Glass International News
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New refractory materials from PSR
David Parkinson* and Phillip Toperesu** discuss the development and purpose of two new materials for feeder expendable refractories.
02 October 2020 -
Heinz-Glas chooses a uniform process control system for batch house and melting ends
Heinz-Glas has adopted a uniform process control system for its batch house and melting ends, made by a trusted Siemens Solution Partner. Its harmonized process control systems in the batch house and melting end helps make operation, maintenance, and updates more uniform, easier and efficient.
01 September 2020 -
Will hydrogen be the new energy carrier for glassmaking?
The most discussed energy carriers of the future are electricity and hydrogen. But which is likely to win, or do they both have a future in glass manufacturing asks Rene Meuleman*?
10 August 2020 -
Tracing each glass container
Josquin Paycere* discusses a single, universal method which can trace each individual glass container.
08 July 2020 -
Sleepwalking into a deeper crisis?
Tim Gent* suggests measures to offset catastrophic environmental damage and encourage a circular economy must play a pivotal role in post-Covid recovery strategies.
22 June 2020 -
Can the glass industry meet emission reduction targets?
Can the glass industry meet emission reduction targets? Richard Stormont* says the answer to this question is YES, and the technology is already here.
09 June 2020 -
Piramal Glass’s transformation to a digital glass manufacturer
Working with global brands such as Microsoft, Piramal Glass has transformed its operational procedures to include digital technology in the manufacturing process.
29 May 2020 -
Virtual production processes optimise the glass industry
Digitalisation in production is continuing unabated, with monitors, sensors, cameras and server farms becoming characteristics of modern production hall.
26 May 2020