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At glasstec 2026 held in Düsseldorf from 20 to 23 October 2026 solutions for current and future challenges in the glass industry will be centrestage once again. The Hot Topics read: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Technologies, Decarbonisation and Circularity.
The cooperation between the GPD and glasstec creates new synergies for the international glass industry. In an interview, Glaston explains how both formats benefit from each other - and what added value this means for the industry.
Innovations that shape the glass industry: glass technology live was a highlight at glasstec 2024. We look back on the impressive exhibits and pioneering developments with Prof Dr Ulrich Knaack.
World’s leading trade fair meets high expectations
Craft trades continue to shape the glass sector to this day – despite digitalisation and automation. How education dovetails with creativity and technology is explained by Gunther Fruth, head of the “Glasfachschule Zwiesel” college in this interview.
AI is increasingly being used in manufacturing by major flat glass producers with a view to optimising processes, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions and securing competitiveness long term.
Digitalisation and the use of Artificial Intelligence have revolutionised many sectors of industry. In both fields utilisation and integration differ due to the corporate structures and the specific requirements and applications.
The topic of thin glass especially for new applications in architecture attracted a great deal of interest among trade visitors at the past glasstec and its special show “glass technology live”.
Thomas Wesian, Product Manager at Binder+Co AG, Germany, was a speaker at glass trends live at glasstec 2024, where he spoke about the AI-optimised and data-driven future of recycling.
For many years they have already attended glasstec – renowned exhibitors from industry. Already before glasstec 2024 seven of them took to their cameras and told us in brief videos what they associate with glasstec.
glasstec, the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry, is dedicated sponsor of the renowned Glass Performance Days (GPD) exhibition.
On Glastory today - a quick roundup of the key topics and trends that stood out at glasstec this year.
LiSEC, the all.in.one:solutions partner for the processing of flat glass, is delighted to announce outstanding success at this year's glasstec trade fair.
Safe Join represents an evolution in traditional road mirrors, offering perfect visibility in any weather conditions.
TurkishGlass proudly announces the successful completion of its participation in the prestigious Glasstec Fair, held from October 22 to 25, 2024, in Düsseldorf.
NGA was well-represented at glasstec 2025, the international trade show that took place in Düsseldorf, Germany, through Oct. 25. This year's glasstec welcomed 1,250 exhibitors from 52 countries.
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Glass finishing is a key element of modern glass processing. Over the past decades it has developed into a precise science allowing the properties of glass surfaces to be treated selectively.
A recent study by BV Glas and Stuttgart University outlines three pathways to achieve climate neutrality in the glass industry by 2045.
‘glass technology live’ will showcase a promising new development along with many other innovations.
The approaches proposed by planners and architects for adapting to climate change will be discussed at glasstec 2024 (22-25 October, Düsseldorf) at its Architecture Forum.
Held in Düsseldorf from 15 to 18 June 2021 glasstec will pick up on the latest glass trends related to shapes, formats and structures.
Digitalisation is not only something for start-ups or major enterprises. It applies just as naturally to many skilled trade businesses.
The use of renewable energies will play a role at “glasstec 2020” as well as at its special show “glass technology live” held in Düsseldorf from 20 to 23 October 2020.
When we speak about technological progress in mechanical engineering in general terms, conversations often revolve around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
The functionality of glass goes far beyond the proven basic properties of this transparent material.
This year the special show will address the four focal themes Interactive Façades/Display Glass, Energy and Performance, Structural Glass and New Technologies.
Presented below are some of the special challenges facing the skilled glass-processing trades: many products are becoming smarter.