RESEARCH

Collaborative R&D That Moves the Industry Forward

Trusted by 11 Members worldwide

Building the Future of Glass, One Project at a Time

CURRENT PROJECTS

We're solving the toughest challenges in glassmaking, like creating a CO₂-free glass process, and rethinking how glass is formed. 

Every project is designed with and for the industry, turning complex questions into shared breakthroughs.

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A glass manufacturing employee checking on a recently made glass bottle
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PUBLISHED PAPERS

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Insights That Drive Industry Progress

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AREAS OF FOCUS

The Front Lines of Glass R&D

Our focus areas reflect what matters most to glassmakers: fewer emissions, smarter forming, stronger containers, and safer production. 

Each topic is shaped by member needs and built for measurable industrial results.

  • Emissions

    Melting

    Cutting CO₂ at the source with better batch chemistry and cleaner melting strategies.

  • Productivity

    Forming

    Boosting throughput with smarter forming tools, real-time control, and data-driven improvements.

  • Safety

    Forming

    Protecting workers with science-based safety measures and better monitoring in high-risk processes.

  • Batch materials

    Melting

    Exploring new raw materials to remove carbon from the equation, without compromising quality.

  • Forming Technology

    Melting

    Engineering forming systems for stronger, lighter, more precise containers.

  • Energy Benchmarking

    Melting

    Measuring energy use across member plants to pinpoint savings and validate new solutions.

  • Forming tools

    Forming

    Making forming tools more durable and precise through advanced material science.

SUSTAINABILITY

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Advancing the Most Recyclable Material on Earth

Glass is endlessly recyclable, inert, and safe, but making it sustainably takes science. 

At IPGR, we’re developing the chemistry and processes to cut emissions without sacrificing performance. 

Our members are leading the way to a cleaner glass industry.

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Applied science for the most sustainable packaging material on Earth.

LET'S CONNECT

Curious About Our Work? Let’s Talk

Whether you’re exploring membership, a researcher looking for collaboration, or a student interested in glass innovation, we’d love to hear from you. 

We’re always open to meaningful conversations that help shape the future of glass.