A shift in mindset has finally begun within the glass container manufacturing industry and focus is now moving towards a carbon-free future. Everyone in the industry should be excited to hear the latest news about several hybrid and all-electric melting initiatives becoming a reality. The need for larger installed power supplies brings new design challenges, as well as interesting opportunities. Choosing a power supply provider with a high level of expertise is key to achieving the most energy-efficient and cost-effective solution, says René Meuleman. The full version of this article appears in the May/June issue that has been mailed globally and is also available now free of charge in the digital archive*.

Digitalisation has become a key topic for almost all businesses in the glass industry and the necessary technologies are now available. But along with progress come new questions: For example, how to start the digitalisation process and where? And what are the benefits to the bottom line? Learning more about digital twins will bring readers closer to the answers, says Bernhard Saftig. The full version of this article appears in the May/June issue that has been mailed globally and is also available now free of charge in the digital archive*.