Source: DOOR & Window MARKET MAGAZINE by John Hollis and Tara Taffera Those who attended the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention in Denver last week were able to view the latest innovations from door and window manufacturers including new door lines, sliding door systems and an automated exterior shade system. One manufacturer even educated architects on how windows can help a building get to net zero energy. One theme did seem to emerge at AIA: many of the exhibitors showed architects products that focused on a better view—whether in the form of large pieces of glass or sliding door systems.
Source: Corning Incorporated Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) and View Inc., today announced a strategic development agreement to leverage their combined capabilities to advance View’s market-leading dynamic glass. Corning is leading a financial investment in View as part of a Series E round of funding to support the development of dynamic glass technologies for exterior architectural applications. Dr. Jeffrey W. Evenson, Corning’s senior vice president and operations chief of staff, will serve on View’s board of directors.
Source: The Linde Group Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, today announced the launch of S-COAT®, a highly innovative and cost effective anti-reflection (AR) coating technology which significantly increases light transmission values and resultant energy yields of solar modules.
Source: Kawneer Now Available in Single and Double Hung Configurations, the New AA®5450 Series Window Delivers Thermal Intelligence With More Design Flexibility
Source: Furniture Today The U.S. International Trade Commission will meet Sept. 19 to hear a case involving the imports of hardwood plywood from China.
Source: Promat One of the UK leaders in passive fire protection products and systems has announced a major new acquisition which has greatly extended its capabilities in the area of fire-rated glass protection. Promat UK has acquired the operations of Yorkshire-based C3S Securiglass, which has emerged in recent years as a major supplier of fire-resistant, safety, security and blast-resistant, glazing.
Source: Glass International The Glass Performance Days (GPD) conference was this year held in Tampere, Finland, on 13–15 June.
Source: USGNN Charles Bostick of Seele Sedak & Co. used the final day of Glass Performance Days (GPD), which took place last week in Tampere, Finland, to detail the latest in glass technology and projects completed over the last two years. He noted that fantastic things have been going on in architectural glazing. Making his point with a series of telling pictures and diagrams, Bostick said that progress in the last few years has meant further advancement of developments in glazing achieved during the first decade of this century. According to the presentation he gave, there is an effort to standardize the designing, processing and use of oversize glass units, structural glass elements, more advanced connectors and more complex glazing units in regards to geometries, coatings, surface treatments and milling. This, he said, promises to be the base for jumping to the next wave of glazing innovations. The task at hand is to inform the designers of the possibilities and let them come to the glazing industry to find what they need for their visions.
Source: USGlass® Magazine There is no change in the crack system of glass, no matter its various forms.
Stephen Gold, President and CEO of Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI), delivered a keynote presentation on the recovery of the U.S. manufacturing industry during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Summer Conference, held in Rosemont, IL, June 10-13.
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