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May 2010

May 2010

The May 2010 issue includes a dedicated 'Focus on Russia' feature ahead of the Mir Stekla 2010 exhibition, which takes place on 7th - 10th June 2010 in Moscow. A special report focuses on the country's growing flat glass industry, while a preview of Mir Stekla is also provided.

Other features offered by this issue include forming, ampoules & vials and toughening. In addition, following the annual Hotbels seminar, an insightful presentation from the one-day programme by representatives of TECO is published in this issue.

Regulars

Editor's comment
International news
Technical topics
Glassmaker's diary
 

Forming

Influence of the FeO-to-Fe2O3 ratio on container forming
Modernised control system benefits forming operations
Pyrometer monitors mould and swabbing performance
Improve plunger performance with control valve
Physical modelling aids feeder design and assessment
 

Focus on Russia

Glimpse of a growing market: Flat glass manufacture in Russia
Mir Stekla prepares to receive Russia's glass industry
 

Ampoules & vials

Glassmaker's range provides primary packaging for pharmaceutical products
 

Batch charging

Glass charging: A key to quality and efficiency
 

Toughening

Toughening system devised based on fuzzy logic
 

Events world

Market overview begins countdown to Glasstec

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Website features from this issue