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Polish automotive glass supplier has found that a high-accuracy water jet cutting machine at their has enabled it to cut-out any size or shape of area easily and economically.
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Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Glass and Fiber Optic Manufacturing - Industry Profile" to their offering.
DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions has introduced DuPont™ Spallshield® , the business' first generation plastic composite product for use in vehicle sunroofs.
SAFTI FIRST, the nation’s leader in fire rated glazing solutions, has named Renee Woodruff as Director of Strategic Alliances.
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Applied Photonics, USA and Jenoptik, Germany have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the commercialisation of laser cutting for flat panel display and cell phone manufacturers.
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