Latest Articles in Fabrication

  • Direct-to-glass printing
    The process of introducing a new product is never linear
    April 1, 2009
    What comes first, the process or the product? For General Glass International, Secaucus, N.J., the impetus to buy one of the first direct-to-glass printing machines in the United States came at GlassBuild America in 2007.

  • Decorative glass wows attendees at glasstec
    November 26, 2008
    In addition to solar technology and products, the 20th glasstec was a treasure house of gorgeous and innovative decorative glass. Other than decorative glass booths that looked like pieces of art, stunning decorative glass panels—painted, acid-etched, silk-screened, sandblasted and more--surrounded the glass technology symposium area. The eye-catcher of the show was a bent bridge of cold-...

  • Glazier Bulletin: Pretty panes
    Dip Tech brings digital drop-on-demand print on glass
    April 1, 2008
    Residents of Hamburg, Germany, ride in style when they visit one of their local administrative buildings. The building’s elevator was enclosed in printed glass as part of a recent renovation. The end result was a joint effort of the creative vision of Bernd Hoffmann, principal designer, Hoffmann Glas-Technik-Design, Hildesheim, Germany, the glass production expertise of Interpane-Sicherheitsglas...

  • Machinery: GlassJet prints digital images directly on glass
    Machine uses solvent-based ceramic link, no screens
    April 1, 2008
    The Eiserfeld Municipal Bank in Germany has a glass façade imprinted with a satellite image of the town and its surroundings. GlassJet digital printer from Dip Tech of Israel imprinted the image on the glass. GlassJet is marketed as the first industrial direct-on-glass digital printer that uses a computer inkjet printing method with solvent-based ceramic inks.

  • Decorative Glass Jewel Box
    April Glass Magazine
    April 1, 2007
                         Click here for Decorative Glass Slide Show.          Glass jewel box legend 1. Carolina Glass & Mirror, Inc. Cast glass made with a popcorn pattern, formed in a kiln using ceramic fiber molds. 2. Ultraglas. ArchiTexture Custom Deco Dolphin piece was produced in Aqua glass. 3. GlassKote....

  • Joy of decorative glass
    Field among the fastest growing in the industry
    April 1, 2007
    It’s easy to see why people are drawn to decorative glass installations. Kiln-cast glass refracts light and reflects color. It changes with ambient light levels, surrounding colors and movement. Installing decorative glass is like putting architectural scale jewels into your projects. This glass is both durable and gorgeous. Long after resin, flooring, wall...

  • Mirroring medicine: Breathtaking architecture matches breakthrough medical technology at CHOP
    May 1, 2006
    After five years and $650 million, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia now shines as the city’s latest architectural jewel. The three-phase project transformed CHOP from a dark, 1970s-era structure to a light and welcoming glazed expansion that tested technical and creative abilities of participants every step of the way.The importance of the CHOP expansion and recladding, however...

  • Guide to interior glass: Keys to collaboration
    How to work with artists
    August 1, 2005
    Bringing the glass artist into the architectural planning process as early as possible allows the artwork to be seamlessly integrated into the project.
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