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You said what? China builds a giant glass bridge
China has done it again as it builds the world’s longest glass suspension bridge. The bridge opened in China’s Shiniuzhai National Park....


Use of Hot Bent Glass: Case Study of 252 East 57th Street, New York
Since ancient times, curved forms in nature have inspired human design. Today, this inspiration is reflected in modern architecture's...


Curved Glass: An Obstacle or Opportunity in Glass Architecture?
Advancements in technology are pushing the boundaries of what's possible, allowing for innovative and life-changing designs. One of the...


Glass in Private Housing – 5 Amazing Everyday Applications
Nothing captures the essence of contemporary lifestyle and architectural trends better than the innovative use of glass in modern homes....


5 Design Trends from Glass Performance Days – Glass in Modern Buildings
1. Glass as a Structural Element Structural glazing is no longer confined to niche projects; it's becoming a mainstream choice in modern...


How to Specify the Right Glass in Terms of Surface Quality for Your Project
As a glass structural engineer, you might often face the challenge of specifying the right glass quality for high-profile facades. The...


Increase Your Energy Efficiency with New Windshield Manufacturing Bending Technologies
Energy efficiency has become a critical focus in the windshield manufacturing industry. Regardless of the system or technical solutions...


Bending as a Key Factor in Windshield Manufacturing
Windshield bending technologies have come a long way since the first commercial pieces of glass were bent in the late 1940s. Initially,...


Killing the glass ghost: how to eliminate white haze from tempered glass?
Tempered glass customers usually have certain tolerances for defects, like tempered distortion and white haze. Recently, I've heard this...


Volume and Flexibility: Key Factors in Double-Edging Line Selection
In recent years, many glass processors have had to adapt their production machinery to be more flexible. The primary reason for this...


Did You Know Glazing Solutions Improve Your Health and Productivity?
Here are some fascinating insights into how our industry, the glass business, significantly enhances human well-being: 1. Workplace and...


Tianjin's Seventh Glass Wonder of the World
A Sustainable Marvel of Glass and Steel Rising high in Tianjin, a northeastern port city of China, the shiny-new Tianjin Finance Centre...


8 ways to reduce tempering furnace energy consumption (2/2)
The first post of this series (How to minimize your tempering line energy consumption) covered the factors that have an impact in the...


How to Minimize Your Tempering Line Energy Consumption (1/2)
It's no surprise that discussions about energy efficiency have extended to include glass tempering lines. Glass tempering, after all,...


Anisotropy = Iridescence = Leopard Spots = Strain Pattern
One of the most pressing debates in the glass industry today revolves around anisotropy: is it a defect or not? The majority of glass...


What is Iridescence (Anisotropy) and 5 Ways to Reduce It in Tempered Glass
In recent years, I’ve been increasingly contacted by building designers perplexed by strange stripes or patterns on their glass façades....


Practical Advice on Reducing Roller Wave in Your Tempered Glass
Optical issues in high-end façade projects have become a critical topic, with roller wave being one of the most common defects....


Don't Risk Lives: 4 Ways to Ensure Your Glass is Safety Glass
Tempered glass, also known as safety glass, is designed to shatter into small, harmless pieces rather than dangerous shards. This feature...


Custom Glass Shipping Racks to Protect Your IG Units and Low-E Glass
Glass shipping racks are essential for safely transporting delicate glass products. At H&H Glass Machinery, our custom glass shipping...


Architectural Glass Trends and New Products
Centuries ago, craftsmen unlocked the secret of transforming sand and soda ash into exquisite objects. Glass, with its unique ability to...
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