Events
News
Şişecam will host the 40th edition of the Şişecam International Glass Conference, one of the most established global platforms for knowledge sharing and innovation in the glass industry, on June 18–19 at Raffles Istanbul Hotel.
China Glass 2026 highlighted the growing industry emphasis on insulating glass quality control, gas fill verification, and compliance with evolving IGU standards.
From 12th to 16th May, Forel will host a week of events involving customers, employees, suppliers, and the local community.
The exhibition will take place from 7–9 May 2026 in Cairo, where HEGLA will welcome visitors at Booth A19, Hall 3.
Italian Schiatti technology on the road for the North African flat glass market.
Experts on both the economy and daylighting will present during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit, taking place online June 23-24.
On May 15, 2026, Nicosia became a hub for innovation, design, and urban planning, hosting the 6th edition of the SHARE Cyprus International Architecture Forum.
Glass industry professionals are being urged to secure their place now for the milestone 20th Furnace Solutions Conference taking place in St Helens, UK, on 3–4 June 2026.
Modern glass and window joinery technologies at the center of the industry.
The Asia Façade & Glass Conference 2026 is now inviting industry experts, innovators and thought leaders to submit papers exploring the future of sustainable façades, smart glass technologies and advanced manufacturing solutions.
On the occasion of GIMAV’s business mission to Morocco, held in Casablanca from 4 to 7 May 2026, the international journey leading up to VITRUM 2027 was presented.
George Lewis, Editor at Modern Joinery News and PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society, discusses his recent visit to the Fire Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham.
From filigree glass roof structures in Helsinki to advanced Augmented Reality waveguides, glasstec 2026 highlights how glass innovation continues to redefine architecture, urban spaces, and emerging technologies.
In this episode, Glaston CEO Miika Äppelqvist sits down with Mr. Li Chang, Founder of Fuxuan Doors & Windows, to discuss the development of ultra-thin triple insulating glass technology in China.
Connecting leading architects and contractors across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released the FGIA 2026 Study of the U.S. Market for Windows, Doors and Skylights.
Articles
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.
This paper presents a groundbreaking technological development in the optical quality of tempered glass.
Ultra-thin center glass is redefining what’s possible for insulating glass units—delivering lighter, thinner, and more energy-efficient glazing solutions for modern buildings.