“Glass and Energy” was a theme high on the agenda at the 20th glasstec in Düsseldorf now drawing to a successful close on 25 October. Over 1,300 exhibitors from throughout the world presented their innovations in the fields of glass industry, glass machinery and equipment construction as well as the glazier trade. For the first time glasstec altogether occupied in excess of 73,000 square metres of net exhibition space.
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- Balance Report glasstec 2008

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Structuring glass surfaces using laser irradiation

The Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) uses laser irradiation to structure glass surfaces.

Structuring glass surfaces using laser irradiation - Structuring glass surfaces using laser irradiation

Solar cells for future-oriented façades

Thin-film solar cells can be easily integrated into glass façades. They produce power even without direct exposure to sunlight and may also be used to create shade.

Solar cells for future-oriented façades - Solar cells for future-oriented façades

Preventing Window Size Reductions in New Buildings

Thanks to their involved commitment the German Flat Glass Manufacturers’ Association and the Association of Window and Façade Manufacturers (Bundesverband Flachglas e.V. / BVF and Verband der Fenster- und Fassadenhersteller e.V. /VFF respectively) are preventing window panes and glass facades having to be made smaller in new buildings in Germany in future.

Preventing Window Size Reductions in New Buildings - Preventing Window Size Reductions in New Buildings

mobile.glasstec.de - the mobile glasstec site

Our mobile glasstec information system: optimized for mobile phones and pda. All the information at a glance for the preparation of the glasstec visit.
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Design and technology highlight: glass technology live 2008 shows cold-bent glass bridge

There will be a world premiere and absolute highlight at glasstec 2008 from 21 to 25 October in Düsseldorf: a crystal-clear, bent bridge in cold-moulded glass with a span of seven metres. The spectacular exhibit is being presented by the seele company in cooperation with Prof. Stefan Behling and Dipl.- Ing. Andreas Fuchs (IBK Reasearch + Development, University of Stuttgart), and Dr. Ing. Stefan Peters (ENGELSMANN PETERS Ingenieure) within the “glass technology live” special show.
Design and technology highlight: glass technology live 2008 shows cold-bent glass bridge - Design and technology highlight: glass technology live 2008 shows cold-bent glass bridge

New, innovative products mean safety glass can make an individual design statement thanks to skilled finishing. In modern interior design glass products are used in numerous applications to create visual accents.

Glass doors, partition walls and wall coverings are everyday features of today’s residential and business interiors.
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Application as Exhibitor for glasstec 2008

Information all about the application for glasstec 2008. Our special feature: the online application. Benefit from the new features in the glasstec portal. Get registered the safe and convenient way for next glasstec 2008. Your are guided through the application procedure in four steps. For typing mistakes and erroneous inputs our programme will prompt you with an alert. Especially for already registered exhibitors from 2006: login and you will get an already customized form with your data of the last event. You only need to adjust these data according to your needs.
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