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Sparklike, a Finnish manufacturer of non-destructive gas fill measurement devices for insulating glass units, will exhibit at Glasstec 2026 from 20 to 23 October 2026.
Best Glass Oy in Finland automated its tempering process with Glaston Autopilot and Glaston AutoLoad with an ERP-integrated Batch Optimizer upgrade.
EDL Glass strengthens insulating glass quality control with Sparklike Laser Integrated™, bringing continuous, automated gas concentration monitoring directly into its production line.
Discover the Glaston MUNTIN'MASTER with Cobot, a fully automated solution designed to streamline muntin bar positioning in TPS® IGUs.
As demand for high-performance glass grows, processors face mounting pressure to increase output, reduce costs and manage an ever-wider product mix.
Automation streamlines production of oversized architectural glass
Dr. Stephen Morse of Michigan Technological University shares first-look results on vacuum insulated glass (VIG) durability at the FGIA Fall Conference.
The future of glass processing is automated and starts now
ToughGlaze, a leading supplier of commercial glass in the UK for over 30 years, was the first company in the world to purchase the Sparklike Handheld NOVA™. In this customer story, they share their experience with the device.
Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Insulating Glass (IG) Fabricators Workshop, which will be held October 27-29 at the Intertek testing facility in Fridley, MN.
At GlassBuild America 2026, Booth #1945, Glaston is showcasing its full portfolio of automation solutions spanning tempering, lamination, insulating and mobility glass manufacturing, each built to help processors not just keep pace, but lead.
Şişecam, a global player in the glass and chemicals industries, has announced its financial results for the first half of 2026.
Since gas fill in an IGU is invisible to the eye, Sparklike's Handheld NOVA™ turns verification into traceable, unit-level documentation manufacturers can rely on for compliance and quality control.
Services developing positively in weak market environment, relative profitability holding up
The SANCO Group is continuing its expansion across Europe. With WOLF Fenster AG in South Tyrol, Italy, the alliance welcomes a long-established, highly innovative new partner.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated technical information report describing what sound is, how it is transmitted, how it is measured and how its transmission can be controlled.
VacuMax™ Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) by Vitro Architectural Glass uses two tempered lites of glass, a hermetic edge seal, a getter for long-term performance and nearly invisible micro-pillars to deliver exceptional thermal insulation in a slim,…
Expanding capabilities for larger glass and demanding coatings
Saint-Gobain reported a return to growth across all Regions in the first half of 2026, with robust second-quarter momentum, an EBITDA margin of 15.4%, and continued progress on its "Lead & Grow" strategy.
Glaston Corporation will publish its Half-year financial report for the period January 1–June 30, 2026 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at around 8.30 a.m. Finnish time.
Optimize gas fill verification with the right measurement mode.
Glass tempering has traditionally relied on skilled manual labor to maintain quality. However, today’s labor shortages and industry challenges are driving the need for automation.
Several opportunities for hands-on industry experience and learning will be offered during the 2026 FGIA Fall Conference in Calgary, AB.