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Appearing organic, the filigree structure strikes an independent note while not clashing with the existing buildings. Photo: ©Jussi Hellsten

Filigree roof structures and Augmented Reality

Glass must be visible to the eye to be barrier-free. © Messe Düsseldorf / Andreas Wiese

Barrier-free glass: when transparency must be visible

GIMAV: Supporting Companies on the Road to Glasstec 2026

GIMAV: Supporting Companies on the Road to Glasstec 2026

Fenzi at the Heart of Glass Innovation

Fenzi at the Heart of Glass Innovation

Skilled crafts as an interface, glaziers connect demand with products and implementation. Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf / Andreas Wiese

Developments in the glazier trade: »The glazier trade plays a pivotal role in climate protection«

The IG2Pieces systems by HEGLA makes IGUs recyclable – by separating the units automatically into clean-grade components. Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf / Andreas Wiese

��ר�� in a closed loop: how research and technology are re-thinking recycling

BMWE – Joint stand; Photo: Messe Düsseldorf

BMWE grant scheme: Secure your funded participation at glasstec

glasstec 2024

GIMAV and Messe Düsseldorf GmbH: A Strategic Collaboration Supporting the European Glass Industry

EXXOSQEL sees enormous opportunities for decarbonising the glass industry in lightweight glass. Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf / Andreas Wiese

Lightweight glass drives decarbonisation: Higher strength makes for double the energy savings

glasstec 2024, Start-up Zone / Foto: Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann

glasstec 2026: start-ups in exchange with glass-industry decision-makers

Start-Up Zone at glasstec: A stage for innovations in the glass industry

Start-Up Zone at glasstec: A stage for innovations in the glass industry

Laser-based processes make it possible to bend glass selectively and precisely shape targeted, localised areas. Photo: © Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik IWM

Structural stiffening of flat glass: »Laser technology opens up completely new applications«

Last Chance for Early Bird Rates at glasstec 2026

Last Chance for Early Bird Rates at glasstec 2026

glasstec Photo: Andreas Wiese

Four exhibitors on the role of the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry

glasspex INDIA and glasspro INDIA: Platforms for opportunities in the future market of India

glasspex INDIA and glasspro INDIA: Platforms for opportunities in the future market of India

Glass in architecture poses a danger to birds - bird protection glass offers a solution. Photo: © M. Haller

Perspective with consideration: Bird protection glass in architecture

Daniel Feische

glasstec and A+A under new management: Daniel Feische becomes the new Director

glasstec 2026: Registration is now open for the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry

glasstec 2026: Registration is now open for the world's leading trade fair for the glass industry

Step Change 2025: Innovation takes the stage in Tampere

Step Change 2025: Innovation takes the stage in Tampere

Classic crafts remain an essential part of the glass industry. Speaking to “Glasfachschule Zwiesel”, the first educational centre for glass in Germany, we learn about how its role has changed over time. Photo: © ctillmann / Messe Düsseldorf

Future with tradition: the glazier trade in transition

The Hot Topics of glasstec 2026 are set: AI & Digital Technologies, Decarbonisation and Circularity. Foto: © ctillmann / Messe Düsseldorf

The Hot Topics of glasstec 2026

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��ר�� industry meets AI: And the glazier trade?

In this interview, Miika Äppelqvist (left) and Marko Mökkönen (right) from Glaston talk about the partnership between the Glass Performance Days (GPD) and glasstec.

Interview with Glaston on the GPD co-operation with glasstec

Technologies such as machine learning and advanced analytics hold enormous potential for optimising manufacturing processes.

Digitalisation and AI in the glass industry and glazier trade

Glaston Thin Triple TPS IGU - Triple thermal insulation glazing with up to 0.5 mm thin internal pane is especially lightweight and can replace technically obsolete double glazing. The ultra-thin internal pane is slightly set back | Glaston Germany GmbH

Thin glass in architecture: first applications to start

glass technology live: Special show with many highlights

glass technology live: Special show with many highlights

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The ift Guideline EI-06/1 “Vandalism-Resistant Building Elements and Facilities” defines typical perpetrator behaviour, tools, reproducible sequences as well as possible hazard classes for glazing. Photo: ift Rosenheim

Creating spaces protected by glass

The large-surface BIPV system on the roof of FC St. Pauli

Highly efficient BIPV goes colourful

Smart-Glass

Transparency at the touch of a button – smart glass solutions for modern interiors

The glass printing market is constantly evolving under the influence of new technologies. Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann

Digital printing on glass: more speed, more variety

Cullet saves raw materials, energy and CO2 emissions. Photo: AGC Glass Europe

Laminated safety glass in vogue: How researchers are now recycling it

Glass finishing: a brief overview

��ר�� finishing: a brief overview

Float glass production at Saint-Gobain, furnace control. Photo: Saint-Gobain

How will the glass industry become CO2-neutral by 2045?

Seen from the outside the markings are especially easy to recognise due to their bright reflection. Photo: Fraunhofer ISE

New developments in bird-friendly glass

Climate change adaptations through infrastructural greening. Photo: Arup

Adapting to climate change: building and urban planning in a changing climate

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Even today, modern architecture would be inconceivable without the material that is glass with its many innovative properties.

glasstec Specialist Article No. 4: Glass in Modern Architecture

glasstec Specialist Article No. 3: Digital Skilled Trades

glasstec Specialist Article No. 3: Digital Skilled Trades

The input materials for glass production: 60% cullet, 29% sand, 5% soda, 4.5% lime, 1.5% dolomite and feldspar - Illustration: Federal Asscoiation of the Glass Industry

��ר�� Production and Sustainability

In modern factories employees can perform their tasks from almost any place: in addition to stationary control panels machine applications are available on mobile devices.

Digitalisation and Automation in Mechanical Engineering

Di-electric mirror glass (©Frank Weber / Guardian Glass Europe S.A.R.L.)

Multifunctional and Interactive | glasstec

Inside the Elbe Philharmonic Hall around the concert rooms so-called tuning forks made of GRFP accept three spherically bent sheets each. Photo/Copyright: Cordelia Ewerth

Transparent Visions | glasstec

Despite all the digitalisation and automation in window manufacturing there are still jobs that are done by hand. Photo: 3E-Datentechnik.

Skilled Trades go Digital at Glasstec

Raising our glasses to the glass industry!

��ר��tec Specialist Article: Raising our glasses to the glass industry!

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