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Socabelec – Latest improvements in swabbing robotsEven if Socabelec has been working for the flat glass industry since 1965, we discovered the container glass hot end environment in 2011 developing the first swabbing-robot on the fly for blanks side, without stop of production neither rejection after swabbing. Since the first swabbing-robot we continuously improved the performance of our swabbing-robot, to face new request for difficult articles. SpeakerMarco VeriCEOSocabelec![]() Socabelec |
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Latest innovations on glass melting technologySummary of innovations in the last few years to make glass melting more energy efficient and more convenient for the industry. SpeakerSebastian GallenbergerSales Manager CIS & Eastern EuropeHorn Glass![]() Sebastian Gallenberger, Sales Manager CIS & Eastern Europe at Horn Glass Industries AG; Academic degree: Dipl-Ing. FH in Industrial Engineering and with Horn Glass since 2009. Horn Glass |
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iBot: How Artificial Intelligence enhances Iris Inspection machinesWherever you look at, ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is an overriding theme, in our daily life and of course in the industry. But what are the main benefits of AI, for real needs of glass makers? Iris intelligent solutions connect each of the individual players within a value creation network. Iris aims at improving quality and productivity and meanwhile reducing carbon footprint and human skills dependence. Iris’s use of AI technology is bringing lower costs and higher satisfaction to glass makers around the world. Furthermore, Iris now offers an AI-based innovation called iBot. iBot does not simply monitor and manage the optimisation of settings but goes beyond this, by integrating the prediction of process defects. SpeakerJean-Luc LogelChairmanIris Inspection machines![]()
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Longevity's RulesEmbark on a transformative journey through longevity's principles in design and manufacturing, challenging planned obsolescence. With a rich 100-year legacy, Pneumofore champions durability, curbing unnecessary expenses and preserving resources. Embrace a sustainable future with cutting-edge machines that minimise the carbon footprint. The company prioritises enduring quality while eliminating wasteful practices. Join Pneumofore in this presentation to unlock the potential of lasting solutions for a greener, more efficient world. SpeakerDaniel HilfikerPresidentPneumofore![]() Daniel Hilfiker represents the third generation of Swiss engineers managing Pneumofore, the world’s oldest rotary pumps and compressor manufacturer celebrating 100 years of history in 2023. Mr Hilfiker graduated as Mechanical Engineer at the Federal Technical Institute of Zürich, Switzerland, in 1993. He is personally engaged in R&D with strong commitment for lowest environmental impact which corresponds to minimal operational costs. He participates to global conferences on regular basis, as his pneumatic theory and products are applied in many sectors including container glass production, can making, aerospace, medicine, food, petrochemical and more. Mr Hilfiker is the former President of the Italian Association of Air Compressors and Vacuum Pumps Manufacturers and past Council Member of Pneurop, the European Association of Manufacturers of Compressors and Vacuum Pumps. Pneumofore |
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Saving weight – saving energy with Heye smart solutionsRising energy costs remain a key issue in the container glass industry. Those who manage to find solutions in these times, strengthen their own market position. In the bundle of Heye’s smart solutions portfolio the most famous one remains the NNPB technology, which results in considerable weight reductions with stable production and increased yields. However, NNPB has higher requirements - modern NNPB production is more than just purchasing machinery. The larger portion is determined by expertise in procedures and the way how all the steps fit together. Only if all involved areas are properly trained and successfully implemented, a pay-back of the investment is realised. SpeakerGregory LecatSales Director for Asia and the Middle EastHeye International![]() Gregory Lecat is graduated in Engineering and Business Administration from Grenoble Graduate School of Management and from Humboldt Universität in Berlin. He started as a Sales Engineer in the Hong Kong branch of the multinational food and beverage company Danone. In 1998, Gregory Lecat joined BSN GlassPack, a container glass manufacturer and OI (Owens Illinois) licensee, to take part in the development of its subsidiary in inspection machines for glass containers covering Asia & Middle East, Turkey, Europe and USA. Being impressed by the technology of Heye International he had seen in many factories in Europe, Gregory proposed the German Company in 2009 to develop its activities in Asia & Middle East, Turkey and East Africa. Since this date, Heye has become a key actor in this region increasing its market share in IS machines, inspection machines and TAA/NNPB collaboration projects by 23 new customers in 10 new countries. Heye International |
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Advantages of a periodic anamnesis of glass furnacesCars, domestic boilers and other not-so-energy-intensive devices have the law obligation of periodical checks to verify their energy and environmental performances. A common glass furnace absorbs more than 10 MW of power for its operation. Should not we check that as well? How much heat (and money) is wasted with the furnace fumes? Is there any anomaly in the furnace operation? What can be done to improve both the existing performance and those for the next furnace rebuilding without affecting the glass quality? There is only one answer: detect and analyse your furnace performance. SpeakerGiorgio MinestriniProject ManagerStara Glass![]() Born in Genova in 1983, Mr Minestrini has been working for 12 years in glass industry. He deals with mathematical modelling, computing, design, special & innovative technologies design, installation and operation. He is a heat balance detection and computing specialist. Mr Minestrini is the author of numerous technical papers and has spoken at many scientific conferences, winning the Michael Garvey award in 2018 with a paper about the Prime Glass project. He is also an expert Project Manager, and is involved in customer support and dissemination activities. Additionally, he is responsible for internal training in the company and external training at the University of Genova. Stara Glass |
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EBM, an engineering and operation tool to optimise and stabilise furnace operationCelSian’s Energy Balance Model (EBM) is a fast simulation tool to support furnace engineering and operation. The ‘EBM digital twin’ of your furnace enables you to find optimal settings for energy consumption and CO2 emissions. In addition, it is used to build business cases for the implementation of energy-, CO2-, and cost-saving measures like, for example, alternative raw materials, near-stoichiometric firing, and increased electric boosting. As the EBM digital twin is also equipped with a control loop, it assists in finding the best settings for the PID set-points of your glass furnace control variables, enabling reproducible and robust furnace operation. SpeakerOscar VerheijenTechnology and Innovation ManagerCelSian![]() Since 1995, Mr Verheijen has worked in the glass industry with a broad experience in glass melting technology, furnace modelling and control, energy and emission reduction, and sustainability of glass production. Mr Verheijen has a master’s degree in chemical engineering and a PhD in glass technology. He has led multiple large bilateral and consortia projects with the global participation of glass-producing companies and their suppliers. Currently, Mr Verheijen leads CelSian’s R&D activities with and for the international glass industry and is responsible for the unique experimental facilities developed by CelSian. In addition, he is the Chairman of GlassTrend, a global platform for the glass industry with over 60 members co-operating in the field of smart and sustainable glass production. CelSian |
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Digital transformation of furnacesThere is a generational shift happening in the glass industry as seasoned furnace managers retire. However, the rising cost of capital has expanded the need for expertise on how to optimise campaign life. Digitisation, when implemented properly, can preserve furnace knowledge and equip a young labour force to make data-driven decisions that rival their experienced predecessors. However, these programmes often fail because of a misstep in the implementation process. This presentation will explain a proven process for making data the centre of furnace management through digital transformation. Dr Bayram will explain the five phases of digitisation and demonstrate how PaneraTech is using technology, data, and expertise to support glass manufacturers through this transition. SpeakerYakup BayramCEOPaneraTech![]() Dr Yakup Bayram is CEO of PaneraTech. PaneraTech helps glass and steel manufacturers reliably make more product with their critical assets, even with a less-experienced workforce. PaneraTech’s digital transformation of assets enables managers to make data-driven decisions by providing threefold support of technology, data, and expertise. Prior to PaneraTech, Dr Bayram has been the Principal Investigator and leading scientist on various radar-based sensors for asset health monitoring at the Ohio State University. Dr Bayram and his team have been working with manufacturers for over two decades, developing solutions for effective critical asset management. Dr Bayram received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Ohio State University, specialising in advanced sensor solutions. PaneraTech |
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How the Ametek Land NIR Borescope thermal imager and IMAGEPro Glass V2 could be a starter to decarboniseThe glass industry faces new challenges in 2023/2024. In the short term, there will be the distraction of delays in refractory delivery and challenges of extending the furnace beyond scheduled repair. For the long-term, the challenge is decarbonisation and meeting COP26 goals. Only by understanding the current operation can design improvements and/or provisions be made in the future. The value of the NIR-B imager, with IMAGEPro Glass V2 software, could support short-term benefits by increasing yield/pull rates, and reducing energy and emission immediately. According to some, one of the most likely short-term outcomes will be hybrid hot top oxy electric furnaces, potentially with hydrogen or biofuels. In all combustion cases, from hydrogen to oils, an in-furnace thermal camera can be used to optimise the process and monitor combustion space refractory conditions.
SpeakerPhilippe KerboisGlobal Industry ManagerAMETEK Land![]() Mr Kerbois has extensive sales and project management experience from working in the steel, glass and automotive industries, including Rockwell Automation and ABB where he was specifically involved in major robot-based factory automation projects. Having worked at AMETEK Land since 2012, Mr Kerbois initially managed the sales of infrared temperature measurement solutions into line builders and glass and steel furnace OEMs within France; however, he now works very closely within the global glass market and actively promotes the award-winning Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B) Glass thermal imaging solution for glass furnaces. AMETEK Land |
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Hot Gas Filtration in the Glass Industry: A Holistic Approach to Emission Control and Heat RecoveryHigh-temperature filters are key components in emission control and heat recovery solutions. In many thermal process facilities, the clean-up stage cools the off gases to low temperatures insufficient for re-use. Cleaning off gases at elevated temperatures up to 1400°F allows to re-use the gas in thermal processes or to generate electricity. Nowadays, to reduce the footprint of the emission control equipment, the hot gas filters can be equipped with ceramic filter elements with a length up to 20 ft. The new generation of the longer filter elements lowers the capital investment costs keeping the important functions of particulate removal and selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides. The presentation compares the improved emission control system with the conventional solution, introduces the range of available filter element lengths and reviews the lessons learned and the keys to a reliable operation and long lifetime of filter elements. SpeakerManfred SalingerHead of Advanced Ceramic Filtration Solutions Rath GroupRath Group![]() Manfred Salinger is a graduated chemist with 40 years of experience in hot gas filtration. His entire professional life, he has been dedicated to ceramic materials suitable for emission control at temperatures up to 1400°F. As a director and senior consultant in filtration business, he is involved in many catalytic and non-catalytic filtration projects globally. He helps companies to optimise the emission control processes and/or to develop strategies for heat recovery in industrial thermoprocessing equipment.
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Enhancing Efficiency in the Glass Industry: Novaxion's Swabbing RobotsNovaxion, founded in 2005, originally offered gathering robots for handcraft and semi-automatic glassware production. It later introduced a high-performance swabbing robot. It also offers swabbing solutions for blank moulds and neck rings on IS machines, having shipped over 130 units worldwide. Novaxion provides three swabbing robot versions, with a focus on cable chain management. Its specialisation lies in automatic, blank mould and neck ring swabbing, distinguishing them from other approaches. It equips robots with thermal cameras for temperature monitoring, remote support, and comprehensive data collection. SpeakerMathieu DumesnySales DirectorNovaxion![]() Mathieu Dumesny has spent 18 years of his career at Novaxion, demonstrating his commitment and loyalty to the company. His years of experience at Novaxion have allowed him to witness the evolution of the company, as well as changes in the industry and the market. Initially, Mr Dumesny was a mechanical engineer at Novaxion. Over time, he showcased leadership skills and qualities, which led him to climb the ranks within the company, eventually being promoted to the position of Sales Director. As Sales Director, Mr Dumesny is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's sales team. His responsibilities include defining sales strategies, setting sales goals, managing relationships with key clients, co-ordinating sales activities, and exploring new business opportunities. Novaxion |
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