Enhanced inspection with deep learning

Enhanced inspection with deep learning

Fast and accurate classification of defects is crucial for automatic inspection systems. Bertrand Mercier explains why ISRA SURFACE VISION’s P2 inline inspection system for glass plate coating now features deep learning classifier technology. The full version of this article appears in the March/April 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

EXCLUSIVE STOELZLE INTERVIEW

EXCLUSIVE STOELZLE INTERVIEW

In recent years, Stoelzle Glass Group has transformed its UK Stoelzle Flaconnage plant into an aspirational model for the production and decoration of sustainable premium spirits bottles. Head of Spirits Business Unit August Grupp and Thomas Riss, Stoelzle Flaconnage’s CEO spoke exclusively to Glass Worldwide about pushing the boundaries in development, design and manufacturing in the pursuit of excellence. The full version of this article appears in the March/April 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

IYOG2022 Opening Ceremony kick-starts ‘The Age of Glass’

IYOG2022 Opening Ceremony kick-starts ‘The Age of Glass’

Communities from all glass sectors and regions have eagerly anticipated 2022: the International Year of Glass, following formal resolution approval granted by the United Nations General Assembly last May. With onsite numbers limited because of Covid-19 restrictions, Glass Worldwide joined 140 esteemed attendees for IYOG2022’s two-day official opening ceremony, held at the UN Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland to celebrate the unique characteristics of glass in all its forms. The full version of this article appears in the March/April 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive.

GROUND IS BROKEN AND DELIVERY UNDERWAY OF £54MILLION GLASS FUTURES DEVELOPMENT IN ST HELENS

GROUND IS BROKEN AND DELIVERY UNDERWAY OF £54MILLION GLASS FUTURES DEVELOPMENT IN ST HELENS

Glass Futures, Network Space Developments, St Helens Borough Council, Liverpool City Region, MPs Marie Rimmer and Connor McGinn welcomed UKRI to the site on Friday 4 February 2022 to mark the ground-breaking of the Glass Futures Centre of Excellence. Glass Worldwide was there. The full version of this article appears in the March/April 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive.

AFGM Chairmanship switches to Indonesia

AFGM Chairmanship switches to Indonesia

During a recent online plenary session, the ASEAN Federation of Glass Manufacturers (AFGM) announced that Harris Hendraka of the Indonesian Glass Manufacturers Association (IGMA) has been elected as Chairman for the next two years, succeeding Trans Quoc Thai from the Vietnam Glass Association (Vieglass). Glass Worldwide, exclusive official AFGM journal, reports on the handover. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

EXCLUSIVE GERRESHEIMER INTERVIEW

EXCLUSIVE GERRESHEIMER INTERVIEW

International manufacturer of moulded and tubular glass Gerresheimer offers an extensive product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging and drug delivery devices. In an exclusive Glass Worldwide interview, Gerry Wilkins, Senior Director for Sales & Marketing in USA and Canada, discusses the company’s strategy for staying current and meeting customers’ glass needs. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

EXCLUSIVE GLASS FUTURES INTERVIEW

EXCLUSIVE GLASS FUTURES INTERVIEW

At COP26 in Glasgow last November, Glass Futures exhibited glass products made with 90% less carbon, the result of a revolutionary trial funded by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Energy Innovation Programme and led by Encirc in collaboration with Diageo and HEINEKEN. Speaking exclusively to preferred media partner Glass Worldwide, Glass Futures General Manager Aston Fuller reflected on the achievement of this collaborative climate action. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

From hot to cold, all under one roof

From hot to cold, all under one roof

Since the end of 2019, CNUD EFCO GFT, a proven successful player in the field of flat glass production equipment, has been part of the Grenzebach Group. With the adoption of the Grenzebach name, the next step on the way to integration took place at the beginning of 2022. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

A comprehensive approach to managing energy

A comprehensive approach to managing energy

To optimise its energy consumption and energy costs, packaging glass manufacturer Vetropack Group believed it was necessary link all disciplines involved, from production and engineering to procurement. Rudolf Traxler explains why the long-time Siemens customer has chosen the Simatic Energy Manager PRO software solution for its energy management requirements. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

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