New injection moulding technique allows glass to be cast in any shape
By 
Tim Wogan2021-04-08T18:00:00
Energy costs of producing glass can also be cut by as much as 40%
Fused silica glass offers numerous benefits as a material, but manufacturers often avoid using it because of the high temperatures required. However, researchers in Germany have now produced high quality glassware at far lower temperatures using injection moulding. Their technique could potentially have significant technical, economic and environmental benefits.