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CASE STUDY
NEWS EDGETECH This article takes using fl exible spacers for
us through two of
the most recent
More than 20 years have
projects carried several reasons.”
passed since the CAD soft-
ware CATIA was used for
a prestigious building for
EUROPE out by Edgetech the fi rst time in the design
Europe with its
of the titanium outer skin
for the Guggenheim Mu-
seum in Bilbao. This soft-
Super Spacer ®
ware, which was originally
system. Firstly for developed for the aircraft is
sector,
construction
glass facades eight now also irreplaceable in
the glass architecture fi eld.
metres high and “One can justifi ably claim
that complex buildings
more than 20 metres such as Zaha Hadid’s ‘The
Opus’ or even the ‘Muse-
um of the Future’, which is
wide, concave still under construction in
and convex, in the Dubai, could not have been
realised without digital
planning tools,” explains
reconstruction of Johannes von Wenserski,
authorised signatory at
the Gustave Eiffel
Edgetech Europe GmbH.
The company based in
articles articles articles articles Pavilion and the Heinsberg is therefore par-
ticularly proud of the fact it
Ferrié Pavilion
is the fi rst choice for such
projects.
in Paris; and the
GLASS FACADES WITH
SUPER SPACER AND THE HIGHER ‘Museum of the DOUBLE BENDS ON
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THE EIFFEL TOWER
Future’, currently
The graduate mathema-
MATHEMATICS OF AESTHETICS Joachim Stoss, Manag-34
tician Zaha Hadid knew
what type of burdens she
under construction
could subject her designs
too. Other architects are
in Dubai.
increasingly using the help
34 EDGETECH EUROPE D ture. Buildings and sible without 3D design made of structural foam “As our Super Spacer dis- in many cases,” explains Heinsberg on the outskirts are exclusively installed as of mathematicians to re-
alise complex shapes. The
relatively recent discipline
igitisation has trans-
of architectural geometry
creetly conceals itself in
can be installed in some
formed
architec-
and computer-aided algo-
unique items. Thousands
also played a role in the
of Düsseldorf. “The re-
last renovation of the Eiffel
rithms. By virtue of its mal-
linquishment of the right
of the most exposed, free-
of individual insulating
the overall structure of
ing Director of the Ger-
glass units for a single
Tower, which was complet-
angle means that glass ele-
Edgetech
a glass facade, it is also
man
leability, the fl exible Super
Europe
form glass facades of the
facades are created that
ments in organic buildings
building are only feasible
past decade.
ed in 2014. One of the key
Spacer ® spacer system
now already indispensable
GmbH company based in
would not have been pos-
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Super Spacer and the higher 34 Glass-Technology International 1/2019 Glass-Technology International 1/2019 35
mathematics of aesthetics
An even more comprehensive quality inspection
QUALITY INSPECTION is now available in float glass production –
including coating inspection, detection of low-
contrast optical lines and improved core-size
40 ISRA VISION ISRA accuracy. The new inspection possibilities are
the latest additions to a proven range, further
boosting the effectiveness of fully automatic
system enhancements are also available for
setting new standards with innovative evolution VISION optical quality assurance, while numerous
existing systems.
of float glass inspection setting new standards tem combines fi ve optical cision: An optimized opti-
cal setup enables improved
channels, thereby enabling
with innovative evolution a truly unique multidimen- size classifi cation and a
more precise differentia-
sional inspection. It not
only provides the exact po-
tion between quality lev-
of fl oat glass inspection sition of defects on the top els, thereby optimizing
or bottom of the glass rib-
both the yield and the de-
ployment of resources. At
bon, but also localizes fl aws
inside it. the same time, the qual-
45 Bystronic glass QUALITY, COMPRE- electronics and the automotive
ity is improved further
OPTIMUM PRODUCT
HENSIVE DETECTION
OF DEFECTS AND
Ever more new applications
INCREASES IN YIELD
in fi elds such as architecture,
WITH THE FS-5DXIN
industry mean that the demand
The core-size accuracy
for fl oat glass is constantly
increasing
now offers twice the pre-
®
two innovative B’Vario TPS comes in, which enables di-40
IG lines for northeast building products The ALL-IN-ONE camera loat glass is enormously as architecture, electronics, the other. Therefore, even with a fl awless raw material. tion. Performing inspections
important as a base
and the automotive industry
at the earliest possible stage
This is where Isra Vision’s
system enables unique
the fi rst process step plays
multidimensional inspection
thanks to its combination of fi ve Fmaterial for countless has resulted in heightened a decisive role in determin- Floatscan-5D -system prevents the cost-intensive
glass products. An increas-
processing of products that
ing the attainable quality of
demand on the one hand
optical channels
ing number of potential ap- and continuously increas- the fi nal product. The high- rect quality control through are subsequently rejected.
plications in sectors, such ing quality requirements on est quality is only possible early and complete inspec- The all-in-one camera sys-
49 PILKINGTON ITALIA 40 Glass-Technology International 1/2019 Glass-Technology International 1/2019 41
raw materials, process and controls – In today’s highly competitive market, flat glass CASE HISTORY GLASS QUALITY
manufacturers and processors are finding it
key elements for glass quality ever more difficult to gain market advantage. Two Bystronic glass B’VARIO TPS ®
Bystronic glass, however, is doing just that.
IG Lines face to face at Northeast
Building Products in Philadelphia
In fact, thanks to its continuous technology
(USA) © Bystronic glass
innovations, Bystronic glass not only supports
its customers, but also gives them that extra PILKINGTON
push to be able to meet their near- and long-
52 LiSEC term growth strategies. ITALIA
in the right place at the right time for Dochy 45 raw materials, process and controls –
key elements for glass quality
56 A+W Bystronic glass
AURIZIO PESCE, CLAIMS MANAGER
ordering via internet with iQuote TWO INNOVATIVE B’VARIO 45 49
AND MANUFACTURING SUPPORT,
MPILKINGTON ITALIA
Maurizio Pesce boasts a multifaceted and versatile know-
ledge of the fl at glass sector, having worked in various
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TPS IG LINES FOR NORTHEAST branches of the company, from the production line to qual-
ity control. He is now responsible for the Pilkington Italia
Claims Service, based in Venice.
BUILDING PRODUCTS Mr. Pesce, how can you guarantee the quality of your glass?
Maurizio Pesce: Glass is manufactured using an extremely
complex industrial process, where each phase requires contin-
58 LANDGLASS Glass-Technology International 1/2019 Glass-Technology International 1/2019 49
facing challenges and tough conditions
with collaboration and cooperation CUTTING MACHINES “With the previous cut- USING THE LAMICUT beginning, I admit, because very robust. Moreover, it – now there is no risk any
more of hurting myself.”
ting table we had problems
is easier to make manu-
I had never worked with
fact that cutting wheels do
After working a few shifts
which was impossible in
from Poland and operates
fi ve years old, but when
61 SPARKLIKE LiSEC General Manager Vincent Blockeel all the time. It was only Marcin Okwiek originates a LiSEC machine before. al changes if necessary, Marcin also highlights the
the base LAMICUT at
not break anymore. “In the
we dismantled it to make
the past.” Another aspect
with the base LAMICUT,
Marcin favours a lot is the
past, cutting wheels broke
Dochy. Asked about his ex-
I started to understand
room for the base LAMI-
is willing to invest in something
safety of the cutting ta-
LiSEC’s philosophy. The
CUT, there were dozens
periences with the LiSEC
regularly, which meant loss
new and build it up
ble. “The base LAMICUT
of screws lying underneath
design is far more indus-
of time replacing them and
entry cutting table he can
also extra costs.”
IN THE RIGHT
trial and fi ts the glass pro-
is equipped with a well
– this was not the quality I
only fi nd positive words:
“I was a bit skeptical at the
expected.”
cessing environment, it is
thought of safety system
DECIDING TO BUY
FROM LISEC
Blockeel on his decision to
PLACE AT THE During Glasstec, buy a base LAMICUT: “In
the past I would never have
Growth – in people and technology with IG-line RIGHT TIME LiSEC and Dochy thought of buying from
LiSEC – I thought it was
out of range for me. Now
FOR DOCHY – a typical they have the base series of
products and address com-
small-sized
panies like mine. I think
integrated non-destructive argon measurement company – were this is a clever move, now
I can also afford LiSEC
technology. And what’s
able to find the
more: I now work together
directly with the machine
ith 32 employ- ucts in the requested qual- right match with builder, no dealer in be-
tween, that is a different
ees and an an- ity. In the past, I had no business relationship.”
W nual turnover chance to invest in high- a cutting table Blockeel plans to expand
of about EUR 5 million, end equipment, which has from the LiSEC his company. “I intend to
become an absolute pre-
grow geographically and
65 FORMATOR SAFETY GLASS ny. Founded in 1911 and and competitive. My visit base series, in range.” Currently Dochy
Dochy is the perfect exam-
ple of a small-sized compa-
also to expand the product
requisite to be successful
located in West Flanders,
has its own profi le system
to Glasstec changed this.”
Belgium,
the
company
its production of
produced in China and
BASE PRODUCTS ON
intends to introduce this
was taken over by General
SHOW AT GLASSTEC
into the market soon. The
Manager Vincent Blockeel
General Manager is willing
in 2007 as no successor to
to invest in something new
the management could be At Glasstec, LiSEC in- single glass and one can trust.” 52
troduced its base series
found. Dochy processes of products: solutions for laminated glasses and build it up. “I would
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love to do that with LiSEC,
glass processors that are
single glass and laminated
HeatVision - heated glass for a wide range glasses for all types of ap- located in so-called emerg- for all types of since I appreciate their
ing markets or for start-up
plications, as well as mir-
profound knowledge of
companies and newcomers
the market and their skills
rors.
Blockeel is straightforward
series of products offers
ented solutions. I consider
and very clear in his think- to the industry. The base applications. Dochy processes single glass and laminated glasses for all to develop customer ori-
ing: “I know we are not a LiSEC quality at an af- types of applications and also produces mirrors LiSEC a business partner
of interior and exterior applications have to deliver our prod- what counted for Blockeel. To be continued …
big company, but we too
fordable price. And that is
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68 FINNGLASS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
heated glass for structural glass façades With a professional collaboration that industry-specifi c ERP sys- tion that Osby Glas has im-
goes back almost 40 years, the two tem that can handle the plemented throughout the
enormous range of variants
company.
and window solutions – for real winters companies in this article – A+W A+W and map and control the Thanks to systematic plant
company’s complex busi-
data collection (PDC), it
and Osby Glas – work together to
is clear at all times at Osby
ness processes fl exibly. Osby
Glas which lite is where,
Glas successfully uses the
put to good use A+W’s software ERP system A+W Business which processes have al-
ready been completed, and
in the commercial sector.
With it, the Osby Glas team
what remains to be done.
developments in the varied production ORDERING can not only enter, copy, The properties of the lites can use a Web browser. gument for many glass and
read out via barcode in pro-
and manage quotations,
window builders to remain
Osby Glas’s trade partner
of Osby Glas, which includes insulated VIA INTERNET orders, credits, purchase cessing are displayed clearly can work with end cus- with Osby Glas. Of course it
tomers on-site to try out
on A+W ProductionTermi-
is also possible to purchase
orders, and inquiries, it can
glass, interior glass, silicone-sealed WITH IQUOTE also control other company nals. The status of each lite product variants, prices, glass from discounters But
areas (e.g. storage, pur-
(e.g. ‘in IGU production’,
and other options and cre-
these providers will hardly
72 Jeffoptics planning, etc.). Joel and his placed on shipping rack’ he is always working with iQuote, not to mention
‘production complete and
chasing, shipping, route
offer services such as A+W
ate correct quotations – for
facade elements, and safety glass.
management team espe-
the current data in Osby
or ‘broken’) is also updated
training for effi cient and fast
order entry.
cially appreciate the many
Glas’s A+W Business sys-
via barcode reading and re-
ported back to A+W Busi-
tem. These are advantages
possibilities for entrepre-
ELIMINATING UN-
ness. This way, the offi ce
neurial analyses, statistics,
especially for Osby Glas’s
INCREASING ORDERS
ers with information about
for whom comprehensive
sby Glas has been
Analytics, a Business Intelli-
the status of their orders
commercial software is fre-
gence program, also assists
fi rst to use them, because
Osby Glas receives more
working with would like to be among the and evaluation. Here, A+W team can provide custom- glass and trade customers, PRODUCTIVE WORK;
OA+W’s software they always provide us with by combining and evalu- quickly and reliably when quently too complex. than 200 orders weekly
Jf-3 glass surface stress meter A+W branch offi ce for advantage.” sources and placing them THE NEW WEBSHOP customers are already us- that number is increasing
through A+W iQuote, and
Currently, 40 Osby Glas
asked.
ating data from multiple
a signifi cant competitive
for nearly 40 years. The
Northern and North-east-
on a uniform basis.
ing A+W iQuote, and the
by the week. Customers
OSBY GLAS CHOOSES
ern Europe is in Halmstad,
crease. Large customers
that Osby Glas offers them.
stand that all data that is
almost right around the A+W OPTIMIZATION It is important to under- WITH IQUOTE number continues to in- recognize the added value
With the new Webshop,
corner. Not only do people SOFTWARE 150,000 sq.m./year, today AB-Unternehmensgruppe entered into A+W Busi- Osby Glas’s customers can are also placing 80 per cent Outstanding products, ac-
tive customer support, and
calculate and enter quo-
In fact, in the 1980s, Osby
speak the same language
of their orders via the Web,
ness is now available eve-
for low transmittance glass there, they also share a Glas was one of the fi rst it is one of the leading in- since 2015. Thanks to rywhere at the company. tations and orders online however in some cases, in consistent digitization will
secure Osby Glas a perma-
its participation in UAB
It can be used for more
Swedish fl at glass compa-
positive ‘spirit’ when it
sulated glass producers in
contrast to the glazing cus-
24/7. A+W iQuote guides
than just commercial and
the user intuitively through
nent place as a top supplier
Stronglasas in Lithuania,
tomers, they rely on EDI
Sweden. Other products
comes to modern tech-
nies to use the brand-new
nologies. Osby Glas CEO A+W optimization soft- are interior glass, silicone- Osby Glas has expanded its administrative purposes; the confi guration process, orders. In any case, the on the Swedish fl at glass
time of faxed orders with
right on through to the
market in the future.
Joel Rosenqvist: “Our em- ware XOPT. Since then, sealed facade elements, resources to include critical data is entered only once. 56
all production planning
ployees and A+W work Osby Glas has saved many and especially ever more production capacities such and control are done on completely-calculated quo- hand-drawn sketches has
together as a team, and thousands of tons of glass safety glass. The com- as roller coater coating, this basis. Capacity plan- tation including graphical- almost come to an end at
in particular, we work in waste. Today, the company pany’s products are deliv- screen printing, TG, and ning and cut optimization ly-appealing drawings. Osby Glass. AW Software GmbH
AW Softwa wa
solution-oriented fashion.” works with A+W software, ered all over Sweden by the LSG. are done with this data; the Ordering with A+W All of the measures de-
This works well since Osby from quotation creation to company’s own fl eet. High-performance, industry- same data informs employ- iQuote provides Osby scribed above eliminate
Glas also has outstanding order entry to overall pro- Approximately 80 employ- specifi c ERP system ees about dimensions and Glass’s customers with the unproductive work and
in-house IT experts. Joel duction control. ees produced sales of SEK storage location of lites on greatest fl exibility and mo- increase Osby Glas’s earn-
knows that A+W currently Osby Glas has been pro- 146 million in 2017; with The more varied and high- monitors in production. All bility. They do not need any ings. At the same time, the
has some very interesting ducing insulated glass an increase to SEK 165 quality a glass processor’s installed ordering software digitization of order com- Am Pfahlgraben 4-10
Tel: +49 – 6404 – 20510
new products in its portfo- since the beginning of million expected. Osby product line and product This corresponds to the or an offi ce terminal, but munication with customers 35415 Pohlheim - Germany
lio. “If there are new A+W the 1970s, and with pro- Glas AB has been part of depth, the more critical it is concept of fully-networked rather only a mobile end creates a better user experi- Fax: +49 – 6404 – 2051877
software solutions, we duction of approximately Beijer Industriutveckling to use a high-performance, management and produc- user device on which they ence and is thus another ar- Email: info@a-w.com
www.a-w.com
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