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A People’s Daily report highlights how NorthGlass is driving innovation and sustainability in China’s rapidly evolving glass industry.
Smarter, safer and more energy‑efficient glass cooling
Glaston is introducing a new Quenching Blower Maintenance Service designed to prevent unplanned downtime, reduce energy costs and extend blower lifetime.
At the fair, Şişecam showcased its innovative solar energy glass solutions, supported by its strong flat glass production capabilities and rapidly expanding capacity driven by new investments.
A prestigious Civic Reception and Dinner at St Helens Town Hall on 3 June will be a centrepiece of the Furnace Solutions 2026 Conference, providing a fitting setting for delegates to commemorate the milestone 20th anniversary event.
Verified, product‑level EPDs for Eastman Saflex™ & Vanceva™ PVB interlayers are live — download ready‑to‑use data to improve embodied‑carbon assessments and Scope 3 reporting.
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Two proposals aimed at closing a loophole that contributed to the trend of windowless dormitories and other habitable spaces advanced at the International Code Council Public Comments Hearings in Hartford, Connecticut, April 18-24.
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have succeeded in creating colored films with transparent cutouts, thereby producing realistic-looking designs on photovoltaic modules.
With Glassman Latin America approaching, now is the perfect time to consider why attending Mexico should be your next strategic move.
ChromoGenics presents a webinar on dynamic glass, offering expert insights into integrating smart, sustainable glazing solutions into modern building projects.
Şişecam will introduce its innovative solar glass solutions, Şişecam SolarMax and Şişecam Charger by ML System, to visitors.
The Society of Glass Technology has unveiled a packed conference programme for the milestone 20th Furnace Solutions Conference.
Join us for the first Glass ERA workshop: "The Glass ERA: Carbon Capture Opportunities for the Decarbonisation of the Glass Industry".
Time is running out to secure an in-person or online place at the Next Generation Industry Conference, being staged on Wednesday 18 March 2026 by Glass Futures.
HEGLA’s IG2Pieces system has been nominated for the prestigious Fensterbau Innovation Award, highlighting its contribution to advancing circular solutions in the glass industry.

Articles

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.
Designing glazing for museum daylighting requires balancing art conservation, structural performance, and aesthetics—challenges explored through two sensitive glazing replacement case studies at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Highly efficient building-integrated photovoltaics are entering a new phase, combining strong performance with expanded colour and design freedom.
Reducing energy consumption in glass tempering is no longer optional — and new cooling innovations are making it achievable.
A new study explores how smarter structural design and adhesive optimization in glass-metal façades can significantly cut embodied carbon while maintaining performance and integrity.
Laser technology is rapidly reshaping the future of glass processing, offering a level of precision and innovation that traditional methods can’t match.
At Step Change 2025, in connection with Glass Performance Days 2025, eLstar Dynamics wowed us with their smart glass tech that dynamically shifts from ultra-dark (0.1% transparency!) to crystal clear (up to 70%).
Be it for more privacy at the office, discretion during conferences or an aesthetic styling element in architecture – switchable glass transforms transparent surfaces into opaque walls at the touch of a button.
In this eighth episode, we delve into optimizing energy efficiency in Low-E production.
Mikko Rantala on Glastory: Glass tempering is an energy-hungry process, and not just because of the heat.
Renovating energy-inefficient buildings is vital to meeting the EU’s climate goals, and new research from Slovakia highlights how material choices can make or break a project’s environmental impact.
This paper presents experimental and theoretical studies of heat transfer through single- and double-glazed windows with electrical heating of the internal surfaces.

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