Laminated glass was invented more than 100 years ago by French chemist Édouard Bénédictus. But it’s only just starting to rise in popularity in the U.S. and other places. Why the surge in laminated glass? There are several reasons for it. Take a look at why laminated glass use is quickly gaining momentum. Laminated glass… Read more »
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Curved Glass: Expanding to Cars?
Curved glass is known to be visually appealing and unique for a variety of architectural applications but have you ever imagined curved glass implemented into your car? The automotive industry is continuously searching for new features to intrigue customers and they might have found their next high-tech gadget. The first 3-D curved cover glass for… Read more »
New Apple Campus Features Massive Panes of Curved Glass
After more than three years of construction, Apple’s 2.8 million-square-foot spaceship campus is finally nearing completion. As the final project of founder and famed perfectionist Steve Jobs, the campus is characteristically ambitious, featuring a host of exacting design decisions that were painstakingly made by the team at Apple. It took more than a year and… Read more »
How Is Curved Glass Made?
You may not have noticed, but that simple piece of curved glass on your lampshade or your window was actually quite complicated to create. In fact, there are only a handful of glass manufacturers in the United States that are capable of producing curved glass due to the highly specialized processes involved. Artisans who specialize… Read more »
