Overview of the contents of solutions no. 1/2015
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Multitalented glass
Glass and glass-ceramics surprise us as versatile materials that can transform, transport, store and use energy. As ”hidden champions,” they also offer solutions for the energy technologies of the future, from high-temperature fuel cells and batteries for electric cars to capacitors for use in renewable energy. more
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Breakage resistant just in case
SCHOTT has developed chemically hardened cartridges that help pharmaceutical companies and patients avoid glass breakage. more
Brilliant minis
The Solidur™ Mini LED is the world’s smallest sterilizable light diode and is used for direct illumination in medicine. more
Inventive spirit with a perfect outlook
Thanks to innovative technology and DURAN® glass tubes, live streaming of 360-degree panorama videos is now possible. more
Bright, clear, smart
SCHOTT CERAN® Smart View technology allows for high contrast and bright light displays on cooktop panels. more
Flexible electronics on rolled glass
A government funded project is aimed at developing new technologies for organic light diodes (OLEDs) by using rolled, ultra-thin glass. more
Simply more beautiful
The new design of SCHOTT TopPac® polymer syringes for use in cosmetic medicine received the SCHOTT Innovation Award. more
Operating with the tap of a Finger
SCHOTT® Smart Touch technology combines intuitive user interfaces with a luxurious look. more
Angular design is very popular
The results of a study show that fireplace enthusiasts are willing to spend more to buy an angular bent viewing panel made of one piece of glass-ceramic. more
Recovering energy intelligently
Flue gas heat exchangers equipped with DURAN® glass tubes economically provide households with condensing boiler technology. more
Goodbye to scratches and glare
A new ”Hard & Clear” coating for mobile device displays reduces scratches and reflections to a minimum. more
Safe viewing of critical processes
Sight glasses made of BOROFLOAT® 33 allow for safer viewing of industrial transport systems, pipes and boilers. more
Living quality every day
”100 percent responsibility” is the motto for SCHOTT’s campaign for manufacturing pharmaceutical packaging. more
Short stories
Additional articles from the world of SCHOTT
Featuring:
The Carl Zeiss Foundation was recognized as the “Scientific Foundation of the Year 2015” at the Gala of German Science held by the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers. PYRAN® Inspires the Architectural World: Fire-resistant glazing with SCHOTT PYRAN®S unites reliable performance with architectural beauty. Fiber Rods for Dental Technology: SCHOTT has extended its PURAVIS® environmentally-friendly product family of flexible step index fibers to also include rigid fiber rods. HelioJet® on Its Maiden Flight: The cabin lighting solution HelioJet® SpectrumCC developed by SCHOTT embarked on its first scheduled flight from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Newark, New Jersey, in mid-February. It is now a main element of the new cabin design on board the Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airbus 330 ”Erik Viking” aircraft. World Record Tube: SCHOTT has manufactured the world’s largest industrially produced glass tube at its Bavarian site in Mitterteich, Germany. more
