Glasstec

New technologies for glass finishing and processing make for high production efficiency and create the prerequisites for forward-looking products. In 2009 the European flat glass sector had to cope with marked sales drops. On the German market, for example, flat glass production declined by roughly 19% and flat glass finishing still by 11% against 2008 according to data provided by the German Statistical Office. This development forces glass producers and finishers to make far-reaching savings efforts. | Learn more »

Durable Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Mirrors

To convert sunlight into electricity, an array of concentrating solar power (CSP) mirrors is arranged to reflect and focus the sun light onto a receiver containing heat absorbing fluid. The hot fluid is then used to generate electric power through heat transfer mechanisms and standard steam turbine. There have been constant efforts to increase the solar reflectivity of the mirrors and to improve the durability of the mirror backing paint for the severe environment in the solar field. | Learn more »

25.08.2010

Spotlight on GlassBuild America August IIII