Learn about the Medical Glass that Resists Radiation’s Effects
Leave a CommentGlass plays an essential role in medical equipment — especially inside X-ray detectors. These medical devices require a specialized glass composition to ensure the material withstands extreme heat and energy, as well as repeated applications of radiation technology. In addition to high levels of heat and light, the glass in X-ray equipment must also offer […]
Visit Swift Glass at Display Week 2016
Leave a CommentSwift Glass is set to exhibit at the Society for Information Display’s annual Display Week Exhibition from May 24 to 26. The exhibition, held in San Francisco, Calif., brings together companies from around the world to discuss and showcase the latest developments in display technology. This year’s Display Week will feature nearly 250 exhibitors in […]
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The Rise of LED Technology in the Lighting Industry
Leave a CommentLED lights and lighting systems are becoming increasingly common in the lighting industry. The rise in the use of LED lights by commercial building owners and managers, and industrial manufacturers is due in part to the federal government’s energy efficiency standards. Updated periodically by the Department of Energy, new efficiency standards in 2012 require lights […]
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Letter from the President: Why More Manufacturers Are Reshoring
Leave a CommentReshoring manufacturing jobs back to the United States from overseas is a trend we’ve been seeing over the past several years, and one that’s sure to continue into the near future. According to a recent Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, the U.S. gained 10,000 reshored manufacturing jobs in 2014, and hundreds of companies will follow […]
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How Is Glass Involved in 3D Printing?
Leave a Comment3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, is rapidly transforming industrial manufacturing as we know it. Initially used to create models and prototypes, 3D printing is now increasingly being used to construct finished products. In the near future, this technology will hold the power to manufacture food, cars, implants, and even soft tissue organs. The 3D […]
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Manufacturing Strengthened Glass for Extreme Environments
Leave a CommentHigh-intensity industrial processes call for durable equipment that will prove resistant in the face of even the toughest of applications. If you’re carrying out procedures against harsh or extreme conditions, it’s essential that your application is equipped with the proper glass component. Tempered safety glass in windshields, for example, provides extra security in the event […]
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Swift Glass to Attend Photonics West Exhibition in San Francisco
Leave a CommentElmira, N.Y. — Feb. 2, 2016 —Swift Glass, a worldwide leader in custom glass fabrication, will exhibit at the Photonics West Exhibition at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California from February 16-18. Hosted by the International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE), the glass manufacturing conference has been recognized as the flagship laser and optics […]
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Swift Glass Acquires FJ Gray Division of Gray Glass
Leave a CommentELMIRA, N.Y. — January 2016 — Swift Glass, a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of quality fabricated custom glass parts, has purchased the FJ Gray Division of Gray Glass in Queens Village, New York. The FJ Gray Division comprises the industrial, optical, specialty lighting, and educational glass fabrication segments of Gray Glass. Swift Glass began […]
Viscosity, Refractive Index and Other Important Glass Properties Involved in Material Selection
Leave a CommentGlass is among the most versatile of materials. Depending on its composition, treatment, and manufacture, it can be customized for high performance in countless applications. In order to get the right fit for your next glass project, remember to consult properties such as the corrosion resistance, thermal properties, viscosity, dielectric properties and refractive index of […]
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What If Your Glass Piece Requires an Irregular Shape?
Leave a CommentWhat happens when you need glass cut into something like the shape to the right? Precision glass manufacturers utilize a variety of technologies to craft even the strangest of shapes that require clean edges, precise spheres and smooth surfaces. The glass mirror piece in the photo to the right is one example. Precision manufacturers like Swift […]
