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Glass Futures (GF) has installed a unique AI-driven ‘digital twin’ of its glass furnace capable of testing and predicting new and the best ways to make glass and other materials.
Glass Futures has reached a significant milestone in its mission to accelerate the decarbonisation of energy intensive industries, with the successful completion of alternative fuel trial programmes testing biofuels and electric melting, and commissioning hydrogen capabilities on its 30 tonnes-per-day pilot line.
Glass Futures is the latest organisation to join ResponsibleGlass, the international coalition working to accelerate low‑carbon, transparent, and responsible practices across the global glass value chain.
Glass Futures today (10th December 2025) announced the launch of its redesigned website and refreshed strategic direction, marking a significant milestone in its evolution from a £60 million capital build project to a global innovation platform delivering real-world impact at scale.
Glass Futures and the University of Liverpool’s VEC (Virtual Engineering Centre) are launching AI Glass, a digital twin project designed to accelerate decarbonisation and drive innovation in the glass manufacturing industry. This collaboration represents a major step in sustainable manufacturing and industry digitalisation.
The UK Glass & Glazing Collective brought the future of UK-made glass into sharp focus at a special parliamentary event held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 28 October to spotlight the strategic importance of the glass sector in the UK’s industrial and net zero future.
Glass Futures is proud to announce a significant breakthrough in the commissioning of its world-first experimental glass furnace. At the start of this week, the team successfully rolled the first glass from the furnace, marking a pivotal moment in the journey to deliver a transformative R&D asset for the global glass industry.
Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State with joint responsibilities across the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) visited Glass Futures today to spotlight the critical role national assets play in delivering the UK’s Industrial Strategy and net zero ambitions.
