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Here's an explanation of how bent and laminated glass is made, courtesy of Standard Bent Glass in East Butler, PA. First, large sheets of glass are scored into a range of end-use sizes.
The National Glass Association (NGA) and Glass Magazine, the official magazine of NGA, are pleased to announce the launch of WorldofGlassMap.com , a new interactive website that allows users to search globally for float glass manufacturing companies…
Scientists at the University of Southampton have made a major step forward in the development of digital data storage that is capable of surviving for billions of years.
Coventry, UK - Vetrotech Saint-Gobain - the world's leading manufacturer of fire resistant glass - is pleased to announce the launch of a new on-going training initiative – Vetrotech Academy – which will provide a learning platform for all…
UBC’s Kenneth Chau holds a glass sample used in his latest research, which proved that putting thin layers of metal over glass increases light transmission. Imagine if the picture window in your living room could double as a giant thermostat or…
MarketResearch.com, a leader of market research solutions and services, has completed its acquisition of The Freedonia Group, a global creator of reliable and unbiased industry research reports and consulting services for more than 30 years.
Technology meets science: The Annual Meeting of DGG 2016 will be held in Goslar on June 6-8 and will comprise sessions in German and English language.
AGC Glass company is a registered American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing education courses provider and a sponsor of the recenlty launched CE|STRONG moble app, an app that gives architects the flexibility to learn and earn credits on the…
Saint-Gobain Glass Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding with Alexandria University to promote the study of glass.
Is the icing more important than the cake? A TV commercial once would have had us think so. But in today’s glazing technology, glass coatings have indeed become virtually as important as the glass itself when it comes to energy efficiency.
Technoform Glass Insulation NA, Inc., a global leader in high performance, warm edge spacer technology for insulating glass is proud to announce that Laura Woods, Product Manager, successfully completed all requirements of the American Architectural…
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Flat Glass Market - By Regions and Vendors - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Industry Trends and Updates, Supplier Market Shares 2014- 2020" report to their offering.
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Registration for the next American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) webinar is now open.
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New Product Innovations Headline Research Facility Addition – Guardian’s latest advanced architectural glass products are front-and-center at the company’s newly expanded Science and Technology Center (STC) in Carleton, Michigan.
Onyx Solar is about to launch its first AIA CES Registered course for Photovoltaic Glass - If you are interested in learning more about photovoltaic glass solutions, properties, spec writing, applications, etc, join us for free and learn how to…
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Today, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) celebrates the reopening of the W. David Kingery Ceramics and Glass Laboratory — formerly known as the MIT Glass Lab — and the Merton C.