Scientists of G.S. Pisarenko Institute for Problems of Strength under the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine have for long been working on optimization of glass manufacturing process. During the process, glass substrates have to meet certain requirements in transparency, radio wave transmission, surface quality, intended sizes and decorative standards. To enhance the glass strength, the glass will normally undergo series of processes in mechanical processing, cutting, grinding, polishing, ion-exchange hardening under different level of electric voltages as well as deep etching.
The researchers of the institute have developed a new type of high strength cold-bent glass using cold bent technology. The advantages of the glass include its length up to 4 meters, high quality, diversified geometric parameters, low economic cost, and wide range of applications in architectural engineering projects, perfect for viewing balcony, screen porch, and winter garden rooftop.