Overview: Stories
Repurpose instead of recycling: new paths for insulation glass in construction
05.11.2025
Can waste insulation glass be recycled into high-quality laminated toughened glass? A current study by the Glass Competence Center at Darmstadt Technical University reveals that yes, indeed, it can and holds enormous potential for circularity. We spoke with the researcher about CO₂ savings, the political backdrop and the greatest obstacles to implementation.
Antimicrobial glass for improved hygiene and safety
27.10.2025
Be it in the food industry or hospitals – antimicrobial glass provides a relevant and future-proof technology to improve hygiene and safety in a variety of applications. Innovative developments such as the UVA activation process enhance the potential even further.
Transparency at the touch of a button – smart glass solutions for modern interiors
27.10.2025
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.
Four exhibitors on the role of the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry
14.10.2025
glasstec in Düsseldorf has been the world’s leading trade fair for the international glass industry for decades. But how relevant will it still be in 2026 for the strategic goals of its exhibitors, especially in view of new market mechanisms, digital channels and changing visitor groups? The trade fair posed this question to companies from various sectors for their assessment.
glasspex INDIA & glasspro INDIA 2025 prove highly popular
30.09.2025
With strong visitor interest, country pavilions and conferences on AI & sustainability, the glasspex INDIA and glasspro INDIA trade fairs emphasise their importance for one of the world's most important growth markets.
Digital printing on glass: more speed, more variety
30.09.2025
New technologies are changing glass printing: shorter delivery periods, smaller batch sizes, more design freedom – and new requirements made on data and calculation. In this interview Matthias Schieber, Digital Transformation Manager at Marabu GmbH & Co. KG, outlines how to make transition a success and the role of organic pigments play in this.
Breathing glass facades: Sustainable architecture against urban heat islands
29.09.2025
ife in cities can get particularly hot in the summer months. While buildings with large glass fronts are a symbol of modern architecture, they are also considered hotspots in the urban heat balance. This is precisely where a concept that is becoming increasingly popular comes in: Glass facades that breathe.
Glass and nature in dialogue: The Mischke-Götzinger House in Berlin
23.09.2025
Glass opens up spaces, creates transparency and connects architecture with its surroundings. At the Mischke-Götzinger House and the ZK/U – Centre for Art and Urbanistics in Berlin, architect Peter Grundmann showcases the versatility and sustainability of this material.
Reusing glass instead of melting it down shows how reuse solutions can change the construction sector
09.09.2025
The reuse of insulating glass is gaining attention, but there is still a lack of standards, experience and legal clarity. In this interview, Martien Teich (Munich University of Applied Sciences) and Sebastian Wernli (Urban Matter) explain why targeted pilot projects, regional structures and a new perspective on old glass panes are crucial.
glasspex & glasspro INDIA 2025: International glass industry meets in Mumbai
29.08.2025
With glasspex INDIA and glasspro INDIA, one of the world’s most dynamic glass markets is opening its doors to innovation, investment and networking. On 10 - 12 September 2025, the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai will become the meeting place for the international glass industry.