Glaston Corporation has announced the acquisition of certain intellectual property rights related to a coating technology. The technology was originally developed by the Finnish engineering start-up Volframi Oy.
The technology enables multiple thin-film layers to be applied to precisely defined areas of large glass products. The company first presented the development at the Glass Performance Days conference in 2021. The forum has been organised by Glaston since 1992.
Under the agreement, the patented and patent-pending local coating technologies will be transferred to Glaston, a supplier of glass processing equipment and technologies.
The new technology makes it possible to manufacture glass using fewer resources. It also reduces the need for equipment, production floor space and manual labour. In addition, the technology decreases material waste.
The acquired assets provide Glaston with a scientific foundation for developing highly functional glass solutions together with its customers. The technology can be applied in the production of glass for the transport, household appliance and architectural sectors.
Miika Äppelqvist, President and CEO of Glaston, commented on the acquisition:
“Glaston supports the development of new technologies that add new functionalities to glass, and this acquisition is a concrete example of that approach. The local coating concept enables our customers in the architectural, household appliance and transportation industries to add the required properties exactly where they are needed. They use fewer materials, go through fewer production stages and gain new design opportunities.”
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