Collaborative R&D
Research. Develop. Advance.
Guiding the industry towards sustainable and circular glass
It is hard to imagine a world without glass. That same world faces many environmental challenges requiring industries to move towards carbon neutrality. CelSian aims to guide the glass industry towards a future where glass is even more prominent. We execute R&D projects on behalf of the industry, from pre-competitive research to application development. Projects can be conducted on an individual or multilateral basis, supported by advanced simulation, laboratory validation, and the expertise of our great team.
Recent research topics
Together with industry partners, we actively explore key topics shaping the future of glass manufacturing:
- Hydrogen energy and heat transfer.
- Foam reduction.
- Melting behavior in cold top furnaces.
- Radiative heat transfer.
- Low-carbon raw materials.
- Influence of electric boosting on furnace convection.
Our partners
GMIC unites global glass producers, suppliers, and researchers to advance technology, sustainability, and workforce development. Through this partnership, CelSian contributes to industry standards, participates in key technical initiatives, and stays connected to emerging trends in glass manufacturing. Collaboration with GMIC enhances our ability to deliver solutions that align with the sector’s most pressing needs.
The Society of Glass Technology is a non-profit organization that brings together experts from academia and industry to advance scientific understanding of glass. Through SGT, CelSian stays connected to the latest research developments, contributes to technical discussions, and supports the translation of scientific knowledge into practical solutions for modern glass manufacturing.
The German Glass Society (HVG-DGG) brings together researchers, technologists, and industry partners to advance scientific knowledge in glass. Through this network, CelSian contributes to technical discussions, stays close to emerging academic insights, and helps translate scientific developments into practical applications for industrial glassmaking.
The GlassTrend organisation is a consortium of worldwide operating industries and institutes working in the field of glass and glass production. The name GlassTrend is an acronym of Glass Technology Research & New Developments and the association aims to co-ordinate research and development activities to improve the competitive strength of glass industries, its suppliers and customers.
Technology & Simulation Ecosystem
CelSian utilizes Cadence Pointwise as part of its advanced CFD workflow to support high-quality meshing and accurate process simulations for complex industrial applications.
CelSian collaborates with Ignition Computing to strengthen computational performance and support advanced simulation workflows for industrial process optimization.