, offering promising solutions for complex curved designs and smart glazing applications.
In the seventh episode of the #AskGlaston flat tempering series, the focus is on the Tempering Autopilot.
Self-cleaning surfaces, enabled by advanced material design and additive manufacturing, are opening new possibilities for sustainable and multifunctional technologies.
Dive into the blog to learn how cutting-edge solutions are making ultra-thin glass production possible—and scalable.
New research explores how non-destructive photoelastic methods could improve quality control for large-format thermally toughened glass, reducing reliance on costly and time-consuming destructive testing.
In this sixth episode of #AskGlaston flat tempering series, we explore how to avoid loading delays in tempering.
Mikko Rantala on Glastory: Glass tempering is an energy-hungry process, and not just because of the heat.
Renovating energy-inefficient buildings is vital to meeting the EU’s climate goals, and new research from Slovakia highlights how material choices can make or break a project’s environmental impact.
Demand for laminated safety glass is holding strong, driven by rising safety needs and new advances in sustainability and recycling.
Fused recycled glass proves its strength: recent testing confirms its durability and suitability for architectural use in even the most demanding environments.
Modeling broken laminated glass remains a challenge—this study proposes a simplified numerical approach based on interlayer experiments.
As labor shortages and efficiency demands grow, automation is transforming glass tempering—starting with AI-driven batch building that boosts productivity, cuts energy use, and maximizes furnace performance.