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Josh Rudd joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin and NGA Director of Membership Sara Neiswanger to break down what AI actually means for a glass fabrication business.

From filigree glass roof structures in Helsinki to advanced Augmented Reality waveguides, glasstec 2026 highlights how glass innovation continues to redefine architecture, urban spaces, and emerging technologies.

In architecture glass is synonymous with openness and light – but for millions of people with visual impairments it is invisible.

An editorial journey designed to guide and support member companies in preparing for the industry’s leading global event.

Forterro announces the acquisition of Klaes, strengthening its presence in the European windows, doors, and façades software market.

A global leader shaping the future of flat glass technologies. Driving excellence and innovation across international trade fairs.

Robert Schmitz of the Federal Association of Glazier Guilds explains how the glazier trade is tackling climate protection, digitalisation and skills development – and working with industry to drive progress at glasstec.

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On the occasion of MECSPE 2026 (BolognaFiere, 4–6 March), Tecnest presents itself as an integral part of the Scm Group digital ecosystem, aimed at strengthening its technological offering dedicated to the manufacturing sector.

Young innovative companies can benefit from attractive funding conditions at glasstec through the BMWE Grant Scheme.

GIMAV strengthens its partnership with Messe Düsseldorf to further enhance Glasstec as a leading international platform for the European glass industry.

Thomas Claude Sauer, Managing Director of EXXOSQEL and glasstec 2024 speaker, explains how a novel surface treatment “heals” micro-cracks at a molecular level — a breakthrough for lightweight design and glass industry decarbonization.

Apply now for the START-UP ZONE or the BMWE YOUNG INNOVATORS joint stand

Innovation meets opportunity. The Start-Up Zone at glasstec puts emerging glass technologies on a global stage.

Tobias Rist of Fraunhofer IWM explains how an innovative laser process enables precise glass shaping, new structures and improved load-bearing performance for architecture and industry.

Kensington Glass builds smarter and more precisely by pairing craftsmanship with the power of A+W Software.

HEGLA-HANIC redefines how glass companies manage orders with an industry-specific Microsoft Copilot assistant.

A Transformative Leap in Automated Order Management for the Glass Industry

Changing software is an opportunity to show how the right partner, process, and mindset can turn uncertainty into lasting growth.

Be part of the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry from 20 to 23 October 2026.

A+W Software is set to showcase its latest digital innovations for the glass, window, and door industries at Windows, Doors & Facades 2025 in Dubai.

Scm Group wins the SMAU Innovation Award for “Smart Spindle” — an AI-powered system that predicts faults, cuts downtime, and boosts efficiency.

The strengths and expertise of the MADE products to date will be bundled under the LiTROS brand, developed further and opened up to new target markets.

A+W Software is excited to unveil Mira, its new AI assistant designed to transform inbound order management for glass, window, and door manufacturers.

With its new plant in Port Talbot, Press Glass UK is consolidating three locations and boosting efficiency and growth thanks to LiSEC automation.