Case Study

Cosmetics and beauty

A salon brand received a serious injury complaint from a consumer where it was reported that glass had been found within an anti-aging cream.
Cosmetics and beauty
Case Study

Cased-glass - thermal expansion

A customer producing articles manufactured from two different glasses fused together ('cased glass') discovered that, during production, many articles were cracking causing loss of production. 
Cased-glass - thermal expansion
Case Study

Delamination screening study for pharmaceuticals manufacturer

A multinational pharmaceuticals manufacturer engaged us to consult during their primary packaging selection for a new product.
Delamination screening study for pharmaceuticals manufacturer
Case Study

Inclusions in glass manufacturer's product

A leading glass manufacturer was experiencing issues with inclusions in their glass and engaged us to troubleshoot the issue.
Inclusions in glass manufacturer's product
Case Study

Supporting CO-RO to address unique challenges

We spoke to CO-RO’s Director of Global Packaging, Alison Nyman about our working relationship and what it means to their business.
Supporting CO-RO to address unique challenges
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Failure analysis – wine bottle

The remains of a broken wine bottle were sent to us and the customer, a prominent UK brand, requested to know the reason for the failure of the bottle.
Failure analysis – wine bottle
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Failure analysis – glass mixing bowl

We were contacted by a leading cookware brand owner following several customer complaints regarding the failure of their mixing bowls while in use.
Failure analysis – glass mixing bowl
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Failure analysis – cafetiere

A well-known cookware brand received a customer complaint that a glass cafetiere ('French Press') had "exploded" whilst full of hot liquid and needed to know the cause of the failure.
Failure analysis – cafetiere
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Foreign bodies within drinks bottles

A number of glass fragments had been reported to be present within two bottles; the brand owner had checked the densities of the fragments and bottles prior to sending them to Glass Technology Services for independent review
Foreign bodies within drinks bottles

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