Laser marking and laser finishing of glass

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According to estimates by environmental organisations, well over a billion birds worldwide die every year as a result of collisions with glass, as they are unable to recognise the transparent and reflective panes as obstacles. Using a laser printing process, HEGLA boraident from Halle (Saale), Germany, offers a solution for making windows, panes and facades visible to birds. At Glasstec 2024, the company will now present the BIRDfriend Mobile, which can also retrofit existing surfaces with bird strike protection.

The processing of glass with lasers is no longer a niche service. While the novel technology once had the reputation of being an experimental application with the character of a start-up, the possible finishing treatments and laser-supported functionalisation options have expanded as it has become more developed. Bird protection glass, RF-transparent glass and non-destructive edge deletion are among the best-known applications. HEGLA boraident, one of the pioneers of laser processing, offers two system types that are adapted to customer requirements.

With its new solution for the post-installation functionalisation of facades and windows, HEGLA boraident plans to attract attention at this year’s Vitrum.

Up to 100 million birds die in Europe each year because they cannot detect glass facades, bus stops, balcony glazing, greenhouses and windows as obstacles in time. Collisions with glass are the biggest unnatural cause of bird deaths – despite the fact that bird strikes can be prevented. HEGLA boraident from Halle offers laser printing as a method for preventing bird strikes, and its effectiveness has now been certified.

Gaining digital added value and simplifying workflows are the focus of the HEGLA Shop-Floor app, which is available in tablet and smartphone versions.

The new high-resolution laser marking from HEGLA boraident is machine-readable, making it ideal for the unique identification of window and door profiles – and more.