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TECGLASS all the Vitro-Jet F Type machines and
adds to their already high performance
NEW TOOL in industrial production in terms of
efficiency and speed. A high precision
FOR ARCHITECTURAL GLASS sensor located in the printing car-
riage checks the position of the four
ity. Its infinite expressive potential is angles of the glass sheet and analyzes
an advantage for impactful projects, its size and position. After processing
where the utmost attention is given the information, the printing software
to every single detail. Decorating automatically and precisely adapts the
extra-large glass sheets is not always design that is to be printed to the size
simple and easy. Handling difficul- of the sheet and its position on the
ties can cause problems throughout printing table. Vitro ADAPTA therefore
all production steps and impact final also avoids any holdups in production
results. Even during the printing pro- that can take place when the size of
The new exclusive feature from Tec-
glass makes digital printing on glass cess, the size of glass sheets makes the drawing and the glass sheet do not
easier, optimizing production times and processing work complicated. There match perfectly or because the sheets
costs without any waste and with very can be problems with transporting, are not positioned properly on the
high resolution and top quality results. cutting, polishing and other steps in worktable.
The use of large-sized glass sheets in the production cycle, and inaccurate This is a new and exclusive feature
modern architecture is no longer a positioning on the printing table can from Tecglass that makes printing
mere trend. Architects and designers compromise the quality of the work. easier and optimizes production times
around the world are making greater To make printing on large sheets easier, and costs without any waste and with
use of this type of glass to pair superi- Tecglass has developed Vitro ADAPTA, very high resolution and top quality
or functionality with aesthetic versatil- an innovative tool that is available for results.

SCHOTT

FIRST AUTOMATIC

DOORS FOR

REFRIGERATED CABINETS

®
SCHOTT Termofrost Smart Access is the first door sys-
tem that allows touchless opening of a closed refrigerated
cabinet. The ground breaking glass door system makes
product presentation more appealing and by that triggers The clever design of the new door system is space-efficient:
impulse purchases of supermarket customers. with the slide opening technology, the glass doors are
The effect is achieved with an integrated sensor, which not protruding into the aisle. Shoppers enjoy freedom of
is activated by the shopper’s motion towards the door. movement and thus can easily stop with their shopping cart
Without actually touching, the doors elegantly and quietly in front of a multi-desk cabinet. Furthermore, by simply
slide open to the side. A handle-free and frameless design switching to the fixed-open mode, employees can easily
allows for maximum visibility and an unhindered refill or clean the cabinets. Overall, the touchless technol-
view to the products while the innovative opening mecha- ogy improves the hygiene standard in the cooling section
nism ensures a barrier-free access for customers when as the comfort of automatic opening eliminates the need
taking their chosen goods. This cutting-edge technology for shoppers to touch a handle. Besides, by closing open
can be included in new vertical refrigerated display units cabinets supermarket owners can save up to 60 percent
for supermarkets. The system is designed for the presen- in energy costs. A nice side benefit is that a closed cabi-
tation of chilled products such as milk, meat, net also allows for a pleasant room temperature. Ideally,
beverages or convenience food within a temperature shoppers stay longer and buy more items under these more
range of 4°C to 8°C. comfortable conditions.

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