Accurate furnace glass level measurement plays an important role in maintaining stable melting conditions, reducing process fluctuations and supporting reliable plant operation.
Glass Service will participate in the 87th Glass Problems Conference and Symposium, scheduled for September 14–17, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio, USA. The event brings together glass manufacturers, technology suppliers, engineers and technical specialists to discuss current challenges and developments across the glass manufacturing industry.
Radar-based glass level measurement
On Thursday, September 17, Emanuele Donati, Sales Manager at Glass Service, will speak during the 2026 GMIC/GlassTrend Global Symposium on Sensor Technology in Glass Manufacturing.
His presentation, scheduled from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m., is entitled:
“Radar-Based Non-Contact Glass Level Measurement: A New Approach for Accurate and Reliable Furnace Control”
The session will examine the application of radar technology to furnace glass level monitoring and explain how accurate, continuous measurement can support better process control, operating stability and production continuity.
The Glass Service Radar Glass Level Machine
The Glass Service Radar Glass Level Machine uses non-contact radar technology to monitor molten glass level without moving parts.
Its ultra-compact 130 × 130 mm antenna is designed to limit the thermal expansion issues associated with conventional systems and does not require water cooling. Reading precision up to 0.05 mm and a 100 Hz sampling frequency provide accurate, responsive monitoring under demanding industrial operating conditions.
Key operational benefits include:
- Non-contact glass level measurement
- Reading precision up to 0.05 mm
- 100 Hz high-frequency sampling
- Compact antenna configuration
- No moving parts and no water-cooling system
- Easier maintenance
- Reduced glass level fluctuations
- Improved process stability and furnace control
By combining Italian engineering expertise with long-standing experience in industrial glass production, Glass Service develops process control solutions designed to support reliable furnace operation and the specific requirements of glass manufacturers worldwide.
Meet Glass Service in Toledo
The presentation will take place on September 17, from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m., at the Renaissance Hotel in Toledo.
Attend the session to discover the technical features of the Radar Glass Level Machine and its potential applications in industrial glass furnaces.
Contact Glass Service to receive further technical information or evaluate the most suitable configuration for your furnace.
