The 20th glasstec Opens in Düsseldorf

Date: 22 October 2008
Source: Glasstec-online.com

Date: 22 October 2008

Opening of glasstec 2008 and the special show glass technology liveProfessor Stefan Behling from the University Stuttgart, Germany and Foster & Partner, London speaks at the opening of glasstec 2008 and the special show.

The show takes place from 21 to 25 October 2008 and is the international platform for the glass industry.



A musical leadup: "Girl from Ipanema" by Kristalleon.



Solar Technology

Glas is important for energy efficiency in architecture: This includes not only light guiding or highly insulating glasses as fundamental elements - also photovoltaics and solar heat systems for gaining energy.



Cold-Bended Glass Bridge

World premiere and most important highlight of glasstec 2008: a cristal clear bended bridge, 7 meters long, produced by exhibitor seele with cold-bended glass. The innovative technique makes it possible for the first time to create glass objects in great dimensions without the use of heat.







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