http://www.glassglobal.com/news RSS News Feed - powered by Glass Global de OGIS GmbH 17.05.2012 Edição 2012 contará com as principais marcas nacionais e internacionais do setor. Feira ainda terá palestra com idealizador das lojas da Apple http://www.glassglobal.com/news/confira_novidades_de_produtos_e_servicos_para_o_setor_vidreiro_na_10_glass_south_america-20253.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Fenzi – global leading manufacturer of chemicals for secondary flat glass processing - will showcase its latest products and technologies at the 10th Glass South America Expo http://www.glassglobal.com/news/fenzi_at_glass_south_america_2012-20264.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Demand in Taiwan Encourages Industry Leader To Expand Capacity http://www.glassglobal.com/news/heraeus_begins_construction_on_a_new_pv_site_in_taiwan-20263.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Sisecam Group, Industrial Group from Turkey, the main areas of activity where articles of glass and chemical products, today announced that its 2011 profit rose on continued capacity expansion abroad http://www.glassglobal.com/news/sisecam_increasing_demand_for_float_glass-20262.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Innovator of Curved Glass, Curvet has Partnered with DFI for Glass Nano-Coatings Over the Past 10 Years. Renewal Takes Company Agreement into 2017 http://www.glassglobal.com/news/leading_glass_manufacturer_curvet_signs_5_year_license_renewal_with_dfi-20259.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Guardian, líder mundial en Cristal Inteligente, premiará los ejemplos más imaginativos de esta tendencia artística. Un jurado de expertos elegirá a los ganadores de entre las 10 fotografías más votadas por los usuarios. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/i_concurso_guardian_de_windoodles-20258.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Zukunftsweisende Herstellungstechnologien für optische Komponenten, Systeme und Halbzeuge http://www.glassglobal.com/news/docter_optics_auf_der_optatec_2012-20257.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The human toxicity potential of glass packaging is the lowest compared with plastic, metal and paper, says the first-ever lifecycle assessment study of the Indian glass industry http://www.glassglobal.com/news/glass_is_greenest_packing_material-20255.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Saudi Arabia’s solar targets / PV projects in Brazil http://www.glassglobal.com/news/pv_magazine_preview_of_issue_july_2012-20254.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The acquisition of Leybold Optics by Bühler announced in early April has been approved without any restrictions by the competent anti-trust authorities. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/acquisition_of_leybold_optics_approved-20252.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Corning Incorporated today hosted a grand opening and groundbreaking ceremony for Corning (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Corning´s wholly owned automotive substrate facility in Shanghai, China. The event celebrated the completion of a $125 million expansion and the beginning of a previously announced third capacity build-out. Members of the Chinese government, customers, and employees attended the ceremony. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/corning_holds_grand_opening_ceremony_for_shanghai_automotive_facility_expansion-20251.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The renowned Italian glass artist Mr. Lino Tagliapietra has been awarded the 2012 “42nd. Phoenix Award, Glass Person of the Year”. Mr. Tagliapietra has earned this distinguished award for his contribution to the glass industry, in the field of Art. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/42nd_annual_phoenix_award-20250.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Weltweit befindet sich die optische Industrie im Aufwind. Um die Herstellung von optischen Produkten und Bauteilen schneller, effektiver und wirtschaftlicher zu gestalten, sind neue, fortschrittliche Lösungen gefragt. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/zukunftsweisende_herstellungstechnologien_fuer_optische_komponenten_und_systeme-20249.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Die Anfang April kommunizierte Übernahme von Leybold Optics durch Bühler wurde von den zuständigen Behörden ohne Auflagen genehmigt. Beide Unternehmen zeigen sich sehr zufrieden und freuen sich auf die gemeinsame Umsetzung der anvisierten globalen Wachstumsziele. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/uebernahme_von_leybold_optics_genehmigt-20248.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 AGY (Aiken, S.C., USA) announced on May 9 that it has increased production output of its S-2 Glass fiber reinforcements by 20 percent with the capability to further increase its output as market demands dictate. This expansion enables AGY to meet growth in both the aerospace and industrial markets for high-performance glass fibers used for composite reinforcement. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/agy_expands_s_2_glass_manufacturing_capacity-20247.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Jenoptik´s Lasers & Material Processing division displays its laser sources and laser machines for innovative and efficient photovoltaic production on the Asian market. To be seen at the trade fair SNEC 2012, booth E4-275, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China from May 16 to 18, 2012. JENOPTIK-VOTAN® Solas Multi. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/jenoptik_presents_its_laser_processing_equipment_for_the_efficient_solar_cell-20242.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The O-INSPECT line from Carl Zeiss is growing: the O-INSPECT 322 coordinate measuring machine is now available. It is the smallest system with which Carl Zeiss is expanding the range of applications of its coordinate measuring machines. The system unites contact ZEISS scanning and optical measuring. This combi- nation is now available in two sizes: O-INSPECT 322 and the original O-INSPECT 442. Both machines use the same sensors and function; the difference is in the measuring range. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/small_yet_large-20241.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Robert Bürkle GmbH will present the new SL Lamination Technology at the SNEC PV Show in Shanghai that will take place from 16th to 18 th May 2012 (Bürkle booth no. E4-625). This revolutionary technology is used for the production of crystalline solar modules and is characterized by: http://www.glassglobal.com/news/buerkle_presents_new_sl_lamination_technology_in_shanghai-20240.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Medical technology provider Carl Zeiss Meditec generated growth of 14.8 percent in the first six months of financial year 2011/2012. The company posted revenue of EUR 431.8 million – EUR 56 million more than for the same period of the previous year (EUR 376.0 million). Once again, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG improved its profitability, increasing its earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) by 19 percent to EUR 61.1 million (previous year: EUR 51.3 million). The EBIT margin increased to 14.1 percent (previous year: 13.6 percent). http://www.glassglobal.com/news/carl_zeiss_meditec_continues_its_profitable_growth_in_first_six_months-20239.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Die Robert Bürkle GmbH präsentiert auf der SNEC in Shanghai vom 16. bis 18. Mai (Stand E4-625) die neue SL Laminiertechnologie. Diese ist einsetzbar für die Fertigung von kristallinen Modulen und zeichnet sich aus durch: http://www.glassglobal.com/news/buerkle_praesentiert_in_shanghai_neue_sl_laminiertechnologie-20238.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Am 25. und 26. Juni 2012 startet das ift Rosenheim in Frankfurt mit einer neuen Veranstaltungsreihe: Die ift-Fachtagung „Transparente Gebäudehülle“ wird ins Leben gerufen. Die ehemalige Glasfachtagung und die Fassadenberatertagung werden unter diesem Konzept zusammengeführt. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/ift_fachtagung_transparente_gebaeudehuelle_wird_ins_leben_gerufen-20237.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Formeln, Gleichungen, Gesetze – für viele Schüler ist Physik ein Buch mit sieben Siegeln. Dass komplexe Physik aber Teil des Alltags und letztlich mehr als nur Theorie ist, das konnten zuletzt dreizehn Schüler der Technischen Schule Heidenheim (HEIDTECH) erleben. Gemeinsam mit Auszubildenden von Carl Zeiss fertigten sie Linsen für eine selbstgebaute Webcam an. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/heidenheimer_schueler_verbinden_bei_carl_zeiss_theorie_und_praxis-20236.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Es gibt Zuwachs für die O-INSPECT Reihe von Carl Zeiss: Ab sofort ist das Koordinaten- messgerät O-INSPECT 322 auf dem Markt verfügbar. Es ist das kleinste Gerät, mit dem Carl Zeiss das Anwendungsspektrum seiner Koordinatenmessgeräte weiter ausbaut. Das Gerät vereint taktiles ZEISS Scanning und optisches Messen. Damit gibt es diese Kombi- nation jetzt in zwei Größen: O-INSPECT 322 und das bisherige Messgerät O-INSPECT 442. Beide nutzen die gleiche Sensorik und gleiche Funktionen, unterscheiden sich aber in den Messbereichen. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/klein_und_doch_gross-20235.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Il vetro ci ha abituato in questi ultimi 20 anni alle sue tante meraviglie. Così tante da riuscire difficili da raccontare perfino per gli esperti. E’ questa la sfida che la multinazionale AGC Flat Glass si pone con la sua presenza ai Forum di Primavera di Verona (Forum Vetro-Forum Serramenti- Forum Retail) a proposito di Planibel LOW-E Light, il vetro avanzato prodotto nello stabilimento di Cuneo. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/agc_flat_glass_focus_sul_vetro_bassoemissivo_planibel_low_e_light-19425.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 El Segundo Tribunal Unitario del Cuarto Circuito de la Monterrey, en su carácter de Tribunal de Apelación, confirmó la decisión de un Juzgado de Distrito y rechazó 18 demandas de concurso mercantil involuntario presentadas en contra de Vitro y de sus subsidiarias. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/fondos_disidentes_de_vitro_deberan_cubrir_costos_de_demandas-19408.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Am 21./22. Juni treffen sich Einrichter, Planer, Innenarchitekten sowie Innenausbauer und Ladenbauer in Essen auf der Zeche Zollverein. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/flachglas_markenkreis_laedt_zum_raumglas_forum_2012-20232.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Welcome to Sao Paulo on 16.-19.May.2012 The largest trade event for the glass, window and hardware industry in Latin America. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/glass_south_america_tecnology_glass_south_america_design-20229.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Como chegar ao Transamerica Expo Center (TEC) http://www.glassglobal.com/news/bem_vindo_glass_south_america_16_19mayo_2012-20228.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Nippon Sheet Glass Co. said Thursday it slid into a net loss for the fiscal year ended March and warned of deeper trouble ahead, soaking up restructuring costs to offset the impact of Europe´s economic weakness on its core construction and auto glass operations. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/nippon_sheet_glass_posts_loss_sees_deeper_losses-20223.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Today, RHI’s CEO Franz Struzl signed a non-bindung MOU together with representatives of the Republic of Serbia and the City of Kraljevo. In this MOU, RHI expresses its interest to pursue an acquisition of the assets of Magnohrom d.o.o. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/rhi_ag_signs_non_binding_memorandum_of_understanding_mou_in_serbia-20222.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Robert Bürkle GmbH will present the new SL Lamination Technology at the SNEC PV Show in Shanghai that will take place from 16th to 18th May 2012 (Bürkle booth no. E4-625). This revolutionary technology is used for the production of crystalline solar modules. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/buerkle_presents_new_sl_lamination_technology_in_shanghai-20221.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Die Robert Bürkle GmbH präsentiert auf der SNEC in Shanghai vom 16. bis 18. Mai (Stand E4-625) die neue SL Laminiertechnologie. Diese ist einsetzbar für die Fertigung von kristallinen Modulen. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/buerkle_praesentiert_in_shanghai_neue_sl_laminiertechnologie-20220.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Das Ostbayerische Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V., kurz OTTI bot vom 07. bis 08. Mai 2012 in Weimar die erste Fachtagung zum Thema „Starkes Glas – Herausforderungen für zukünftige Glasanwendungen“ an. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/otti_fachtagung_starkes_glas_herausforderungen_fuer_zukuenftige_glasanwendungen-20219.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 27 апреля 2012 года в Москве в здании Российского союза промышленников и предпринимателей состоялось заседание Попечительского совета Конкурса на соискание ежегодной общественной премии «Регионы – устойчивое развитие». http://www.glassglobal.com/news/jsc_rasko_the_winner_of_competition_regions_a_sustainable_development-19432.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The full-dome show, Carl Zeiss – Visions for the World, produced for Carl Zeiss by Munich-based agency visuarte - mediale erlebniswelten took home the intermedia-globe SILVER Award at the 2012 WorldMediaFestival. The 360 degree dome projection, which unfurls in all its glory in planetariums featuring full-dome systems, was honored with the award in the Corporate Films category. The award ceremony was held on 9 May 2012 in Hamburg. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/award_for_carl_zeiss_full_dome_show-20211.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Leading Solar Glass Suppliers around the world rely on Bürkle’s process experience and high-quality Roller Coating Machines for the application of Anti-Light Reflective (AR) Coating Materials onto Glass used as front glass of solar modules. AR coating reduces the reflection of the incoming light and increases the light transmission through the glass. Since more light will contact the solar cells this additional energy improves the overall efficiency of the solar modules. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/buerkle_supplies_coating_lines_for_the_production_of_anti_light_reflective_glass-20210.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The Carl Zeiss AG Supervisory Board has elected Dr. Dieter Kurz as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board, effective immediately. "With Dr. Kurz, we are gaining a Chairman of the Supervisory Board who is very familiar with the company and the challenges of our portfolio through his many years of successful work as a Member of the Executive Board and President and CEO of Carl Zeiss AG," said Dr. Michael Kaschke, President and CEO of Carl Zeiss AG. "We at Carl Zeiss are looking forward to working with him." http://www.glassglobal.com/news/new_chairman_of_supervisory_board_at_carl_zeiss_ag-20209.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Der Aufsichtsrat der Carl Zeiss AG wählte mit sofortiger Wirkung Dr. Dieter Kurz zum neuen Aufsichtsratsvorsitzenden. „Mit Dr. Kurz gewinnen wir einen Aufsichtsratsvorsitzenden, der durch seine lange, erfolgreiche Arbeit als Vorstand und Vorsitzender des Vorstands der Carl Zeiss AG das Unternehmen und die Herausforderungen unseres Portfolios sehr gut kennt“, sagte Dr. Michael Kaschke, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Carl Zeiss AG. „Wir von Carl Zeiss freuen uns auf die Zusammenarbeit mit ihm.“ http://www.glassglobal.com/news/neuer_aufsichtratsvorsitzender_der_carl_zeiss_ag-20208.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Customer demand for quality is growing worldwide in a variety of different industry sectors: As can be seen in today´s applications in the field of glass fiber fabric manufacturing, surface inspection systems help to assure that even the highest expectations for quality are met. At the same time these systems play a critical role in production optimization. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/increase_production_output_and_customer_satisfaction_with_seamless_quality_docu-20207.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Fenzi - leader mondiale nella chimica per la seconda lavorazione del vetro piano - sarà presente alla 10a edizione di Glass South America, con prodotti all’avanguardia e tecnologie innovative. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/fenzi_a_glass_south_america_2012-20138.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Межведомственная комиссия по международной торговле (МКМТ) приняла решение о применении сроком на пять лет окончательных антидемпинговых мер относительно импорта стекла термически полированного (флоат-стекла) из России, Беларуси, Польши, Болгарии и Турции, передает “Интерфакс-Украина”. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/mkmt_of_ukraine_took_final_measures-19359.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Консорциум болгарских фирм «Рубин» и «Глас Индастри» стали новыми владельцами крупнейшего стекольного завода в Сербии «Парачинска стаклара», который ранее являлся собственностью ГП «Сербиягаз». http://www.glassglobal.com/news/serbian_parachinska_sklara_got_new_owners-19202.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Компания «Кнауф Инсулейшн» стала обладателем премии GREENOVATION, присужденной за производство минераловатных утеплителей с использованием технологии ECOSE® Technology, и получила знак отличия ‘Green Mark - Sign of Excellence’. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/knauf_insuleyshn_the_owner_of_the_award_greenovation-19089.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Until May 15th you can still profit from reduced conference fees. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/the_9th_international_conference_on_coatings_on_glass_and_plastics-20201.html Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Innovation, Development and Fresh Thinking - The Glass Focus Conference, on 18 May 2012, is the first of its kind and will bring together all stakeholders in the glass supply chain to stimulate debate about innovation in design, use and the application of glass, generate new thinking for research and development in the coming years and promote communication throughout this chain – both between levels of the chain as well as from tip-to-tail. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/glass_focus_conference_2012-20200.html Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Dow Automotive Systems will serve as a Gold Sponsor of Auto Glass Week 2012, which will be held September 20-22 in Louisville, Ky., at the Louisville Marriott Downtown and the Kentucky International Convention Center. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/-20198.html Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 At the Achema 2012 trade fair Siemens is focusing on the topic of lifecycle management. "We´re demonstrating how the process industry can benefit from Siemens products, systems, solutions and services", said Axel Lorenz, Head of Process Automation for the Siemens Industry Automation Division, at a press conference in Karlsruhe, Germany. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/siemens_a_reliable_partner_to_the_process_industry_for_sustainable_economics-20197.html Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Zur Achema 2012 stellt Siemens das Thema Lifecycle Management in den Mittelpunkt. "Wir zeigen, wie die Prozessindustrie von Siemens-Produkten, -Systemen, -Lösungen und -Dienstleistungen profitieren kann", sagte Axel Lorenz, Leiter Process Automation der Siemens-Division Industry Automation, bei einem Pressegespräch in Karlsruhe. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/siemens_als_verlaesslicher_partner_der_industrie_fuer_nachhaltige_wirtschaft-20196.html Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Die deutsche Behälterglasindustrie startete in das Jahr 2012 mit wenigen Abweichungen zum Vorjahreszeitraum: Der Absatz bezogen auf die Tonnage entsprach dem des Vorjahreszeitraums. Während der Monat Februar noch ein Absatzplus von 4,1 Prozent gegenüber dem Monat Februar im Jahr 2011 aufzeigt, bilanziert der Monat März 2012 mit einem Minus von 4,4 Prozent gegenüber dem März 2011. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/behaelterglasindustrie_startet_konstant_ins_neue_jahr-20195.html Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The largest trade event for the glass, window and hardware industry in Latin America. Glass South America is the greatest opportunity to meet with thousands of sales prospects http://www.glassglobal.com/news/7_days_to_go_to_glass_south_america_online_registration-20188.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Download Last Issue NOW http://www.glassglobal.com/news/middle_east_glass_magazine_now_in_free_soft_copy_special_for_glassman_mexico-20187.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Program Highlights published: The second edition of GPD South America is to take place on 17th - 18th of May in Sao Paulo, Brazil and will give those attending the opportunity to discuss issues concerning the booming glass industry in this market. We remind you that the conference is organized in conjunction with Glass South America exhibition. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/gpd_south_america_final_program-20186.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Dr. Dieter Kurz (64) is the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of SCHOTT AG, based in Mainz, Germany. The Supervisory Board chose the former CEO of Carl Zeiss AG to succeed Dr. Theo Spettmann, who resigned from this position for health reasons at the beginning of March. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/kurz_new_chairman_of_the_supervisory_board_of_schott-20185.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Tree serves as source of energy for hybrid vehicles at Floriade 2012 http://www.glassglobal.com/news/scheuten_designs_delivers_and_installs_first_solar_tree_in_the_netherlands-20184.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 This year Siemens will be presenting its portfolio of products for the glass industry at the Glass South America Exhibition in Brazil for the first time. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/siemens_to_debut_at_the_glass_south_america_exhibition-20183.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Vitro wishes to inform it has been awarded the Customer Center of Expertise Primary Certification by SAP, for complying with all of the support infrastructure, processes and requirements made by SAP to its users. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/vitro_is_certified_by_sap-20182.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Emhart Glass is pleased to announce the launch of a new addition to its FlexIS integrated control system: Ware Handling Supervision, or WHS. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/emhart_glass_launches_flexis_ware_handling_supervision-20181.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. wishes to inform that four of its affiliates: Vidrio y Cristal, Vitro Automotriz, Industria del Álcali as well as Vitro Envases (Vidriera Los Reyes), were duly acknowledged by the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTWI) among its Best Places to Work listing for 2012. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/vitro_is_acknowledged_by_the_great_place_to_work_institute-20180.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 With Axio Zoom.V16, Carl Zeiss is defining a new instrument class in microscopy. For the first time, zoom microscopes are now combining typical benefits of stereomicroscopes such as zoom optics and long working distances with the higher resolutions of light microscopes. In comparable image fields, Axio Zoom.V16 offers a 2.5 times higher resolution than stereomicroscopes. With a 16x zoom range, Axio Zoom.V16 surpasses all comparable microscopes currently available. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/the_zoom_microscope_axio_zoomv16_by_carl_zeiss-20179.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Energieopwekkende boom dient als oplaadpunt tijdens de Floriade 2012 http://www.glassglobal.com/news/scheuten_ontwerpt_levert_en_plaatst_eerste_solarboom_van_nederland-20178.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Siemens will be exhibiting at the Automotive Testing Expo 2012 in Stuttgart from June 12 – 16, 2012 with a portfolio of testing technology and solutions for automotive manufacturers and their suppliers. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/siemens_to_showcase_automotive_test_portfolio_at_the_automotive_testing_expo2012-20177.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Auf der Automotive Testing Expo 2012, die vom 12. bis 16. Juni 2012 in Stuttgart stattfindet, präsentiert Siemens sein Test- und Prüftechnikportfolio für Automobilhersteller und deren Zulieferer. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/siemens_praesentiert_test_und_prueftechnik_auf_der_automotive_testing_expo_2012-20176.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 The company reported revenue of $1.92 billion, up 2% sequentially, off 0.2% year-over-year and ahead of the Street at $1.87 billion. Non-GAAP profits of 30 cents a share were ahead of the Street at 28 cents. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/corning_q1_tops_estimates_gorilla_glass_stars_shares_rally-20175.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Two out of four members of the SEMATECH EMI Partnership placed an order with Carl Zeiss to purchase an actinic aerial image metrology system AIMS™ EUV for reviewing defects in advanced masks needed for extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL). http://www.glassglobal.com/news/carl_zeiss_received_two_orders_for_the_extreme_ultraviolet_lithography_system-20174.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Gauge option for the ISIS Dimensional Gauge, an integral part of its MiniLab Glass Container Measurement System. This new option provides the ability for automated mold-correlated wall thickness measurement of glass containers on a sampling basis. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/emhart_glass_launches_isis_wall_thickness_gauge-20173.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Jean-Marc Flesselles, department director and project manager of the Glass Melting Department at Saint-Gobain in France, says that the research in glass manufacturing with X-ray microtomography is only in its infant stages. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/saint_gobain_officials_say_manufacturing_research_in_its_early_stages-20172.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Über fünf Jahre Forschung und Entwicklung haben sich gelohnt: Das in Bremen ansässige Unternehmen toughTrough GmbH hat ein Solarspiegelsystem entwickelt, das durch seine robuste Leichtbauweise entscheidend zur Konkurrenzfähigkeit von solarthermischen Kraftwerksanlagen beiträgt. Bei der Entwicklung integrierten die Ingenieure erfolgreich Technologien aus der Luft- und Raumfahrt, die ausschlaggebend zur Leichtbaukonstruktion beitrugen. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/bremer_unternehmen_toughtrough_gmbh_verkuendet_lieferabkommen_mit_agc_glass-20171.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP) stellt sein neues High-Performance STP 305-24/Vd Solarmodul mit SuperPoly-Technologie auf der Solar Expo 2012 vor. Mit 305 Wp Nennleistung und bis zu 15,7% Effizienz ist das High-Performance-Module ideal für größere Projekte im Commercial-Sektor geeignet, die einen möglichst geringen Energiepreis (LCOE) anstreben. Das Solarmodul wird vom 9.-11. Mai 2012 auf der Solar Expo 2012 in Verona zum ersten Mal in Europa gezeigt und ist ab sofort in ganz Europa verfügbar. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/suntech_stellt_neues_high_performance_modul_305w_mit_superpoly_technologie_vor-20167.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Один из крупнейших европейских производителей и переработчиков листового стекла, компания «Глас Треш» 11 мая 2012 года официально открывает завод в Артемовске после технической модернизации, сообщили в пресс-службе компании. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/on_may_11_2012_glas_troesch_will_officially_open_plant-19435.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Министерство экономического развития Азербайджана опубликовало инвестиционные проекты, которые предлагает Иордания в рамках создания кремниевого (силиконового) кластера. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/jordan_looks_for_in_azerbaijan_investments_for_creation_of_plants_on_production_of_float_glass_and_glassware-19360.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Комплексное перерабатывающее предприятие по очистке и сортировке отходов из стекла будет построено в подмосковном Клину в 2013-2014 году, сообщили в пресс-службе областного министерства ЖКХ. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/complex_on_processing_of_a_waste_of_glass_will_construct_in_the_wedge_by_2014-19204.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 DuPont Electronics & Communications President David B. Miller said today during a presentation at the Barclays Chemical ROC Stars conference held in New York City that DuPont advances in materials are continuing to drive the cost of photovoltaic (solar) energy lower. As a result, the pursuit of photovoltaic grid parity - the point at which the unsubsidized cost of photovoltaic electricity is equal to the price of electricity from the grid - is well on track, with industry expectations that, on average, global commercial and residential markets will reach grid parity by 2015. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/dupont_innovations_amp_up_returns_on_investment_for_solar_energy-20169.html Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Glass manufacturer, Zimbabwe Glass Industries (Zimglass), has once again failed to re-open as scheduled in April amid revelations that its blast furnace is still to be completed as some of the required equipment for the refurbishment is still to be delivered http://www.glassglobal.com/news/zimbabwe_zimglass_fails_to_re_open-20166.html Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions announces the commercial launch of DuPont™ SentryGlas® N-UV ionoplast interlayer, a new interlayer technology for durable architectural safety glass with unsurpassed transmission of natural UV light into spaces containing special lightrequiring flora and fauna. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/dupont_announces_commercial_launch_of_new_safety_glass_interlayer_for_high_uv-20165.html Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 DuPont™ SentryGlas® N-UV ist eine jetzt in den Markt eingeführte Ionoplast Zwischenlage von DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions für Architekturverglasungen, die sich durch eine weitgehende Durchlässigkeit für den UV-Anteil des Sonnenlichts auszeichnet. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/dupont_fuehrt_neue_verbundglas_zwischenlage_mit_hoher_uv_durchlaessigkeit-20164.html Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 futronic is developing the complete control system for two stemware production lines - from glass cutting at the feeder to the conveyor to the annealing lehr - on behalf of Forma Glas, the Austrian engineering firm. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/futronic_control_systems_for_stemware_production_in_china-20163.html Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Im Auftrag des österreichischen Maschinenbauers Forma Glas entwickelt futronic das komplette Steuerungssystem für zwei Produktionslinien für die Kelchglasfertigung - vom Glasschnitt am Feeder bis zum Abtransport in den Kühlofen. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/futronic_steuerungen_fuer_kelchglas_produktion_in_china-20162.html Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Esta máquina de reciente desarrollo se aplica en el reciclaje de vidrio fino, hueco y plano, donde separa tanto a los colores erróneos y CPP (Cerámica, Piedras, Porcelana) en el flujo de los fragmentos de vidrio con una pérdida mínima de material. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/nuevo_sistema_de_clasificacion_para_vidrio_k9_flash-20140.html Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 SCHOTT and MORITEX launched their new digital LED controller MLEF-A015G2DT, the newest addition to their MCV light series of illumination products for image processing applications. This new controller is the top-line product in the company’s LED product line-up which employs the time-tested constant voltage control system. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/schott_and_moritex_develop_next_generation_digital_led_controller-20160.html Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Saint-Gobain reported first-quarter 2012 sales of €10.2 billion (about $13.4 billion), up 3.7 percent from first quarter 2011. According to a May 3 release, the company saw double-digit organic growth in the United States, driven by businesses linked to residential construction. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/saint_gobain_posts_sales_increase-20159.html Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Viracon named Jacques Ouellette of TGI Technical Glass, Inc., as sales representative responsible for supplying Viracon glass products to western Canada, according to a release. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/viracon_names_jacques_ouellette_sales_representative_for_western_canada-20158.html Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Bei vielen Waren, die heute angeboten werden, drängt sich der Eindruck auf, dass sie bereits mit einer geplanten Ob­soleszenz entwickelt wurden. Kaum ist die Gewährleistung überschritten, treten, insbesondere bei technischen Arti­keln, häufig erste Mängel auf. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/funktions_isolierglas_langlebig_und_zuverlaessig-20155.html Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 This year, the 86th Annual DGG Conference will be staged in conjunction with the 11th ESG Conference and include the ICG Annual Meeting, the Glass Trend Seminar "Glass Technology", the Plansee Session and the Session “Laser Applications”. The event will take place in Maastricht (The Netherlands) from 3 to 6 June 2012. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/esgdgg_conference_2012_4_may_2012_deadline_for_registration-20154.html Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Emhart Glass is pleased to announce a new generation of Neck Ring Mechanisms. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/emhart_glass_launches_new_generation_neck_ring_mechanism-20153.html Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 New Glass Coating Offers Solar Control and Energy Savings http://www.glassglobal.com/news/sunguard_snr_43_by_guardian_available_from_glasswerks-20152.html Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 La empresa mexicana Vitro, uno de los productores y distribuidores de vidrio más grandes del mundo, anunció hoy que sus ventas netas consolidadas se incrementaron 6,4 por ciento en el primer trimestre del año en comparación con el mismo periodo de 2011. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/vitro_reporta_incremento_de_6_4pct_en_ventas_en_primer_trimestre_del_ano-20151.html Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 OLED, tecnologia da sfiorare http://www.glassglobal.com/news/il_nuovo_concept_design_di_agc_presentato_a_milano-20150.html Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Emhart Glass, the leading supplier of machines, controls, and parts to the glass container industry worldwide, has announced that 2012 is its centenary year. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/emhart_glass_celebrates_its_centenary-20143.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Speaking at the company’s annual meeting this morning, Wendell P. Weeks, Corning Incorporated’s (NYSE: GLW) chairman, chief executive officer, and president, told shareholders, “We’re financially strong. We’re uniquely positioned to solve tough technology problems. And we’re succeeding at building a bigger, more balanced company.” http://www.glassglobal.com/news/corning_ceo_were_succeeding_at_building_a_bigger_more_balanced_company-20142.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. announced a new partnership with SIGCO, Inc. that enables the Top Glass Fabricator to add value to its broad range of glass products through the Diamon-Fusion nanotechnology coating, according to an April 27 release. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/dfi_partners_with_sigco_to_broaden_diamon_fusion_distribution_in_new_england-20141.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Den Ausdruck „gelber Engel“ kennt jedes Kind und ein Großteil der rund 17 Millionen Mitglieder hat schon einmal die Pannenhilfe des Unternehmens genutzt: Die Rede ist von Europas größtem Automobilclub, dem ADAC. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/eye_catcher_in_muenchens_skyline-20137.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Oakley Inc., produttore di occhiali da sole, sta sviluppando un tecnologia in grado di proiettare le informazioni direttamente sulle lenti, così da competere potenzialmente con Google Inc. (GOOG). http://www.glassglobal.com/news/oakley_sperimenta_una_tecnologia_in_grado_di_competere_con_il_project_glass-20115.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 23-24 апреля 2012 года в Московском архитектурном институте прошла международная конференция «Стекло в архитектуре: возможности инноваций». http://www.glassglobal.com/news/results_of_the_international_conference_glass_in_architecture_possibilities_of_innovations-19763.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 25 апреля 2012 года в Хашури (регион Шида Картли, Восточная Грузия) прошла церемония начала строительства совместного грузино-азербайджанского предприятия по производству стеклотары, в которой принял участие Президент Грузии Михаил Саакашвили, говорится в сообщении Агентства международной информации Trend. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/in_georgia_bagan_the_construction_of_glass_container_plant-19761.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 24 апреля 2012 года Правительственная делегация во главе с первым заместителем Премьер-Министра Республики Казахстан Сериком Ахметовым посетила стекольный завод компании «Euroglas GmbH». http://www.glassglobal.com/news/kazakhstan_and_germany_discuss_a_question_of_construction_of_the_first_flat_glass_plant_in_kazakhstan-19579.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Corning Inc. is developing a glass that kills drug-resistant bacteria and viruses, and the company believes the innovation has applications in hospitals and beyond. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/corning_inc_developing_killer_glass-20136.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Everyone in Germany knows the expression “yellow angel”, and most of its 17 million members have already made use of the organization´s road assistance service at least once: it is the largest automobile club in Europe, the ADAC. It employs over 2400 people in Munich, until recently at six different locations. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/adac_headquarters_solar_control_glass_thermal_insulation_glass-20135.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 In addition to an extended 18-page industry news section, this bumper issue presents flat and hollow glassmakers with 36 articles covering the latest technological innovations, industry events, trends and opinions. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/largest_ever_mayjune_glass_worldwide_is_out_now-20134.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Glas verdrängt bei der Gestaltung von Innenräumen zusehends klassische Interieur-Materialien wie Holz und Stein. Möglich wurde dieser Trend durch neue Veredelungstechnologien und die Kreati-vität der Glasveredler bei der Produktentwicklung und -vermarktung. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/anhaltender_trend_zu_glas_im_innenbereich-20133.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 A EUR 0.60 dividend per share was approved at the Annual General Meeting of Gerresheimer AG, a leading partner to the pharma and healthcare industry, which was held today in Düsseldorf. A strong set of results was reported for the 2011 financial year at the AGM, where shareholders elected six shareholder representatives to the Supervisory Board, including new members Dr. Karin Dorrepaal and Dr. Peter Noé. At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board re-elected Gerhard Schulze as its chairman. http://www.glassglobal.com/news/gerresheimer_ag_approves_dividend_and_elects_new_supervisory_board_members-20132.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200