Glass Industry Technology Roadmap
- Energetics, Inc., Columbia, MD (United States)
Glass is a unique material that has been produced for thousands of years. The glass industry’s products are an integral part of the American economy and everyday life. Glass products are used in food and beverage packaging, lighting, communications, transportation, and building construction. However, the glass industry needs to increase its productivity, reduce its energy use, and lessen its environmental impact. At a workshop in 1997, members of the U.S. glass industry came together to address these issues. During this workshop, participants identified the most critical technology developments needed to improve glassmaking operations and develop new product classes. Subsequent to this workshop, the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) was established in late 1998, under the auspices of the American Ceramic Society, to promote the interests of the U.S. glass industry in the areas of technology, productivity, and the environment. The GMIC held follow-up workshops in 1999 and 2000 to update and refine the output of the earlier workshop to obtain wider input and develop a more coherent roadmap. The input of these workshops has resulted in the publication of this document. It is hoped that this technology roadmap will provide guidance to the glass industry as it pursues research and development over the next twenty years. This document defines technical challenges confronting the industry, and outlines a cohesive strategy to ensure future success in this endeavor. By establishing a dialogue among senior technical and business leaders, the roadmap aligns the technical and business capabilities of the glass industry.
- Research Organization:
- Energetics, Inc., Columbia, MD (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO)
- OSTI ID:
- 1218642
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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