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Interview with Miika Äppelqvist of Glaston

‘I am confident that things will soon be moving forward again’

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Miika Äppelqvist (38) has been Senior Vice President of Glaston's Architecture division since the end of 2023 and is one of the two Managing Directors of the German branch. GW-News asked him how he assesses the market and what Glaston presented at glasstec 2024. Miika Äppelqvist has been with Glaston since 2013, where he has held a number of management positions.

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glasstec 2024

Glaston to present new solutions for optimised glass processing

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At glasstec 2024, Glaston will showcase ways to enhance glass processing efficiency without sacrificing quality. The company will highlight its ability to tailor solutions to individual business goals, helping manufacturers achieve higher productivity and operational excellence.

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Eyrise/Softsolution

Reliable detection of glass particles and broken corners

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Eyrise has successfully implemented the Softsolution LineScanner, enhancing glass quality monitoring and operational efficiency at its liquid crystal glazing facility. Early results show promising improvements in productivity and reduced downtime. Read here for more details.

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glasstec 2024

Sebastian Payrleitner of Lisec: Robotics and logistics solutions on show

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At this year's glasstec in Düsseldorf, Lisec will be presenting solutions including unloading systems based on robotics. In this interview, Sebastian Payrleitner, Head of Product Management Logistics at Lisec, discusses developments in the field of logistics and reveals more about the robot solution that visitors to glasstec can expect to see.

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Lisec/Ventora

Glass processing innovations that unlock the third dimension

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Ventora and Lisec have found a suitable solution to overcome the challenge of overcoming space constraints and connecting disparate machines that is tailored to the local conditions at Ventora and forms the basis for achieving the company's strategic automation targets.

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Lisec

High-volume laminated glass production with a new machine

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Laminated glass production with state-of-the-art automation and efficiency. That is what Austrian glass processing machine Lisec promise when it comes to their MaxLam S3360 Premium. Can it deliver?

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Lamination

Flachglas Wernberg upgrades its 50-year-old glass lamination line

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Flachglas Wernberg has revolutionized its 50-year-old lamination line with Glaston ProL technology, boosting efficiency, automation, and energy savings. Learn about the innovative upgrades that set a new standard in glass lamination.

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Appointments

New Customer Experience Director at Viprotron North America

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Viprotron North America is pleased to introduce its newest team member! Jakub Kowalczyk is the new Customer Experience Director for Viprotron North America.

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From the Lisec blog

The emerging roles of robots in the glass industry

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As automation progresses, more and more robots are finding their way into the production halls of the flat glass industry. Robot technology is improving both process reliability and the quality of glass products.

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systron seaming line for XXL panes

Full automation from the cutting table to the tempering furnace

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In addition to a line with the systron 6033es1 at its heart, arcon Flach- und Sicherheitsglas GmbH & Co. KG in Feuchtwangen in southern Germany has installed a 6033proHD CNC processing centre. With storage automation and face-to-face positioning of this waterjet system, arcon achieves high processing versatility with minimal resources.

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glasstec 2024

Practical cases of digital and AI tools already in use today

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Digital technologies will be one hot topic at this year’s glasstec. Artificial Intelligence plays a prominent role here and is already used at various stages of the (glass) industry. See here some practical examples and also what you can look forward to in Düsseldorf from October 22 to 25.

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euroTech

New name, fresh vigour for 2024 and an expanded product range

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The former euroTech Vertriebs GmbH is now starting the new year with vigour under the new name "euroTech Handling GmbH". The change in the company name emphasises the further development as a specialist for handling solutions and marks the expansion of the range of services beyond vacuum technology. Here are the details:

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Michela Lattuada of Adelio Lattuada

Navigating female leadership in manufacturing with strength and empathy

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In a recent interview, Michela Lattuada, a prominent figure in the Italian manufacturing industry, shared insights into her journey as a female business leader and its unique challenges as well as the strengths she brings to her role.

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Press Glass

Bringing European expertise to US glass production

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Since establishing their presence in the US through an acquisition, Poland-based glass fabricator Press Glass, also active in Europe and the UK, has continued its brisk growth. To support this, the company has recently invested in a Glaston ProL convection control upgrade at its plant in Ridgeway, Virginia.

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Glass coating

A glass coating machine for treating panes as and when needed

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Groupe SVR, a Canadian glass distributor and manufacturer, has announced the integration of an X-Line automatic glass coating machine from EnduroShield into its facility.

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Hegla Group

The future is an old friend

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The Hegla Group is an international supplier of machine, automation and software solutions. We asked the company for an assessment of the current situation, recommendations for its customers, and what the production of the future will look like.

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Lisec

Insights into production at North Glass in China

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Tianjin North Glass is a glass processing company headquartered in Tianjin, China. The company supplies XXL glass with lengths of up to 18 metres as well as producing tempered, curved, laminated, insulating and digitally printed glass for Asia, Europe and North America.

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Glass drilling

Schraml presents the latest generation of glass drilling machine

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Schraml Glastechnik GmbH, an Austrian supplier of vertical glass processing machines, has launched the newest version of its topDRILL glass drilling machine. See here for all the details on what’s new:

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Expertise in Glass made in Germany

Interpane from Hildesheim: How can one processing line do the work of three?

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Interpane Sicherheitsglas GmbH produces more than just standard laminated safety glass and toughened safety glass products. Such as interior and exterior glass with complex shapes. Find out here how the AGC subsidiary managed to stay at the cutting edge:

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Ravensby Glass, Scotland

A UK glass processor looking back at 160 years of history

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Ravensby Glass is a glass company based in Dundee, Scotland, specializing in products such as double and triple glazed units, interior glass and facades. With over 150 employees and 7,000 square metres of production space, the company distributes its products throughout the UK.

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Vacuum systems

German company Schmalz expands US subsidiary

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Almost two years after the ground breaking ceremony, Schmalz recently opened the expansion of its US location. The expansion of the branch in Raleigh, North Carolina, has created space for around 60 new jobs.

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Newly built or renovated windows

How automation of windows can ensure a lower heating load and more fresh air

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When using automation in the building envelope, more living comfort usually goes hand in hand with energy savings. And window functions can also be coupled with the heating system.

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Glas Herzog

Why is this German IGU company so happy with Glaston’s Speed Box?

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"We have great confidence in Glaston," says Andreas Herzog, Managing Director of Glas Herzog of Germany. And this is not only reflected in the recent purchase of a new Speed Box insulating glass line from Glaston. Here are the details of a long-standing partnership.

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Forel

Larger stand at glasstec 2022 for larger systems

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For this edition of the glasstec trade fair, Forel, a specialist in vertical glass processing, had once again enlarged its stand. According to Forel, it wanted to present itself as one of the "must-see" exhibitors. A number of innovations focussing on automation in IGU production and operational logistics have been presented.

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Glaston:

Glas Herzog gets highly automated IG line

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Glas Herzog was founded in 1948 as a glass grinding factory near Heidelberg, Germany. Today, the company offers a full range of functional and insulating glass and has recently installed a new IG line from Glaston.