Glass Technology Services

A centre for glass research and development Glass Technology Services Ltd (GTS) is an independent glass laboratory and consultancy, accredited to BS EN ISO 9001, 14001 and 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.