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At Glasstec, Saint-Gobain will demonstrate the strength of its solutions-driven approach, bringing together complementary technologies, expertise and services to create greater value and benefits for customers, partners and end-users.
Discover how Lattuada accessories can make straight-line edging machines more flexible, versatile and adaptable to different glass processing requirements.
With the appointment of Matteo Padovan as Vice President of GIMAV, the association and the Italian glass industry are entering a new phase of discussion on the sector’s future.
There is no doubt about it: North America remains a priority market and a key driver of exports for Italian glass processing technologies.
Best Glass Oy in Finland automated its tempering process with Glaston Autopilot and Glaston AutoLoad with an ERP-integrated Batch Optimizer upgrade.
GIMAV and MICE are joining forces to strengthen opportunities for Italian glass technology in the growing Southeast Asian market.
Dr. Torsten Derr will leave the Management Board of international technology group SCHOTT AG effective Oct. 31, 2026, and step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer.
Discover the Glaston MUNTIN'MASTER with Cobot, a fully automated solution designed to streamline muntin bar positioning in TPS® IGUs.
GIMAV is strengthening its international reach with a new partnership aimed at connecting Italian glass expertise with the growing Asian market.
Glass for Europe welcomes a European Commission’s delegation to AGC Glass Europe’s plant in Moustier
On 17 September, Glass for Europe, in collaboration with Glass Alliance Europe, organised a visit for a delegation from the European Commission to AGC Glass Europe’s float glass plant in Moustier, Belgium.
Annica Hagen has been appointed Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 1, 2026.
The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced a new partnership with REHAU, giving businesses within the REHAU Authorised Partner network access to GGF Membership at a preferential rate.
GGF has called for high-performance glazing to play a greater role in UK housing retrofit and fuel poverty policy, highlighting its potential to reduce energy demand, lower household bills and support British manufacturing.
The question smaller fabricators are asking right now is, “Should we automate?” That is a fair question. Instead, you should be asking the better question, “Are we actually ready to automate?”
A+W Software will debut A+W Cantor 8.0 at GlassBuild America, September 23-25 in Las Vegas, Booth #3335.
Automation and AI are no longer optional in glass manufacturing. Discover how they reduce risk, improve decision-making, and help fabricators shift from reactive operations to proactive control.
Articles
Discover how Vacuum Insulated Glazing (VIG) is shaping the future of sustainable construction, combining outstanding thermal performance with innovative design solutions for residential, commercial, and heritage buildings.
This paper explores practical solutions to reduce the high energy consumption of air jet quenching in glass tempering, highlighting existing technologies and opportunities for more efficient and sustainable processing.
This paper presents the challenges of combining borosilicate and soda-lime glasses in the windshield solution.
Ultra-thin center glass is redefining what’s possible for insulating glass units—delivering lighter, thinner, and more energy-efficient glazing solutions for modern buildings.
Scaling glass production demands smarter planning — and a Digital Twin approach enables manufacturers to test, optimise and visualise factory changes virtually before investing on the shopfloor.
Reducing energy consumption in glass tempering is no longer optional — and new cooling innovations are making it achievable.
Latest on Glastory by Robert Jenks: Improving your performance for a lifetime - Smart strategies for glass processing line success (Part 2/2)
Smart glass, simplified. Meet OSSE, Organic Semiconductor Materials for Sustainable Electronics, from the University of Turku.
In Part 1 of the new Glastory blog series, the article explores how production uptime becomes a competitive advantage and which strategies help keep operations smooth and businesses strong.
In this seventh episode, we’re exploring how dynamic mixing enhances sealing quality and speed.
At Step Change 2025, ReViSalt demonstrated how its innovations are reshaping the future of glass strengthening.
In this sixth episode, the focus is on how to assemble and gas-fill IG units synchronously.
