Vitro Architectural Glass investigates LionGlass for windows
LionGlass may soon be developed for windows and windshields, thanks to a new partnership between Penn State University and North America’s largest architectural glass manufacturer Vitro Architectural Glass. The company signed a multi-year research agreement to scale up the new, patent-pending glass technology for use in flat glass applications across architectural and automotive markets.
“Partnering with Penn State gives us access to world-class materials science expertise and a deep legacy of innovation in glass research,” said Adam Polcyn, vice president of research and development at Vitro Architectural Glass. “This team’s collaborative spirit and technical excellence make them an ideal partner for advancing the future of glass.”
The three year project will focus on adapting LionGlass for the float process. Used in windows, windshields and solar panels, flat glass is the largest segment of the global glass industry, making this collaboration a major step forward in commercialising LionGlass at scale, said John Mauro, co-inventor of LionGlass and head of the department of materials science and engineering at Penn State.
“This is more than just a research agreement,” he said. “It’s a partnership that could redefine how glass is made — and it’s happening right here in Pennsylvania.”
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