The bonding capacity with different metals and alloys, from stainless steel to titanium superalloys, has made glass coatings effective heat shields against corrosion and oxidation at high temperatures ...

One of the staple materials of architecture is glass, but it can constitute a weak point in the thermal performance of buildings if left untreated. The optical and thermal properties of architectural ...

The design applications of glass are as limitless as the imagination. Glass coatings and colors can be applied primarily for aesthetic purposes, yet the performance benefits are an added - sometimes ...

The Mecho/5x manual shade system is designed to allow users to lift shades as large as 288 inches wide and 120 inches tall, with minimal effort, says the maker. The system can improve the design ...

A moth's eye and lotus leaf were the inspirations for an antireflective water-repelling, or superhydrophobic, glass coating that holds significant potential for solar panels, lenses, detectors, ...

Scientists in Spain have tested various properties of anti-reflective and anti-soiling coatings for PV module glass, aiming to develop a material that offers the best balance of desired material ...

Development of glass coatings, that are able to reflect heat (infrared radiation) and allow visible light to pass through with little degradation of perceived clarity or color, is a direct result from ...

Vitro Architectural Glass announced the launch of Solarban Champane, a warm-toned low-emissivity glass that subtly reflects ...

Pilkington UK, for nearly 200 years, has been a world leader in the manufacture of glass and glazing solutions. The Pilkington brand is one of the industry’s leading and most trusted brands around the ...

Glass shower doors are one of those design features that can instantly elevate your bathroom space. When they're sparkling clean, they open up the space, making it feel bigger and brighter. However, ...

Saint-Gobain windscreens, designed around the proprietary Solidion glass material, can provide a hydrophobic function, eliminating the need for wipers. Credit: Saint-Gobain Cockpit windscreens are ...