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The Olympia glass canopy in Kensington has been completed. Eckersley O’Callaghan engineered the steel and glass canopy that sits atop the public realm space within the Olympia redevelopment.

Glaston, the inventor of the Thermo Plastic Spacer (TPS), has developed a new processing method that allows the use of thin glass in insulating glass units. The process is also suitable for triple insulating glass.

The Swiss company Seen AG, in collaboration with the Bavarian Association for the Protection of Birds (LBV) and other nature and bird protection organisations, has developed an innovative product for retrofitting glass windows and facades to prevent bird collisions.

AGC Glass Europe and Rosi have announced a strategic partnership to promote a circular economy in the glass industry. This collaboration combines AGC's glass production expertise with Rosi's innovative recycling approach from the photovoltaic industry to establish sustainable and low-carbon production methods. Here are the details.

The new partnership between Saint-Gobain Glass and Kvadrat Shade aims to optimally coordinate glazing and shading - two essential elements of modern facades - in order to fully utilise their technical potential. Here are the details.

Pergolas from Hella transform patios and gardens into an oasis of well-being, extending the living area. On Croatia's Adriatic coast, Sintesi model pergolas enhance the sun terraces of Villa Soul Sisters on the island of Korčula and the ACI Marina in Split.

Lifting and transport specialist Heavydrive is presenting its glass installation robot. The 7-axis manipulator has been further developed and now offers even more stability and precision. Here are the details.

The ski museum at Holmenkollen in Oslo is a testament to the rich history of skiing. In order to equip the historic building with a modern glass facade, a demanding glass installation was required, which was preceded by precise planning. Under extreme weather conditions and time pressure, a team from Heavydrive then carried out the installation of 40 large, heavy glass elements.

The systron LOOP system enables precise, automated processing of glass plates in changing shapes and sizes. The system was jointly developed by the mechanical engineering company systron and Thiele Glas. Here are the details.

Glass for Europe has welcomed the decision of the European Council to include flat glass products as part of the extension of the scope of sanctions on Belarus to fight circumvention.

Hueck has expanded its Trigon FS facade modular system with the new Trigon FS 050/060 FP30 fire protection facade, offering fire resistance for 30 minutes. This addition retains the flexibility, energy efficiency and sound insulation of the original Trigon system.

According to the Fenzi Group, its polyurethane sealant Poliver AC has now also received CEKAL certification. The developers say that, this emphasises the high quality and performance of the sealant, which was specially developed for high-performance insulating glass applications.