Glass forming technology
Learn about our expertise in glass bending, where precision meets sustainability through CO2 laser technology.
GLAPE TECHNOLOGY
Glass bending with CO2 laser technology: A sustainable advantage
Using a CO2 laser as a tool, a new glass bending technology has been developed that is faster, more flexible and more accurate than existing processes, enabling products with a smaller environmental footprint than existing or alternative solutions.
Unlike traditional methods, our laser-based bending process ensures adjacent surfaces remain perfectly flat and retain the pristine optical quality of the original glass pane. This opens doors for a wider range of applications and unparalleled design possibilities.
![Glass bending process Step 1: Preheating oven](https://glape.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Step-1@3x.webp)
In the initial phase of the glass bending process, flat glass is introduced into a warm oven. It undergoes a gradual increase in temperature, setting the stage for the subsequent steps.
![Glass bending process Step 2: Employing laser and shaping glass](https://glape.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Step-2@3x.webp)
Then a laser is employed to apply targeted heat to specific areas of the glass, tracing lines or closed contours like circles and triangles.
![Glass bending process Step 3: Finalizing the bending process and waiting for the piece of glass to cool down](https://glape.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/glape-3@3x.webp)
Finally, the glass has reached its final, desired geometry and must be allowed to cool.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Enabling systematized cycle-oriented product design
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High energy efficiency during production and usage
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Resource-efficient production
By leveraging constructive stiffening, we can produce glass panes with reduced thickness while maintaining their strength. Following an eco-efficient strategy, we achieve the same results using fewer resources.
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Higher recycling potential
Soda-lime glass, Borosilicate glass, Aluminosilicate glass
1–8 mm
Radii up to < 5 mm possible
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