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The Zhangjiajie footpath withstands wind, loads and high visitor flows.

Zhangjiajie glass bridge: innovation meets architecture

17.06.2025

The Zhangjiajie footpath provides impressive proof of how strong glass really is. A case study by Kuraray, demonstrates the interplay of technology and nature in innovative architecture with laminated toughened gla
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The Hot Topics of glasstec 2026

The Hot Topics of glasstec 2026

26.05.2025

At glasstec 2026 held in Düsseldorf from 20 to 23 October 2026 solutions for current and future challenges in the glass industry will be centrestage once again. The Hot Topics read: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Technologies, Decarbonisation and Circularity.
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 Close-up of a hand blowing glass

Future with tradition: the glazier trade in transition

22.05.2025

Craft trades continue to shape the glass sector to this day – despite digitalisation and automation. How education dovetails with creativity and technology is explained by Gunther Fruth, head of the “Glasfachschule Zwiesel” college in this interview.
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Miika Äppelqvist (left) and Marko Mökkönen (right)

Interview with Glaston on the GPD co-operation with glasstec

20.05.2025

The cooperation between the Glass Performance Days (GPD) and glasstec creates new synergies for the international glass industry. In an interview, Glaston explains how both formats benefit from each other - and what added value this means for the industry.
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Circular buildings: basics

Circular buildings: basics

12.05.2025

Construction is one of the most resource-intensive sectors of the global economy. In times of increasing resource shortages and against the backdrop of the EU’s climate neutrality goals, the concept of circular building gains in importance. What’s it all about?
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Digitalisation and AI in the glass industry and glazier trade

Digitalisation and AI in the glass industry and glazier trade

12.05.2025

Digitalisation and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have revolutionised many sectors of industry. In both fields utilisation and integration differ due to the corporate structures and the specific requirements and applications.
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Glass finishing: a brief overview

Glass finishing: a brief overview

12.05.2025

Glass finishing is a key element of modern glass processing. Over the past decades it has developed into a precise science allowing the properties of glass surfaces to be treated selectively.
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Glass recycling: a cycle with a future

Glass recycling: a cycle with a future

23.04.2025

Glass is a fascinating material: durable, versatile and 100% recyclable without loss of quality. But how exactly does glass recycling work and how does it benefit our environment and society?
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AI as production assistants – faster, safer and more precise

AI as production assistants – faster, safer and more precise

22.04.2025

By identifying production process deviations early on, workflows can be designed to be safer and more efficient. In an interview with Nikolay Kobyshev we learn how Cerrion AG successfully implements AI assistants in glass-producing companies.
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The future is solar – sustainable and high-design solutions for PV facades

The future is solar – sustainable and high-design solutions for PV facades

31.03.2025

Solar façades are considered essential components of climate-friendly architecture. We spoke to Melicia Planchart of AVANCIS GmbH about current developments and digital planning processes.
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