Glass Technology Services

A centre for glass research and development Glass Technology Services Ltd (GTS) is an independent glass laboratory and consultancy, accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards and unrivalled in the UK for its glass expertise. The specialist team provide a range of services to analyse defects, resolve issues, conduct research and verify international quality standards for glass, coatings and glass products. Expert analysis and assessment is conducted by a dedicated team of scientists, who have expertise in glass manufacture, processing, material sciences, chemistry, physics and engineering disciplines and together hold over 380 years collective glass experience. Services provided include- Fracture analysis - determination of the cause of failure of glass articles- Analysis of the chemical composition of glass- Investigation of inclusions in glass – solid stones, bubbles and cord (in-homogeneity)- Microscopy and analysis of surface deposits, and other surface damage on glass- Development of novel glass compositions- Small scale manufacture of glass- Mechanical properties measurements- Fitness for purpose testing of glass articles- Environmental monitoring- Consultancy of recycling and other environmental issues- Consultancy on all aspects of glass manufacture- Research, development and innovation of glass and glass products.