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Pujol Group strengthens its positioning in Eastern Europe following its success at Glass-Tech Poland
Pujol Group sincerely thanks the Polish public, as well as the numerous professionals from various Eastern European countries who visited its stand during Glass-Tech Poland 2026, held in Warsaw.
Forel, the Italian glass processing machinery specialist, will return to FIT Show 2027 after a highly successful debut in 2025, having more than tripled its stand space and secured a frontline position for the next event.
ICG Spring School 2026, one of the leading international events focusing on the latest developments and future trends in the glass industry and sponsored by Şişecam, was held in Spain.
glasstec will spotlight key trends and innovations in Decarbonisation, Circular Economy, and AI & Digital Technologies through conferences, “glass technology live” and new formats like Women in Glass.
More than 300 industry professionals attended a recent Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) webinar exploring the major changes introduced through the Future Homes Standard and what they will mean for the new build sector.
Satinal’s debut at Glass-Tech Poland highlighted the growing demand for innovative, integrated solutions across the global glass industry.
Be part of the glasstec conference and present your expertise on the hot topics at glasstec.
Join the Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) and Gensler for an evening of knowledge-sharing, case studies, open discussion, and deep networking with the LA building enclosure community.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming glass manufacturing, driving smarter production, improved quality control and greater operational efficiency across the industry.
The new exhibition aims to connect global glass and façade professionals while creating fresh opportunities in one of the industry's fastest-evolving markets.
The 33rd Windoor Facade Expo will take place from March 11–13, 2027, in Guangzhou, China, bringing together professionals from across the windows, doors and façade industries at one of Asia’s most influential trade events.
This industry is among the most energy-intensive sectors there are. Melting tanks operate round the clock, fossil fuels dominate production. Decarbonising this industry is a challenge.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the launch of GGF Wales with a new regional event designed to support businesses working across the glass and glazing industry.
Residential and commercial sessions, along with timely regulatory information, will be featured during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit, taking place online June 23-24.
glasstec 2026 is gaining momentum: the ticket shop is now open, so you can start planning your visit to the trade fair.
More than 150 international customers, 1,400 attendees, and the launch of the anniversary mini site
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.
Design of a Test Setup for Experimental Investigation of Temperature Loads on Vacuum Insulated Glass
A new study explores how Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG) can support energy-efficient retrofits and new construction projects, while addressing the critical challenge of temperature-induced stress and future design standards.
This presentation explores how advanced measurement and grading methods can improve the objective assessment of optical quality in coated glass after heat treatment, addressing a key gap in current industry standards.
A new study explores how ion exchange processes and molten salt chemistry influence stress development and strengthening performance in silicate glass.
Visual distortion in architectural glazing has emerged as a critical yet insufficiently regulated factor affecting both functional performance and visual comfort.
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.
An advanced FEM-based simulation approach enables accurate prediction of windshield performance in pedestrian protection tests across a wide range of designs and configurations.
Exploring the evolution of laminated safety glass, this paper examines advanced interlayer solutions and their performance in ballistic applications.
Laminated glass design is challenged by accurately capturing shear coupling and nonlinear behavior, prompting the development of advanced FEM approaches that overcome the limits of traditional theories and commercial software.
Advances in interlayer technology are opening new possibilities for laminated safety glass, with improved stiff PVB delivering higher stiffness, enhanced durability and greater design flexibility for modern façade engineering.
A First Step to Characterize the Post-fracture Behaviour
This paper presents the challenges of combining borosilicate and soda-lime glasses in the windshield solution.