October 2020

The Italian Trade Agency and GIMAV produced a dynamic digital publication highlighting glass machinery, equipment and tool solutions from leading Italian manufacturers. The dynamic and mobile-responsive digital publication highlights products from 22 companies, with videos, photos and additional…

During the NGA Glass Conference, held virtually July 28-30, the National Glass Association advocacy and technical team responded to frequently asked questions about glass performance, notable code updates, bird-glass requirements and more. Below are highlights from the sessions. 

The 2021 building code is set to allow mass timber buildings up to 18 stories high. What are the fire, seismic and structural performance considerations?

A glass industry guide to adopting new software and digital technologies, for manufacturers and contractors.

 5 key takeaways from industry experts at the July NGA Glass Conference.

587 young inventors participated in the 2020 Connecticut Invention Convention. Winners will participate in the National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo.

The artistic expression and technical precision in glass systems is found in installations regulated by standards, specifications and code requirements. Understanding the differences between these regulations can help identify where artistic and technical expressions cross into the legal realm.

These key players—architect, owner, general contractor, glazing subcontractor, consultant, manufacturer and academic—operate in silos, often not seeming to speak the same language when communicating with each other. There is frequently confusion when trying to understand each other’s perspectives.

We’re in a new era for manufacturing: three considerations for glass fabricators.

2020 has challenged glass companies across all segments of the industry, but it hasn’t stopped the pace of innovation and evolution across the industry. This six-part series presents Glass Magazine’s complete Industry Trends report.