American Glass Research

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Delft, the Netherlands was the location where AGR's Dr. Brandon Aldinger recently conducted our "Testing and Fracture Diagnosis of Pharmaceutical Glassware" Training Seminar at our Delft testing laboratory.  Participants were introduced to techniques for the evaluation of flaw severity as well as how to distinguish between functional and cosmetic defects. Do you need to develop an understanding of the characteristics of glass as a packaging material? AGR offers a range of open enrollment or private in-person seminars, as well as online training covering glass technology and packaging. Topics include fracture diagnosis, defect identification, container design and lightweighting, stone analysis, cord and annealing, batch & furnace operations, and coatings. Our seminars are ideal for personnel from glass manufacturing facilities, glass users from the food and beverage industries, and glass users from the pharmaceutical industry. Seminars incorporate a combination of classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops for maximum retention. Visit our website for more information on all of our 2025 in-person seminars, private training and E-seminars: https://lnkd.in/gDhK7nWj #GlassIndustry #BeverageIndusty #GlassPackaging

We call this glass defect “Purple Rain”. See our ‘Defect of the Month’ to learn more about what it is and what caused it here: https://lnkd.in/esxwbMx #glassmanufacturing #glassindustry #beverageindustry

Do you need to learn more about glass breakage, fracture analysis, bottle design & lightweighting, cord & annealing, coatings, stones… and more? In 2025, we will be conducting our in-person seminars in Butler, PA USA, Delft, the Netherlands, Munich, Germany, Krakow, Poland, Montecchio Emilia, Italy and Lodi, California. Our complete 2025 international in-person training schedule is now available to see all seminars, dates and locations. Visit our Seminar Catalogue to learn more or to register here:  https://lnkd.in/gDYp6igK #glassindustry #beverageindustry #glasspackaging

Congratulations to this group of energetic and inquisitive participants in our 'Fracture 1: Testing & Breakage diagnosis' training seminar conducted by AGR Director of Research, Bill Slusser, in Bangkok, Thailand. Through hands-on learning and lectures over 3 days they learned the appropriate fracture diagnosis techniques that are needed to solve glass breakage and other performance related problems.   Topics covered were:   ·        General Principles of Fracture Diagnosis ·        Interpretation of Fracture Surface Markings ·        Factors Affecting the Strength of Glass ·        Identifying Stress Concentrator Types ·        Understanding Fracture Patterns   Learn more about this seminar and see all the upcoming international locations throughout 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/gY6vuv7x #glassindustry #beverageindustry #glasspackaging

Please join us in Welcoming Ralph Elder, who will lead Agr International’s worldwide sales and marketing. This appointment is a continuation of Agr’s multi-year plan to strengthen and expand its sales and service organizations, while continuing to partner and support the distinct needs of customers throughout the world. Ralph will assume the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this role, he will oversee all sales, marketing and business development related activities throughout the Agr organization. Read more about Ralph here: https://lnkd.in/gYzmr3Tx #glasspackaging #glassindustry #beverageindustry

What is a “Notched Defect” in a pharmaceutical vial? This not readily apparent, v-shaped defect is a glass forming flaw that will greatly reduce the glass strength and must be avoided. See our Defect of the Month to Learn more:  https://lnkd.in/g8HSHXCy #pharmaceuticalpackaging #pharmaceuticalindustry #glassmanufacturing

Did you see our “Breakage of Refillable Bottles” Case Study in our Q4 e-Newsletter? If not, read it here: https://lnkd.in/gKgTR7Xm #glasspackaging #beverageindusdry #glassindustry

AGR Director of Research, Bill Slusser, will conduct our most popular “Fracture 1: Testing & Breakage Diagnosis of Glass Containers” open enrollment training seminar in Bangkok, Thailand November 12-14. This seminar will teach fracture diagnosis techniques that are needed to solve glass breakage and other performance related problems. This 3-day seminar also includes hands-on workshops to provide experience in solving field breakage problems. Learn more or register here: https://lnkd.in/gY6vuv7x #glassindustry #beverageindustry #glasspackaging

Attending glasstec? Please join our presentation “Sustainability & Efficiency Improvements through Digitalization and Automation” on Oct. 23 at CEST 15.10 - 15.30, conducted by AGR Director of Research Bill Slusser and Martin Küstner - Agr International, Inc. Sales leader, at Hall 10 Stand A70 - Stage 1 glass trends. You will learn how automation and digitalization in glass bottle production delivers increased factory productivity by streamlining the processes, lowering running costs, and delivering higher quality products at higher production speeds...providing them with a win-win-win recipe for sustainability, efficiency, and profitability. We hope to see you there. #glassindustry #glassmanufacturing #glasspackaging