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Glass Technology - Pilkington

https://www.pilkington.com/en/global/knowledge-base/glass-technology

Imagine a world without glass! How different our lives would be without it! Our houses and offices would be dark, cars would be impractical and window shopping would not be possible. Take a glimpse into the NSG Group's technology..... adding value through innovation.

The Float Process - Step-by-step - Pilkington

https://www.pilkington.com/en/global/knowledge-base/glass-technology/the-float-process/the-float-process-step-by-step

Watch the magic of this science-based process begins to unfold, in a series of stages on a float line that may be nearly half a kilometre long. Raw materials enter at one end. From the other, plates of glass emerge, cut precisely to specification, at rates as high as 6,000 tonnes a week. In between lie six high integrated stages...

The Float Process - Pilkington

https://www.pilkington.com/en/global/about/education/the-float-process/the-float-process

At the heart of the world's glass industry is the float process - invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952 - which manufactures clear, tinted and coated glass for buildings, and clear and tinted glass for vehicles.

Insights - Pilkington

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Introducing Pilkington Anti-condensation Glass. By keeping the outer surface of the glass warmer, this latest innovation solves a common problem with Insulated Glass Units – external condensation – giving homeowners a clearer view.

Pilkington Technology Management Limited scoops a prestigious ...

https://www.pilkington.com/en/global/news-insights/latest/pilkington-technology-management-limited-scoops-a-prestigious-innovation-award

Pilkington Technology Management Limited announces today that its antiviral glass development project has been successful in receiving a 100 per cent award from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.

How Modern Architecture can benefit from Transparent Fire Protection

https://www.pilkington.com/en/global/news-insights/latest/how-modern-architecture-can-benefit-from-transparent-fire-protection

Natural light plays a major role in today’s modern design. Glass not only bridges the gap between the outdoors and indoors, enhancing energy conservation and occupant well-being, but also meets critical performance standards such as fire safety.

Pilkington Sundym Select

https://www.pilkington.com/en/global/automotive/automotive-overview/automotive-products/pilkington-sundym-select

Pilkington Sundym™ Select is the latest glazing innovation from Pilkington Automotive. Utilising state of the art Suspended Particle Device (SPD) technology, Pilkington Sundym™ Select laminated glazing affords the driver complete control of light levels within the vehicle.

Sir Alastair Pilkington

https://www.pilkington.com/en/global/about/education/sir-alastair-pilkington

Sir Alastair Pilkington - he was honoured with a knighthood in 1970 - invented the "float" method of glass making which revolutionised the industry in the 1960s.

Pilkington Suncool™ Q

https://www.pilkington.com/en/global/products/product-categories/solar-control/pilkington-suncool-range/pilkington-suncool-q

Pilkington Suncool™ Q Range – is a neutral, superior solar control glass with high colour-stability, low reflection and superb selectivity. The range includes Pilkington Suncool™ Q 50, Pilkington Suncool™ Q 60 and Pilkington Suncool™ Q 70 oferring various levels of light transmission and a solar heat gain.

The NSG Group rolls out the third edition of Glass in Architecture

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NSG Group will roll out the third edition of its prestigious Glass in Architecture book at this year’s Glasstec trade fair in Dusseldorf on 22nd – 25th October 2024. The book, originally launched in 2011, showcases some of the most prestigious architectural projects worldwide, from public buildings to private homes.

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