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Vitro Architectural Glass Expands MSVD Coating Capabilities
Vitro Architectural Glass has launched a magnetron-sputtered vacuum deposition (MSVD) coater at its facility in Baja California, Mexico. Company officials say the MSVD machine will apply solar control low-E coatings to architectural, automotive and oversized glass in sizes up to … Continue reading
Vitro Updates EPDs for Flat, Processed Glass
Vitro Architectural Glass has updated several of its Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for flat and processed glass. Officials state the updates reaffirm that Vitro’s glass products contain less embodied carbon than the industry standard for architectural glass products. They also … Continue reading
FTI’s World Congress Returns with a Look at Façade Developments, Innovations
The Façade Tectonics Institute (FTI) 2022 World Congress in Los Angeles kicked off on Wednesday, Oct. 12, offering a broad spectrum of information for attendees. From energy requirements to emerging trends and technologies, presenters are packing the meeting halls with … Continue reading
Are Glass Coatings Getting Better with Age?
The development of low-E coatings in the 1970s was a game changer for architectural glass. It provided a means for builders, developers, architects and specifiers to use an abundance of glass, while keeping occupants comfortable and without concern of increased … Continue reading
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