Glass Pre-processing Technology

News

From a small workshop to a modern glass-processing leader, VITROSZLIF's 50-year journey highlights the power of innovation and partnership with HEGLA.
Tecglass has successfully completed the installation and commissioning of a Vitro-Jet D Type digital printer at Steklarstvo Frlan, marking the start of a new partnership between the two companies.
Discover how Forel’s flexible spacer insulating glass production lines combine automation, versatility, and advanced quality control to meet the evolving demands of modern glass manufacturing.
Glasscorp processes LiSEC spare parts orders regularly, ranging from small components to large assemblies.
NorthGlass Automation has won the contract to deliver a fully integrated smart factory solution for Shaanxi HongGlass’s new intelligent glass processing facility.
Adelio Lattuada and Lattuada North America will participate in GlassBuild America 2026, the leading event for the glass, window, and door industry in North America.
Lattuada will participate in Glasstech Mexico 2026, one of the leading trade fairs for the glass industry in Latin America and a key meeting point for professionals looking to discover the latest technological developments and market trends.
Glass Futures (GF) has installed a unique AI-driven ‘digital twin’ of its glass furnace capable of testing and predicting new and the best ways to make glass and other materials.
Tecglass has announced that its JETVER ceramic ink 1C009 has been officially tested and recognized by Saint-Gobain Glass for ceramic printing on COOL-LITE® coatings used in façade applications.
Adelio Lattuada will be present at Glass-Tech Poland 2026 through its agent Q-Glasstech, from May 26 to 28.
At glasstec 2026 circularity is one of the key three Hot Topics. Exhibitors will show how glass products are developed to be more suitable for recycling, how insulation glass units are separated automatically and how new sources of cullet can be leveraged for production.
Innovation and 50 Years of Excellence in Glass
In architecture glass is synonymous with openness and light – but for millions of people with visual impairments it is invisible.
The future of glass processing is automation: Liu Ming of Chongqing Mingyu Glass joins Miika Äppelqvist of Glaston to discuss smart manufacturing and the vision of “unmanned workshops.”
With the LiSEC VB, it is possible to cut laminated glass sheets as well as to execute straight and shape cuts in case of float and cast glass.
The LiSTEN LiSEC technology podcast is aimed at industry experts, decision-makers and those interested in technology, who are keen to understand how modern glass production works today.

Articles

A new generation of boro-aluminosilicate glass is opening new possibilities for architecture, combining lightweight design with exceptional strength, durability, and sustainability.
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.
This study explores how fibre optic sensors can accurately measure strain and temperature in laminated glass systems, revealing how adhesives, temperature, and load conditions influence the mechanical behaviour of PVB and embedded sensors.
Laser technology is rapidly reshaping the future of glass processing, offering a level of precision and innovation that traditional methods can’t match.
In this fourth episode, the focus is on how to clean glass plates efficiently.
In this eighth episode, we delve into optimizing energy efficiency in Low-E production.
Digital printing is transforming the glass industry, offering faster production, smaller batches, and more creative freedom—while reshaping processes and sustainability requirements.
This paper presents a groundbreaking technological development in the optical quality of tempered glass.
This study explores the strength and fracture behavior of waterjet-cut glass, comparing it to traditionally cut glass through detailed testing and analysis.
Glass casting displays great forming potential allowing for the realisation of three-dimensional glass elements of virtually any shape and size, as showcased in glass art.
Examination method and design approaches

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