Video Systems at glasstec 2026: 25 Years of AI Innovation for the Glass Industry
From 20 to 23 October 2026, Video Systems participated in glasstec in Düsseldorf, showcasing advanced Machine Vision and Artificial Intelligence technologies for glass inspection and sharing its long-standing commitment to smarter, more efficient manufacturing.Video Systems successfully concluded its participation in glasstec 2026, the world's leading international trade fair for the glass industry, held at Messe Düsseldorf from 20 to 23 October.The four-day event brought together glass manufacturers, technology providers and industry professionals from around the world, offering an important opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen international relationships and explore the challenges shaping the future of glass production.At Hall 14, Stand C23, our team welcomed visitors and partners to discuss the latest developments in automated quality inspection, industrial Artificial Intelligence and advanced vision technologies.Imago®: Intelligent Quality Inspection for Glass ManufacturingAt the centre of our exhibition presence was Imago®, the Video Systems family of advanced inspection solutions developed for the glass industry.Combining Machine Vision, Artificial Intelligence and advanced image processing, Imago® supports manufacturers in identifying defects, improving inspection reliability and gaining valuable information from production processes.In an industry where high production speeds, complex optical characteristics and demanding quality standards require extremely reliable inspection technologies, intelligent vision systems play an increasingly important role.Our approach goes beyond traditional defect detection, connecting inspection capabilities with data analysis and process intelligence to help manufacturers improve product quality, reduce unnecessary rejects and optimise production efficiency.These technologies reflect Video Systems' ongoing commitment to Zero Defect Manufacturing and to developing practical AI solutions for real industrial applications.25 Years of AI Research and Industrial ExperienceOne of the highlights of glasstec 2026 was the participation of Alessandro Liani, CEO of Video Systems, as a speaker at the glasstec Conference.His presentation explored a technological journey that began 25 years ago, when Video Systems started investigating the potential of Artificial Intelligence for industrial glass inspection.From the earliest challenges of distinguishing genuine defects from reflections, optical disturbances and natural variations in glass, our technologies have progressively evolved towards more advanced, reliable and intelligent inspection systems.This evolution has been driven by continuous research, extensive field experience and close collaboration with glass manufacturers.Today, the integration of AI, Machine Vision and industrial data analysis enables increasingly sophisticated approaches to quality control, supporting operators and transforming inspection results into actionable information.From inspection to information. From information to better decisions.This philosophy continues to guide the development of our industrial technologies.A Conversation with GlassOnline: The Future of Industrial AIDuring the exhibition, Alessandro Liani was also interviewed by Nick Fouché, Associate Editor at GlassOnline, for a conversation about Video Systems' technological evolution and its approach to industrial Artificial Intelligence.The interview provided an opportunity to discuss how more than 30 years of Machine Vision expertise, combined with proprietary AI technologies, are contributing to advances in quality inspection and process control.While glass manufacturing remains one of our core areas of expertise, the same technological foundations support applications across other demanding industrial sectors, including steel and advanced manufacturing.We thank GlassOnline and Glass Industry Network for the opportunity to share our experience with the international glass industry community.Strengthening Relationships Across the Global Glass IndustryRepresenting Video Systems throughout the exhibition were Alessandro Liani, Gianni Valle, Mattia Di Giusto and Jacopo Zoratti.The event offered valuable opportunities to meet customers, engage with technology partners and discuss new projects with companies operating across the international glass manufacturing sector.These conversations are an essential part of our development process, helping us understand emerging industrial requirements and translate real manufacturing challenges into innovative inspection solutions.For Video Systems, glasstec is not only an opportunity to present technologies, but also an important meeting point for building long-term partnerships and strengthening our presence in the global glass industry.Looking Ahead: From Machine Vision to Decision IntelligenceOur participation in glasstec 2026 reaffirmed the strategic importance of the glass industry for Video Systems and our commitment to continuous technological innovation.With over 30 years of expertise and more than 8,000 systems installed across 48 countries, we continue to support manufacturers worldwide in their transition towards smarter, more connected and data-driven production processes.The future of glass inspection is not simply about detecting defects more effectively. It is about using intelligent technologies to better understand production processes, support decisions and continuously improve manufacturing quality.We would like to thank everyone who visited our stand, met our team and contributed to the valuable discussions throughout glasstec 2026.We look forward to continuing these conversations and working together to shape the next generation of intelligent glass inspection.Discover our intelligent inspection solutions for the glass industry.
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