Glasstec concludes with 30,000 visitors
23rd September, 2022
The Glasstec trade show concluded today with more than 30,000 people from 119 countries visiting the fair.
Robor acquires glass furnace inspection specialist
20th September, 2022
Glass furnace inspection company Franke Industrieofen Service has joined the Munich-based industry service specialist, Robur.
Pharmaceutical industry cannot do without glass manufacturing innovation
19th September, 2022
For a non expert reader, glass manufacturing could be perceived as a commodity, a price-driven industry where innovation lies mostly in energy efficiency furnace developments allowing savings in energy use.
Latest issue: September 2022
Welcome to the September 2022 issue of Glass International.
This month’s focus is digital glassmaking. In his first major interview since being appointed President of Bucher Emhart Glass, Matthias Kümmerle explains how he intends to embrace digital technology. Vertech creates eco-responsible glassmaking using plant supervision software and CelSian uses furnace simulation software to assist operations.
Elsewhere, we look at how the industry is moving towards net zero emissions. NSG, TECO, Sisecam, Krysteline and Schott explain how decarbonisation is at the forefront of their operations.
Technical articles on inspection, forming, furnaces and refractories are also highlighted. Among those included are Dr Guenther, SORG, Iris Inspections, Paneratech, Siemens & Sklostroj, Antares Vision Group, Techglass and Fusion Y Formas.
Front cover courtesy of SORG.
Recent News
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FEVE addresses challenges for luxury glass packaging
16th September, 2022 -
LWN Lufttechnik celebrates 25th anniversary at Glasstec
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Ardagh awarded EcoVadis platinum rating
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Şişecam will present at Glasstec Fair
15th September, 2022 -
Falorni Tech at Glasstec
15th September, 2022
Features
- Food Contact Chemicals: Promoting Healthy Glass Packaging
- Pulling out all the stops: electrification, automation and digitalisation of glass production
- Decarbonising the glass industry: the role of refractory solutions
- Lasers add value in the glass industry
- A window on the future
- Decarbonisation & Public Funding: What’s in it for the Glass Industry?
- Digitalisation to enhance flat glass production
- Digitalisation drives growth in glass inspection
- Family business with improvement in its DNA
