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glasstec - 22 to 25 October 2024

+++ All highlights and exhibitors +++ VANDALISM TESTS: that’s how resistant glass is +++ YOUNG GLAZIER TRADE: secure the future +++

Hello,

We’re counting down the days, suspense is rising! From 22 – 25 October 2024 the world-leading trade fair glasstec will be held in Düsseldorf again!

Let us inspire you too :-) with our Newsletter you can already obtain comprehensive information on the coming glasstec today. We’ve put together a preview of the trade fair highlights – including innovative product presentations and exciting discussions with industry experts. Find out more about sustainable technologies, the resistance of glass to vandalism and the future of the glazier trade.

Are you excited too? Then we look forward to welcoming you to glasstec in Düsseldorf – the beating heart of the glass industry where industry leaders and innovators from all over the world will get together in October.

Happy Reading.

Warmest regards,
Your glasstec Team

Our Topics
glasstec 2024 at a glance
Exhibitors & Products: searching made easy
Extreme stress vandalism: showing just how resistant glass really is
Young glazier trade – successful search for young talents
Interview with Dr. Sylke Meyer of the German Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP
Interview with exhibitor Viprotron: quality glass scanners “Made in Germany”
Notice: XPONENTIAL Europe 2025 – The new leading trade fair for autonomous technologies and robotics at Messe Düsseldorf

The programme at a glance
To the programme

The glasstec conference 2024 forms the centrepiece of the comprehensive line-up of lectures at the trade fair. On three stages talks will be delivered by international experts, exhibitors, representatives from the skilled crafts and science, research and design:

  • glass trends sessions: pooled sectoral know-how from theory and practice on the Hot Topics shared by exhibitors and industry experts.
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  • CircuClarity One: an initiative by Dr. Lisa Rammig and Prof. Linda Hildebrand that sheds light on the developments and progress made in the glass industry with a focus on sustainable practices.
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  • Handwerk Live/CRAFT LIVE: technical lectures and workshops for continuing education and insights into the latest techniques and trends in the glass processing trade.
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  • Start-Up Sessions: platform enabling young companies to present innovative ideas and products.
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  • glass melting pot: “Bringing together research and industry” – research ideas and projects are presented to and discussed with international glass experts.
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  • architecture forum: renowned international architects’ offices introduce their projects on the focal themes “Current Trends and Challenges in Architecture with Glass”. The forum is organised by glasstec in cooperation with the trade journal DETAIL and Prof. Dr. Ing. Jutta Albus.
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Also featuring at glasstec again: the innovation showcase glass technology live organised in collaboration with the Technical Universities of Darmstadt, Delft, Dresden and Bochum. This special show has become established as an innovation platform and is considered a highlight for trade visitors, architects and all those interested in future glass applications. This year’s highlights include a glass pavilion made of curved and laminated thin glass, manufactured by Eckersley O’Callaghan engineers as well as windows that can convert into screens. Fotoverbundglas Marl will present laminates that have not been technically achievable so far.

Another special show, glass art, presents extraordinary artworks and objects of international galleries thereby making possible an exploration with the aesthetic diversity of glass.

Exhibitors & Products
Impressions Exhibitors & Products

Searching made easy – thanks to the glasstec database

Make use of our comprehensive exhibitor and product database to find out who is exhibiting at glasstec 2024.

Extreme stress vandalism: showing just how resistant glass really is
Broken window
Visit the live demos at the stand of ift Rosenheim (Hall 10 / C80). At the miniature test bench impressive demonstrations will show which stresses glass has to withstand to be rated as vandalism-proof.
Young glazier talents

Young glazier trade – successful search for young talents
Modern glazing is indispensable to architecture and climate protection. Despite its diversity the glazier trade is struggling to find young talents. At glasstec 2024 two young master glaziers will report on their success in recruiting junior staff.

Interview:
Dr. Sylke Meyer of the German Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP 
Dr. Sylke Meyer of the German Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP 
The recycling of components from end-of-life solar modules is an important approach to the sustainable use of resources and a key contribution to a functioning circular economy. We spoke to Dr. Sylke Meyer of Germany’s Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP about why this is so and about the current state of research.

Interview with exhibitor Viprotron:
Quality glass scanners “Made in Germany”
Sandra Kugler, graduate in business administration, acts as Sales and Marketing Director at Viprotron
At glasstec 2024 international exhibitors await you with their latest innovations and projects from the (glass) industry – including the German company Viprotron.

Notice:
XPONENTIAL Europe 2025

The new leading trade fair for autonomous technologies and robotics at Messe Düsseldorf
XPONENTIAL Europe 2025
We are still amazed when it comes to autonomous robotics: in the production of glass, as well, autonomous transport robots increase efficiency. Experience groundbreaking solutions from international companies and startups at XPONENTIAL Europe from 18-20 February 2025.

In addition to high-profile forums and workshops, the EUROPEAN DRONE FORUM provides a platform for international knowledge exchange among decision-makers. Discover groundbreaking startup innovations in the XPO+ Launcher and delve into the world of autonomous navigation in the air, on land, at sea or in space.
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