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Colour Design by means of Laser
An entirely new laser process for creating colour designs on glass attracted a great deal of attention at glasstec 2008.
Colour Design by means of Laser - Colour Design by means of Laser
Laminated Toughened Glass for New Dimensions
With the newly developed Lamex-x-strong from Glas Trösch, safety glazings and supporting structures for laminated safety glass can be realised in a significantly leaner and lighter manner.
Laminated Toughened Glass for New Dimensions - Laminated Toughened Glass for New Dimensions
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Intelligent Energy Management with Daylight Systems
In planning, as well as in the construction phase, the energetic qualities of buildings are in the foreground of modern construction. As one component of an active building envelope, daylight systems play an increasingly important role.
Intelligent Energy Management with Daylight Systems - Intelligent Energy Management with Daylight Systems
On Course for Innovation – glasstec 2010 with a new structure
glasstec 2010 now offers exhibitors and visitors a comprehensively revised structure. As the only international trade fair reflecting the entire value chain of glass in all its facets glasstec will convey this USP in future under the new sub-heading: “Glass Production – Processing – Products“.
On Course for Innovation – glasstec 2010 with a new structure - On Course for Innovation – glasstec 2010 with a new structure
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Lectures & Presentations
On the following pages you can download lectures and presentations on the solar energy theme that were held within the framework of the glass technology live special show. To download the files a registration is required.
Lectures & Presentations - Lectures & Presentations
“FairFairs Hotel” service initiative commended Messe Düsseldorf wins UFI Operations Award 2008
On 1 October in Cologne, the delegates of the Operations Focus Meeting initiated by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) voted on trade fair companies’ best solutions and projects designed to enhance travel management and hotel conditions at trade fair locations, and thereby benefit exhibitors.
The UFI award is presented on a different theme each year. In addition to Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, the other finalists were Amsterdam RAI and Messe Frankfurt GmbH. With nearly 62 percent of the votes, the Düsseldorf-based trade fair organiser’s FairFairs Hotel initiative was the clear winner.
“FairFairs Hotel” service initiative commended Messe Düsseldorf wins UFI Operations Award 2008 - More about the UFI Operations Award 2008
Final reports - glasstec 2008
“Glass and Energy” was a theme high on the agenda at the 20th glasstec in Düsseldorf now drawing to a successful close on 25 October. Over 1,300 exhibitors from throughout the world presented their innovations in the fields of glass industry, glass machinery and equipment construction as well as the glazier trade. For the first time glasstec altogether occupied in excess of 73,000 square metres of net exhibition space.
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- Concluding Statement by Joachim Schäfer, Messe Düsseldorf
- Balance Report glasstec 2008
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Structuring glass surfaces using laser irradiation
The Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) uses laser irradiation to structure glass surfaces.
Structuring glass surfaces using laser irradiation - Structuring glass surfaces using laser irradiation
Solar cells for future-oriented façades
Thin-film solar cells can be easily integrated into glass façades. They produce power even without direct exposure to sunlight and may also be used to create shade.
Solar cells for future-oriented façades - Solar cells for future-oriented façades
Preventing Window Size Reductions in New Buildings
Thanks to their involved commitment the German Flat Glass Manufacturers’ Association and the Association of Window and Façade Manufacturers (Bundesverband Flachglas e.V. / BVF and Verband der Fenster- und Fassadenhersteller e.V. /VFF respectively) are preventing window panes and glass facades having to be made smaller in new buildings in Germany in future.
Preventing Window Size Reductions in New Buildings - Preventing Window Size Reductions in New Buildings
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mobile.glasstec.de - the mobile glasstec site
Our mobile glasstec information system: optimized for mobile phones and pda. All the information at a glance for the preparation of the glasstec visit.
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Design and technology highlight: glass technology live 2008 shows cold-bent glass bridge
There will be a world premiere and absolute highlight at glasstec 2008 from 21 to 25 October in Düsseldorf: a crystal-clear, bent bridge in cold-moulded glass with a span of seven metres. The spectacular exhibit is being presented by the seele company in cooperation with Prof. Stefan Behling and Dipl.- Ing. Andreas Fuchs (IBK Reasearch + Development, University of Stuttgart), and Dr. Ing. Stefan Peters (ENGELSMANN PETERS Ingenieure) within the “glass technology live” special show.
Design and technology highlight: glass technology live 2008 shows cold-bent glass bridge - Design and technology highlight: glass technology live 2008 shows cold-bent glass bridge
Themes in Focus
New, innovative products mean safety glass can make an individual design statement thanks to skilled finishing. In modern interior design glass products are used in numerous applications to create visual accents.
Glass doors, partition walls and wall coverings are everyday features of today’s residential and business interiors.
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Important information for glasstec exhibitors
Application as Exhibitor for glasstec 2008
Information all about the application for glasstec 2008. Our special feature: the online application. Benefit from the new features in the glasstec portal. Get registered the safe and convenient way for next glasstec 2008. Your are guided through the application procedure in four steps. For typing mistakes and erroneous inputs our programme will prompt you with an alert. Especially for already registered exhibitors from 2006: login and you will get an already customized form with your data of the last event. You only need to adjust these data according to your needs.
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Solar at glasstec 2008
Glass is the connecting element or common denominator, which is currently the focus of attention not only for the solar energy industry. Glass equally connects the cell, module and primary product manufacturers, mechanical engineers and system integrators in the solar industry.
Discover the World of Glass in India
The booming Indian economy is among the fastest growing economies worldwide. Projected infrastructure investments are expected to fuel GDP growth with approx. 500bn US$ till 2012. Recent double digit growth rates in the secors of construction, automotive, consumer goods and pharmaceuticals lead to high growth expectations for the Indian flat and hollow glass markets. As the leading show, the 6th GLASSPEX INDIA provides the perfect platform for generating business oppotunities.
Glassbuild America
With the support of glasstec, the Global Technologies Pavilion will debut in 2009 on the GlassBuild America tradeshow floor from September 30 – October 2, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
Global Technologies, set to feature global technologies such as solar panel technologies, refractory and hollow/container glass equipment and supplies, will provide an ideal platform to present your products and services to the North American glass industry market. A full service package offer will make your participation easy and cost-effective.
All in Glass 2009
China’s glass industry output has taken up an increased share in the global market, covering a complete spectrum of categories reaching every corner of the world. 2009 China International Exhibition for All Glass Technology (AIG 2009) will kick off from Nov 25th to 27th, 2009, in Guangzhou, the center of glass further processing and glass industry of China, providing the ideal global business gateway for your success in this most promising market.
solarpeq: A new Trade Fair in the Solar Industry
solarpeq is the new top event for the solar sector. The Trade Fair for Solar Production Equipment is held concurrently with the world’s leading fair glasstec and provides an international forum for all those interested in selling or buying machinery for producing and processing silicon, wafers, solar cells and modules.
