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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.
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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.
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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.
When designing a façade today, a number of complex requirements must be considered: energy performance, low carbon footprint, comfort, durability, recyclability, aesthetics, cost effectiveness, etc.
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The $1.1 billion facility spans approximately 2.4 million square feet and is about 11 times the size of the New Orleans Superdome.
Vitro’s Solarban® 72 Acuity® and Solarban® 90 glass help create a bark-inspired façade for UC San Diego’s Pepper Canyon West student housing.
Extreme Curves. 9 meters high, one meter in diameter, and millimeter precision
Inspired by the nearby eucalyptus trees, UC San Diego’s Pepper Canyon West features Solarban® 72 Acuity® and Solarban® 90 glass by Vitro, combining performance and design in a façade that mirrors nature.
LuxWall hosted a preview of its new Detroit factory, offering state and local leaders and community partners a first look at how the company is redefining manufacturing and talent development in Michigan.
As previously announced, Satinal has been installing Europe's first co-extrusion line for producing advanced EVA, POE, and EPE encapsulants for solar panels and tri-layer acoustic interlayers for architectural glass.
State-of-the-art digital glass printing technology for unique projects.
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).
Transparent insulation for energy-efficient buildings
The Façade Tectonics Institute partners with Jefferson University on Façades Forum
Seattle’s skyline just got brighter - Vitro Architectural Glass played a key role in the stunning renovation of Embassy Suites and Avalara Hawk Tower at 255 South King Street.
Saint-Gobain Glass has released a new edition of its Reference Book, showcasing inspiring projects from around the world and highlighting the versatility of its glass solutions.
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.