New in 2026, the Innovation Lounge, located on the GlassBuild America show floor, is your destination for what's next.
Explore a curated showcase of recently launched or about to launch products from select GlassBuild exhibitors. The Innovation Lounge is open all hours of the show and features the most forward-looking products in the areas of technology, sustainability, robotics, artificial intelligence, and architectural glass.
🤖 AI (Artificial Intelligence)
The AI zone inside the Innovation Lounge showcases how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way glass and fenestration companies design, quote, and manufacture. See how predictive systems are reducing waste, accelerating lead times, and putting smarter decisions in the hands of the people who need them most.
💻 Technology
Step into the Technology zone to explore the connected ecosystem powering modern glass operations. Whether you're looking to digitize your workflow, upgrade your CNC capabilities, or integrate your ERP with your production line, this zone puts the tools to transform your business right in front of you.
⚙️ Robotics
The Robotics zone puts automation front and center. Watch live demonstrations of robotic arms handling large-format glass with precision and speed, collaborative robots working safely alongside human operators, and automated processing systems that are redefining throughput for fabricators of every size.
🌿 Sustainability
The glass industry has a critical role to play in a more sustainable built environment — and the Sustainability zone highlights the companies leading that charge. Explore products and processes designed to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and lower the carbon footprint of glass from production to installation.
🏛️ Architectural Glass
The Architectural Glass zone celebrates glass as one of the most dynamic materials in the built environment. From high-performance insulating glass units to façade-defining specialty laminates, this zone is essential viewing for architects, glazing contractors, and specifiers looking to stay at the leading edge of design and performance.
