Overview: Stories
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.