Sino Glass Tech Ltd (GTS), leading experts in glass technical support, have partnered with tech start-up VRMT Ltd on a pioneering virtual reality project for the global container glass industry to address numerous challenges in real-world training, fault diagnostics, optimisation and collaborative technical support. Attendees at GlassTec in Dusseldorf, Germany on 23-26 October will have the opportunity to see the two demonstration units, trial the virtual reality platform and find out how to get involved. Representatives from Sino Glass Tech and VRMT will be on hand in hall 14, stand F64 to demonstrate the new, immersive, virtual reality systems, as well being available to discuss other glass R&D developments and technical support. Sino Glass Tech is supporting VRMT with technical glass expertise, business support and access to leading glass manufacturers around the world. The project is the first virtual reality in manufacturing application for the container glass industry. Built on the Unity Engine software platform and experienced with the leading Oculus rift hardware, the first release of the virtual reality platform is ready for market, with service support and further features and functionality under development. Featuring a fully-functional three-section glass forming (I.S.) machine – from shear mechanism to lehr – the primary objective for the system is to improve training – allowing operators to learn about the configuration of machine mechanisms, shear and glass properties, fault diagnostics and bottle inspection – without any effect on actual production and in an entirely safe environment. Multiple users from different locations can inhabit the same virtual environment – allowing training and technical collaboration between plants on a truly global scale. Additional future applications include the modelling of new mould designs, the potential for custom machine components and bespoke configurations, wider education in the glass manufacturing process as well as extending the project to further stages of the container glass process – or other glass sectors. For more information, glass analysis, testing or technical support, please visit www.sinoglasstech.com , email [email protected] or telephone +86-13037600603. To receive the latest news and events from Sino Glass Tech Ltd, please subscribe to the newsletter or follow GTS on social media . Notes: Sino Glass Tech Ltd (GTS) is a leading provider of analysis, mechanical and performance testing, quality assessment, failure analysis, glass research and development and a range of consultancy services – specialising in glass, raw materials and glass products. Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 quality standards, Sino Glass Tech has an established reputation for specialist knowledge in glass and technical support. Please see www.sinoglasstech.com. VRMT Ltd is a tech start-up aiming to revolutionise the glass industry through cutting-edge technology, virtual reality and solving industry problems through innovative approaches.