The glass industry came alive at the recent glasstec 2024. The event was a great place to spot some of this year’s key industry movements. Conversations focused on automation, energy efficiency and quality control. Want to dive deeper into the industry’s latest buzz? Explore our glasstec 2024 takeaways here. 

Save the date: GPD 2025 in collaboration with glasstec

We’re also excited to announce new opportunities unfolding in the glass industry. Specifically, glasstec and Glass Performance Days (GPD) have joined forces to benefit the entire glass industry value chain. Read more about this collaboration here.

GPD 2025 will take place in June in Tampere, Finland, bringing together leading professionals to explore cutting-edge solutions. The preliminary program is now available.

In the meantime, below are some of Glastory’s picks that align perfectly with this year’s most prominent trends.

Automation and digitalization

What users say about tempering process Autopilot: Learn how Autopilot supports its existing users in improving quality and yield amidst declining operator availability.

Why embrace glass processing automation?: Discover how automation addresses workforce challenges while paving the way for lasting business growth.

Key applications of automation in glass processing: Explore how automation is transforming glass manufacturing.  

Breakthroughs in automating glass processing: Learn about cutting-edge developments shaping the future of the industry.

Way to start with processing automation [eBook]: A practical guide for those beginning their automation journey.

Energy efficiency

The rise of thin triple insulating glass units: See how a game-changing solution is setting new energy standards and streamlining window upgrades.

Seven wastes in tempering [eBook]: Dive into strategies to optimize efficiency and minimize energy waste.

Quality control

Quality control remains essential at all times. Revisit our top article from 2023 on automated white haze detection. Here we discuss an innovative solution that successfully tackles a long-standing challenge in glass tempering.

Season’s Greetings from Glastory

Thank you for being part of our journey this year. We wish you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year.