Overview: Stories
Geometry becomes a design tool
13.10.2026
Higher-performance glass and simpler construction: How do they go together? For Miriam Schuster and Matthias Seel from the Glass Competence Centre (GCC) at TU Darmstadt, there is no contradiction. Their research covers thin and thick glass, vacuum insulating glass and ‘curved’ glass, with an increasing focus on reuse.
Milestone in glass history: how Otto Schott’s borosilicate glass has left its mark on industry and research
12.10.2026
Borosilicate glass is used where conventional glass comes up against its limits. Read on to learn what makes this material so resilient and discover the role played by glasstec exhibitor SCHOTT in its development.
Architecture with glass: »A window is not simply a thermal boundary«
12.10.2026
How must glass façades respond to climate change, new digital possibilities and human health requirements? Ahead of his appearance at the architecture forum at glasstec 2026, Prof. Stefan Behling of Foster + Partners discusses the building envelope of the future.
glasstec Day 1: the highlights of 20 October 2026
12.10.2026
The first day of glasstec 2026 sets the tone with events related to circular economy and manufacturing technology to glass finishing to the new “women in glass” networking format. Read on to discover the events visitors should keep an eye out for on 20 October.
glasstec Day 2: the highlights of 21 October 2026
11.10.2026
The second day of glasstec 2026 focuses on industry trends, the circular economy and young companies. To this end, “glass technology live” and the new format Connected Machines provide insights into latest developments in research and connected production.
glasstec Day 3: the highlights of 22 October 2026
10.10.2026
We are halfway through glasstec 2026: on the third day architecture, building security, research and glass art are in focus. The “architecture forum” and the ift Rosenheim sessions set their own priorities today.
glasstec Day 4: the highlights of 23 October 2026
08.10.2026
Home stretch at glasstec 2026: the last day of the trade fair focuses on building security, bird protection and new requirements made on machinery and equipment. Three highlights for the trade fair Friday.
Service ABC: Everything you need to know about your visit to glasstec 2026
06.10.2026
glasstec 2026 is just around the corner. Our Service ABC brings together the key information for your visit, from travel, tickets and the app to orientation, the programme, on-site services and practical tips for four days in Düsseldorf.
“Glass stands for innovation and technology,” says Daniel Feische about glasstec 2026.
06.10.2026
In October Düsseldorf will once again become the meeting point for the international glass sector. Director Daniel Feische explains the agenda set by the world-leading trade fair in 2026, why AI, Decarbonisation and Circular Economy move the sector and what awaits visitors and exhibitors at glasstec.
glasstec 2026: Innovations push the boundaries of what is possible
06.10.2026
Under the title “Beyond Transparency”, glass technology live explores new possibilities for glass as a material in architecture and building envelopes.