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Mappi is ready for the glassworks of the future

A tempering furnace is first and foremost an investment into the future . The companies that design and produce furnaces know this very well , as their greatest commitment is to be able to predict the future of the glass industry , and then make available to the glassmakers a tool that will lead them to success .

Among the companies that stand out for their capacity for innovation at a global leval there is certainly Mappi , an Italian brand for years synonymous with uncompromising quality , and for this reason an excellent reference point to understand how the glassworks of the future will be . Taking advantage of the opportunity offered by Glasstec 2022 we have therefore tried to see today the glassworks of tomorrow , knowing well that this will be the main theme of Mappi ’ s participation in the fair . We have divided our journey into the future of glassware into stages . The first is the “ bigger ”, because the most important in- novation that Mappi presents this year is MTH , the new furnace designed for glassmakers who have to manage large volumes of load and process very large glass sheets without sacrificing quality , flexibility , savings . The new Mappi MTH furnace has a maximum capacity of 3,300 x 6,000 mm , and once again moves the competition bar to a higher level . Such a large furnace demonstrates even more what it means to rely on exclusive Mappi solutions that allow users to obtain excellent results and maximum optimization of energy consumption always and in any case , no matter if it is the “ small ” Fox or the “ giant ” MTH . Before continuing , let us say first of all that this novel furnace is really amazing , its angular lines , enhanced by LED lights , have a charm that had never been seen in the glassworks . The second watchword is “ smarter ”. Mappi machines stand out thanks to their ease of use , the ability to adapt to the most diverse production needs , varying the quantity of the load and the treatment . This is a result of the extensive use of state-of-the-art electronics , exclusive patents , and the consolidated partnership with Siemens , the world leader in 4.0 solutions . A Mappi furnace , year after year , is an increasingly intelligent machine , which decides how to put together maximum quality and

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