16.10.2024
In its study “Glass 2045 – Decarbonisation of the Glass Industry” the Federal Association of the Glass Industry (“Bundesverband Glasindustrie e.V.” - BV Glas) in cooperation with Stuttgart University’s Institute of Energy Economics and Rational Energy Use30.09.2024
The big hot topics of this year’s glasstec (21 – 24 October, Düsseldorf) read decarbonisation, digitalisation and circular economy. The fact that these trends also determine façade engineering was confirmed by the conversations the author had with two proven experts on behalf of the world-leading trade fair glasstec:29.08.2024
Alongside especially energy-efficient, smart and CO2-saving products bird protection is a key component of sustainable building. This is also reflected in a rising number of exhibitors addressing this topic at the forthcoming glasstec (22 - 25 October 2024, Düsseldorf).26.08.2024
Digitization has fundamentally changed the way we live, work and build. In construction in particular, the integration of digital technologies into the planning, construction and operational processes of construction projects has significantly improved the potential, efficiency, quality and safety.23.07.2024
Modern glazing fascinates us in architecture and interior design, is part of the solution to climate change, protects buildings against overheating, saves heating energy and its smart products even adapt to weather conditions.04.06.2024
As digitalisation and automation progress the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an important step for the flat glass industry to optimise processes, reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions and increase international competitiveness.18.04.2024
Natural daylight supports our circadian rhythm, keeps us alert and productive. This is why humans prefer living and working spaces that are flooded with natural light. However, in a changing climate buildings need also more air-conditioning due to longer and more intense periods of heat.14.02.2024
In 2023 industry emissions fell by 12% against the previous year – as found by the current study “Agora Energiewende”[ ]. A positive development at first sight, which is, however, largely due to declining production in the energy-intensive sectors driven by lower demand in a competitive environment made difficult by high energy prices.09.10.2023
In 2019, the VDMA Glass Technology Forum established a joint working group to define the requirements of the flat glass industry in an OPC UA companion specifica-tion (CS) for flat glass processing machinery. Now, four years later, we are proud of the standardized communication for flat glass processing machinery that has been established.11.07.2023
In the 33rd meeting of the Industry Working Group Research & Technology in April 2023, three experts from industry and research devoted themselves intensively to the topics of sustainability and CO2 reduction with regard to climate change