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The BE-AM 2025 Symposium at Formnext in Frankfurt will bring together international experts to present the latest advances in additive manufacturing for architecture and construction. Alongside the symposium, the BE-AM Exhibition will showcase innovative 3D-printed prototypes, furniture and building components from 18 to 21 November. For more details, click here.
Lisec has been honored as one of Austria's best-managed companies. The “Austria's Best Managed Companies 2025” award, presented by Deloitte Austria, Raiffeisen Landesbank Niederösterreich-Wien, and the business magazine trend, recognizes excellent corporate management, sustainable strategies, and a strong corporate culture.
Realised by its own renewables subsidiary Wiegand Green Energy, the Wiegand Group’s production site in Großbreitenbach in central Germany now has a solar roof fitted with more than 18,000 solar modules generating around 7,000 megawatt hours of green energy. Here are more details.
Saint-Gobain uses a contactless glass cleaning system in its laminated safety glass production line in Torgau: The Tornado Channel removes release powder before the washing machine. Find out here how it reduces water consumption and maintenance costs and ensures greater energy efficiency.
Guardian Glass has now launched Claria, an AI-powered assistant designed to help glass processors and planners navigate technical glass questions and assist with product selection. Claria provides quick answers, tailored recommendations, and guidance on complying with regional standards and regulations.
Founded in 1979, Riou Glass has become a European leader in glass processing. Its latest chapter: Riou Ocean Glass in Mauritius, equipped with Glaston technology to serve construction and security markets from Réunion to Eastern Africa and the Middle East.
Flachglas in Germany has just completed a second laminating line upgrade at its Wernberg facility with Glaston's ProL featuring patented Convection Control. This follows on last year's upgrade of a glass lamination line with ProL, which delivered significant improvements in energy consumption, product quality and ease of use.
A+W Software recently announced a strategic partnership with Bohamet S.A., a Polish manufacturer of glass for marine, architectural and security applications, with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. Here are more details on the deal.
Facade specialist Aliplast has taken a significant step and is now using 100 per cent green electricity for production. This is made possible by combining the continuously expanded own solar power production and the purchase of certified green electricity. But this is only the beginning.
The Lisec Group has just announced that the products of Schraml Glastechnik GmbH will from now on be marketed under the Litros brand. To find out more about what will change and what will remain the same, read here.
At Vitrum 2025, Adelio Lattuada will be presenting exciting new products from September 16 to 19, 2025, with which the Italian grinding machine specialist aims to set new standards. Find out here what you can see at the Lattuada stand.
When Vitrum 2025 opens its doors in Milan/Rho from September 16 to 19, Hegla will also be there as an exhibitor. We asked Hegla Managing Director Bernhard Hötger what his company will be presenting.
Volvo Cars' new innovation center in Torslanda near Gothenburg combines architectural design with climate-friendly construction. This also includes the facade glass from IGU manufacturer Glasgruppen, which is equipped with the Ködispace 4SG warm edge system from H.B. Fuller | Kömmerling.
With over 40 years of experience, Ramos Industria del Vidrio is now one of Spain's leading glass finishers. With the new 5025proHD + WM from systron, the glass specialist has now been able to significantly expand its technological capabilities. How? Find out in the following article.
Decorative Glass reinterprets an ancient artistic-cultural heritage with modern materials to create individually designed products. Arab Union Glass is a leading player in the flat glass processing industry, producing top-notch IG units. Together they supply architects with complete solutions. And Lisec machines & software solutions supports them to realize their vision.
Saint-Gobain has begun building its 7th float glass line and 5th mineral wool insulation line in Oragadam, Chennai. This expansion reinforces the Saint-Gobain Group’s strategic commitment to strengthening local manufacturing capabilities and growth in the Indian market.
At Vitrum 2025, Forel will present new vertical systems for the production of insulating glass, glass edge processing, and systems for automated logistics processes. Among other things, the focus will be on a new sorting system for finished insulating glass units.
The Fenzi Group confirms its participation in Vitrum 2025, the prestigious international trade show dedicated to the entire glass supply chain, set to take place September 16 to 19, 2025, at Fiera Milano-Rho.
Industrial glass processing is undergoing radical change: increasing the level of automation is an important step for European flat glass manufacturers and processors in order to survive international competition and fulfil long-term climate targets. The young Austrian company Lumeso provides a key technological building block for this and has already built up a double-digit customer portfolio in just a few months.
Satinal has recently announced the installation of a co-extrusion line specifically designed for the upcoming production of advanced EPE Solar PV encapsulants and EVA tri-layer acoustic interlayers.
Dear readers, here updates and highlights in compact form from the facade, sunshade and glass industries in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (we call it the DACH region). Enjoy.
The Lisec Technology Days 2025 took place in Bad Arolsen on June 25 and 26. Around 60 trade visitors from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Belgium took the opportunity to exchange ideas and information on trends, automation solutions, and forward-looking technologies for flat glass processing.
Swisspacer, the manufacturer of spacer bars for insulating glass, is moving to a new location in Lengwil in the Swiss canton of Thurgau. Read what CEO Matthias Bach has to say about the move, how modern workplaces are being created at the new location, and Swisspacer's commitment to the region.
Cericom GmbH will no longer manufacture laser machines or offer services. Instead, Lisec Laser Solutions will act as the laser competence centre within the Lisec Group. Three solutions are on offer, two of which we have already presented. The third and final part: LDP-A – Laser Drilling Processing
Cericom GmbH will no longer manufacture laser machines or offer services. Instead, Lisec Laser Solutions will act as the laser competence centre within the Lisec Group. Three solutions are on offer, one of which we have already presented. Part two: LMS-A – Laser Marking System.
