Hot topics 2024 – what ’ s on the mind of the glass sector glasstec 2024 presents and discusses solutions to current challenges within the glass sector . The main focus is on the issues “ Circular economy ”, “ Digital technologies ” and “ Decarbonisation ”. What options for change must the glass industry explore to unearth significant potentials for the future ?
New approaches to solutions Leading representatives as well as many top level talks at the glasstec conference and the innovation exhibit glass technology live demonstrate new approaches to solutions from research , science and industry .
Circular economy Energy , resources and recycling in the glass industry How can the use of energy and resources be reduced while the reuse rates along the glass value creation chain are increased ? In focus : the topics of recycling and upcycling .
Digital technologies Digitalisation , “ machine languages ” and AI How to successfully connect standardised digital processes to a network that reaches beyond individual companies , so that self-learning machines can use unified data platforms as a basis for communication ?
Decarbonisation New key technologies and sustainable resource How can the energy intensive glass industry that is also highly dependent on natural gas achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 ? Focus on : The switch to new key technologies and sustainable resources to avoid processdependent emissions .
trade visitors , architects and all those interested in future applications of glass .
Strong international interest and a “ full
Focus on innovation The innovation show glass technology live ( gtl ) at glasstec is considered the showcase for tomorrow ’ s technologies presenting innovative glass structures from industry and science in cooperation in the technical universities of Darmstadt , Delft , Dresden and Bochum . It is a highlight for house ” glasstec is synonymous with progress and innovation . The strong and continued interest taken by both exhibitors and the world of international experts underscores the trade fair ’ s pole position . Again a high number of visitors is expected from all over the world , who appreciate glasstec as an indispensable platform for knowledge transfer and initiating business deals . Here glass industry experts and decision-makers meet to jointly work on the solutions for tomorrow and actively shape the future of the glass industry .
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