MobilityKeeping up with the pace of change in the automotive glass market
Glass used in the automotive industry has evolved considerably over the years. Today, it requires much more sophistication to keep up with the latest environmental and production regulations. Passengers and drivers, too, require more in terms of a comfortable and safe automotive experience.
By selecting modern technology from Glaston, glass processors can effectively serve their customers, while staying competitive despite the rapidly evolving market changes.
- Growing energy efficiency trends are driving the design of automotive glass
- Developments in automotive glazing help reduce CO2 emissions and lower manufacturing costs
- To match various automotive needs, equipment should be flexible to process very short series
- Optical quality, functionality and accurate shapes are essential for vehicle manufacturers
- High-performance, lightweight automotive glazing has a positive impact on fuel economy, passenger safety and driving comfort
Products
MATRIX & MATRIX EVO
- Automotive
- Bending & laminating, Automotive, Passenger, Windshield, CSP, Heat treatment, Automotive & display glass, Bending & laminating, Automotive Glass Machines
CHAMP EVO QL
- Automotive, Solar
- Automotive, Solar, Passenger, Bus, Quarterlite, Automotive & display glass, Solar glass, Automotive Glass Machines, Furniture & bathroom, Flat appliances
CHAMP EVO SL
- Automotive
- Automotive, Passenger, Bus, Sidelite, CSP, Photovoltaic, Automotive & display glass, Automotive Glass Machines
CHAMP EVO BL
- Automotive, Solar, Interior & appliances
- Automotive, Solar, Interior & appliances, Passenger, Bus, Backlite, CSP, Photovoltaic, Automotive & display glass, Automotive Glass Machines, Furniture & bathroom, Flat appliances
LAK – Assembling conveyor
- Automotive
- Bending & laminating, Automotive, Passenger, Windshield, Sidelite, Heat treatment, Automotive & display glass, Bending & laminating, Automotive Glass Machines
IKU – De-airing conveyor
- Automotive
- Bending & laminating, Automotive, Passenger, Bus, Windshield, Sidelite, Heat treatment, Automotive & display glass, Bending & laminating, Automotive Glass Machines
Press Bending Unit – Windshield production with press bending section
- Bending (windshields) - Glaston/Tamglass
Improved Edge Compression for windshield bending lines
- Bending (windshields) - Glaston/Tamglass
ESU – Additional preheating, bending and cooling sections
- Bending (windshields) - Glaston/Tamglass
References
FLACHGLAS, Germany
#automation #heat #iControL #reference #scanner #upgrades
“We feel investing in upgrades is a good opportunity to get better energy consumption, better process quality, longer machine running life – and save money. Our oldest Glaston tempering furnace has been producing glass for over 30 years, a good example of machine durability and quality!” says Martin Werner, Technical Manager at FLACHGLAS Wernberg GmbH.
Read moreParagon Tempered Glass, U.S.A.
#automation #automotive #automotive glass #CHAMP #glass processing #Matrix #pre-processing #thin glass #windshield
“When we saw the CHAMP 25 a few years ago, we knew this was the future we should pursue for our next round of capital expenditures,” says Dan Wright, CEO of Paragon Tempered Glass.
Read moreJaakko-Tuote, Finland
#appliances #architectural #automation #glass processing #glass tempering #glass tempering process #iControL #iLooK #Insight #Jumbo Series #reference #safety glass #tempered glass
“Designers are working with even larger glass surfaces, which requires more tempered and tempered-laminated glass. So, we decided to boldly invest in technology that enables us to be in the game,” says Aki Harjunpää, CEO of Jaakko-Tuote of Finland. “Along with other machinery, Glaston’s FC-technology-based Jumbo Series is helping us specialize in highly demanding, world-class glazed structures.”
Read moreLong Nhien, Vietnam
#automotive #automotive glass #bending #glass bending #Matrix #reference #windshield
“The market in Vietnam for cars is very large with lots of room for growth. People are becoming wealthier, and sitting in a car is more comfortable than being on a scooter, which may be prohibited in the next few years,” says Nguyen Phuong Tran, Production Manager, and son of Long Nhien Automotive Glass’s owners, about his home market. “The Glaston Matrix windshield bending furnace is a stepping stone for us to tap into this rapidly expanding business of hundreds of thousands new cars per year.”
Read moreDr. Greiche Glass, Egypt
#automotive #automotive glass #bending and tempering #glass bending #glass tempering #HTBS #reference #safety glass #tempered glass
“Our definition of glass has changed over the years – from a simple see-through, solid material to a high-performance smart product,” says Mohamed Ezz El-Din, Technical Department Manager at DG Glass. “That’s why we have had to change too. Today, we’re investing in new technologies like Glaston’s HTBS bending and tempering furnace to change the definition of automotive glass we’re bringing to the market.”
Read moreShandong Donghao Autoglass, China
#automotive #automotive glass #bending #glass bending #Matrix #reference #safety glass #windshield
With quality as a priority, the Chinese company chose Matrix to bend even the most demanding windshield shapes and meet the highest OEM standards. “We have always given priority to quality when investing in glass processing equipment. We knew Glaston from the past and recognize the company’s expertise as a supplier of automotive glass equipment."
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