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The series production of glass sheets often requires them to be temporarily stored before being further processed.
Glas Natter started using LiSEC order management and production control software as early as 1992. Since then, their business relation has developed into a long-term partnership celebrating an important anniversary this year: For the last 20 years…
Modern machines and software solutions considerably contribute to resource-efficient production and cost optimisation.
The two latest innovations from LiSEC in the field of laminated glass production are specifically aimed at addressing customer needs.
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A UK steel glazing company has brought together videos of its systems being tested against a lorry bomb, car bomb and ballistic attack and posted them on YouTube.
From 23rd to 26th October, the worldwide leading trade show for the flat glass industry—glasstec—opened its doors in Düsseldorf/Germany to 1,162 exhibitors and about 43,000 visitors from 86 different countries.
Wrightstyle Limited is one of Europe’s most innovative suppliers of integrated steel and glass systems with an international client base.
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Thanks to the newly formed partnership, customers can automate their operations from site measurements through to glass production.
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Jane Embury is a director of Wrightstyle, the Devizes-based supplier of steel glazing systems.  Wrightstyle has an international reputation for innovative glazing solutions to mitigate against fire or ballistic or bomb attack.