
The agenda includes the basic chemistry of glass and its manufacturing process, environmental and sustainability considerations, glass performance, defects and product specifications, as well as appropriate due diligence and chemical compliance testing.
Focusing on glass products used throughout the food, drink and retail sectors, this workshop is ideal for those working in roles from packaging design to quality assurance. This day will give you the tools and knowledge to work with glass more effectively.
What you will learn about:
Introduction to glass and glass manufacturing
What is glass?
Types of glass
Overview of the glass industry
Glass production process
Glass and the environment
Recycling
Sustainability activity
Emissions
Glass performance
Glass strength
Overview of failure, fractures and defects
Glass design
Innovation in glass packaging
Glass and other packaging materials
Current trends
Meet the glass experts:

Daniel Capon
Areas of expertise:

Dr Nick Kirk
Areas of expertise:

Chris Holcroft
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