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Cord dispersal system reduces cat scratches on glass
In this article, Les Gaskell* introduces a cord dispersal system designed to eliminate cat scratches on glass by slow, continuous stirring.
Automatic inspection and packing of glass tableware
Manual inspection and packaging of glass tableware is perhaps the most common method among manufacturers. However, rising labour costs and growing production speeds are making automatic inspection more necessary. Klaus Pöting* explains the function and benefits of an automatic inspection system.
Platinum group metals in glass manufacturing
This article by Jonathan Butler* explores the use of platinum group metals in glass manufacture, key trends and dynamics in the market, and prospects for the future.
The golden age of English glass
For this special feature, Glass International is pleased to publish an extract from a new book, ‘The Golden Age of English Glass 1650-1775’, by Dwight P Lanmon, FSA. This beautifully presented book features 150 objects from the collection of John H Bryan, ranging from c.1650 to 1809. These enable a full and detailed discussion of the history of English glassmaking during its critical period of innovation and its world triumph. The following extract is taken from the chapter ‘A Brief History of Glassmaking in England’.
Global glassmaker outlines four key goals for sustainability
As one of the world’s largest container glass manufacturers, Owens-Illinois has a potentially significant influence on reducing the carbon footprint of this energy-intensive industry. Helen Bird spoke to Tim Neal, the company’s Environment, Energy and Risk Manager about its sustainability initiatives which, following a complete glass life cycle assessment, take the form of four key goals.
Research lays foundation for single-stage forming
A research project undertaken by German mechanical engineers along with Germany’s Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg has established the theoretical principles for a single-stage forming process. The principles are hereby presented by Hubert Kischel on behalf of German Engineering Industry Federation, VDMA.