Overview: Stories
Structural stiffening of flat glass: »Laser technology opens up completely new applications«
22.01.2026
Tobias Rist of Fraunhofer IWM and speaker at glasstec 2024 explains in this interview how an innovative laser process shapes glass in a targeted, localised manner, makes for new structures and improves load-bearing behaviour – and the benefits this brings for architecture and industry.
Vacuum insulation glazing (VIG) in listed building refurbishment
19.12.2025
Monument conservation and energy efficiency often seem to be a contradiction in terms. However, innovative technologies such as vacuum insulation glazing (VIG) show how to reconcile both with each other. This method enables energy-efficient refurbishment without fundamentally changing the outer appearance of buildings.
Bird-friendly glass: a growing global market
19.12.2025
Bird protection is a topic of growing international importance – as confirmed by a current study of Data Insights Market. But the regulations for protecting birds are far from being uniform everywhere. What are the differences and trends in bird-friendly glass?
Be it for displays or AR glasses: glass plays a pivotal role
18.11.2025
Be it in smartphone displays or AR glasses: glass is the material of choice in modern media technology. Its unique properties – ranging from scratch resistance and visual clarity to innovative waveguide technology – are what make digital visions possible.
New guide for sustainable glass packaging design
17.11.2025
In Germany the Federal Association of the German Waste Management, Water and Recycling Industry (Bundesverband der Deutschen Entsorgungs-, Wasser- und Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. – BDE) and the Federal Association for Secondary Materials and Waste Management (Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung e.V. – bvse) have now published a new guide entitled “Design for Good Glass Recycling”.
Repurpose instead of recycling: new paths for insulation glass in construction
05.11.2025
Can waste insulation glass be recycled into high-quality laminated toughened glass? A current study by the Glass Competence Center at Darmstadt Technical University reveals that yes, indeed, it can and holds enormous potential for circularity. We spoke with the researcher about CO₂ savings, the political backdrop and the greatest obstacles to implementation.
Antimicrobial glass for improved hygiene and safety
27.10.2025
Be it in the food industry or hospitals – antimicrobial glass provides a relevant and future-proof technology to improve hygiene and safety in a variety of applications. Innovative developments such as the UVA activation process enhance the potential even further.
Transparency at the touch of a button – smart glass solutions for modern interiors
27.10.2025
Be it for more privacy at the office, discretion during conferences or an aesthetic styling element in architecture – switchable glass transforms transparent surfaces into opaque walls at the touch of a button.
Four exhibitors on the role of the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry
14.10.2025
glasstec in Düsseldorf has been the world’s leading trade fair for the international glass industry for decades. But how relevant will it still be in 2026 for the strategic goals of its exhibitors, especially in view of new market mechanisms, digital channels and changing visitor groups? The trade fair posed this question to companies from various sectors for their assessment.
glasspex INDIA & glasspro INDIA 2025 prove highly popular
30.09.2025
With strong visitor interest, country pavilions and conferences on AI & sustainability, the glasspex INDIA and glasspro INDIA trade fairs emphasise their importance for one of the world's most important growth markets.