Technology

The strength, shape or finish of a piece of glass often comes down to the equipment and materials behind it, not just hands-on technique. A facade, floor or railing that has to hold up under real structural demands gets built from laminated, tempered or a combination of both glass, chosen for its added strength and safety. Shaping a table base, railing or pedestal calls for bending, while adding a pattern or image directly to the glass surface is a job for digital printing. When a piece combines glass-to-glass or glass-to-metal, like furniture or cabinet hardware, UV bonding creates a secure joint without visible fasteners.