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Architectural Glass & Home Appliances

Industrial High-Performance Laser Solutions for Architectural and Functional Flat Glass

Our laser systems enable precise, contactless processing of flat glass for architectural, solar control, and smart building applications – supporting high-speed edge deletion, multilayer coating removal, patterning, and decorative structuring for both interior and façade glazing.

Performance-Driven Processing for Modern Architectural Glass

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Precision Meets Efficiency in Architectural Glass Processing
Modern architectural glass is no longer just a passive material – it plays an active role in energy management, aesthetics, and building intelligence. As performance requirements grow, including low-emissivity (Low-E) coatings, thermal insulation, and smart functionalities, conventional mechanical methods struggle to meet throughput, quality, and design flexibility demands.

We deliver advanced laser solutions designed for the digital, abrasion-free processing of coated and laminated glass. Our non-contact systems are optimized for the selective removal of functional coatings, precision patterning, and decorative surface treatments – enabling consistent quality and productivity in both high-volume and custom architectural applications.

From insulating glass units and solar control coatings to designer facades and partitions, our scalable laser technology supports the next generation of high-performance building glass.

Key Technical Features for Flat Glass & Architectural Glass Processing:

High-speed edge deletion of solar control and low-E coatings
Non-contact laser ablation without delamination, scratching, or cracking
Laser patterning for decorative, privacy, or anti-glare glass
Support for electrochromic, PDLC, and solar-integrated (BIPV) glazing
Bessel beam cutting for single or stacked functional glass panels
Precision processing of thick, tinted, coated, or smart glass
Cleanroom and inline production compatibility
The interior of a laser coating removal system, in which a functional layer is removed from the edge of the glass through the glass.
Glass-side edge deletion process of functional layers

Edge Deletion of Functional Coatings

Applications:

  • Removal of low-E, solar control, and decorative layers
  • Cleaning bonding zones in IGUs (insulating glass units)
  • Surface prep for adhesives and lamination

4JET Technology Fit: 

  • High-speed, contact-free laser ablation of coatings with no substrate damage

4JET Solution:

  • Uniform, non-invasive edge deletion – ideal for soft-coated or laminated glass

4JET Platform:

TOPAZ LD

Two laminated glass panes that were cut orthogonally to the lamination
Laser cutted laminated glass sheets

Cutting of Laminated and Functional Glass Sheets

Applications:

  • Contour cutting for windows, partitions, and facades
  • Shape definition for decorative, solar, or acoustically optimized glass
  • Glass with embedded films or coatings

4JET Technology Fit:

  • Bessel beam and laser scribe-break cutting for brittle, layered substrate

4JET Solution:

  • Chip-free, post-polish-free laser cutting of complex shapes and large panels – delivers clean edges without delamination or cracking, eliminating secondary grinding steps

4JET Platforms:

PEARL 900SPEARL 80G

A photovoltaic module from which specific areas have been removed in a regular pattern using laser processing. This results in partial transparency of the photovoltaic module. This enables the use of such modules in architectural applications.
Semi-transparent building-integrated photovoltaic modules

Decorative and Functional Surface Structuring

Applications:

  • Matte zones, privacy textures, light-diffusing or branding patterns
  • Surface enhancement for bonding or glare reduction

4JET Technology Fit:

  • Laser grayscale structuring and optical micro-patterning

4JET Solution:

  • Custom, high-resolution textures with design flexibility and repeatability

Thin-Film Processing

A functional layer on a glass sheet, e.g., a low-E coating, is ablated in a specific pattern using laser structuring to influence its functional properties. This enables, for example, the transmission of specific wavelengths.
Microstructuring of layers to influence functional properties, such as adjusting the transmittance for specific wavelengths

Processing of Smart Glass & Functional Layers

Applications:

  • Selective removal or patterning of layers used in electrochromic, PDLC (polymer-dispersed liquid crystal), or photovoltaic glazing
  • Defining transmission areas, electrodes, or connection zones

4JET Technology Fit:

  • Precision laser ablation tailored to multi-layered or sensitive functional glass assemblies

4JET Solution:

  • Clean, localized processing without damaging underlying structures – ideal for switchable and energy-harvesting glass systems

4JET Platform:

TOPAZ LD

A glass ceramic is cut using a laser beam. The laser beam is shown here in blue and hits the edge of the cut component.
Laser cutting of glass ceramics

Processing of Glass Ceramics

Applications:

  • Cutting, drilling, or shaping heat-resistant or partially crystalline glass
  • Technical panels, kitchen elements, and fire-rated architectural glazing

4JET Technology Fit:

  • Ultrashort pulse and Bessel beam processing of opaque and brittle substrates

4JET Solution:

  • Micro-crack-free edge quality for clean, safe component integration

4JET Platforms:

PEARL 900SPEARL 80G

Why 4JET?

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Trusted by global glass processors and system integrators


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Proven processes for solar coatings, smart films, and decorative glass


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Clean, scalable, and modular system architecture


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Production-ready platforms supporting IGU, façade, and design glass manufacturing

Ready to Upgrade Your Glass Processing?

Let’s discuss how our laser systems can enhance your flat glass production – whether for façades, smart windows, or interior architectural designs.


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Enabling Capabilities Across All Architectural & Appliance Glass Applications

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Whether for facades, smart interior glazing, or design-forward appliance fronts – advanced glass processing demands more than just laser precision. We combine best-in-class system technology with enabling software, automation, and support to deliver quality, throughput, and long-term production success.

 

Core4 Software Platform Global Services & Support Automation Integration

Core4 Software Platform

At the heart of every our system is Core4 — our scalable, industrial-grade software backbone.

  • Intuitive UI/UX for operator-friendly handling in glass production environments
  • AI-powered vision for edge detection, coating differentiation, and defect classification
  • Integrated PLC sequencing, recipe control, and production data logging
  • Supported by a 20+ developer team ensuring reliability and rapid feature deployment

Global Services & Support

We help glass processors stay productive and competitive — worldwide.

  • Remote software diagnostics and fast issue resolution
  • On-site service, maintenance, and operator training
  • Global footprint for customer support across Europe, Asia, and North America

Automation Integration

Ready for large panels, high throughput, and integrated production workflows.

  • Scalable automation with gantries, trays, and robotic handling
  • MES and barcode system integration for smart factory readiness
  • Tailored handling solutions for large-format or delicate glass

Ready to Upgrade Your Glass Processing?

Let’s discuss how our laser systems can enhance your flat glass production – whether for façades, smart windows, or interior architectural designs.


Contact us