Workshop on Optimization of Glass Production

The Fraunhofer ISC in Germany (www.isc.fraunhofer.de), in collaboration with the CeRTEV team (www.certev.ufscar.br) and ICTP-SAIFR, is pleased to announce the First Workshop on Optimization of Glass Production, to be held at IFT-UNESP from April 24-25, 2026, with the aim to present and transfer knowledge of glass production and its optimization with a focus on energy consumption and sustainable production.

Workshop Topics:

• Automation and digitalization in the era of artificial intelligence, including AI-supported process control, digital twins and predictive maintenance in high-temperature environments.
• Sustainability in high-temperature processes, with emphasis on energy efficiency, electrification, alternative fuels, CO₂ reduction strategies and industrial decarbonization pathways.
• New methods for thermal process characterization, covering advanced measurement technologies, in-situ diagnostics, data-driven evaluation methods and process transparency.

• Eduardo Bellini (EESC/USP & CeRTEV)
• Andrea de Camargo (BAM)
• Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC)
• Martin Kilo (Fraunhofer ISC)

The workshop will be held just before the Fourth São Carlos School on Glasses and Glass-Ceramics

Registration form here.

• Andrea de Camargo (BAM)
• Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC)
• Martin Letz (Schott AG)
• Eduardo B. Ferreira (EESC-USP)
• Edgar Zanotto (CeRTEV)

Registration form here.

Preliminary Program

Friday, April 24, 2026

09-00 – 09.15 – Welcome by Prof. Edgar Zanotto (CeRTEV), Andrea de Camargo (BAM), Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC)

09.15 – 10.00 – Introduction to Fraunhofer ISC – Andreas Diegeler

10.00 – 10.30 – Activities of Fraunhofer in Brazil – Manual Steidle

10.30 – 11.00 – AIHK – Opportunities in collaboration with Germany

11.00 – 11.15 – Coffee Break

11.15 – 12.00 – EnerTherm – Energy optimization in the production of glass – Andreas Diegeler

12.00 – 13.00 – Lunch break

13.00 – 13.45 – Bright Glass, Bright Future: Optical Materials driving Innovation – Andrea de Camargo – BAM

13.45 – 14.30 – Development in Glass by SCHOTT AG – Martin Letz

14.30 – 15.00 – Platform discussion – Optimization in the production of Glass

15.00 – 15.30 – Coffee Break

15.30 – 16.15 – Aims of Sao Carlos summer school – Edgar D. Zanotto

16.15 – 17.00 – Lecture – Eduardo B. Ferreira

17.00 – 18.30 – Get Together with snacks

Saturday, April 25, 2026

09.30 – 09.45 – Welcome to Second Day by Andrea and Martin

09.45 – 10.30 – Activities of DWIH Sao Paulo – Anja Lorenz (DAAD – Fellowships)

10.30 – 11.15 – Application of Glass – Fraunhofer ISC – Martin Kilo

11.15 – 11.45 – Lecture by Sao Paulo summer school lecturer

11.45 – 12.00 – Short Coffee Break

12.15 – 12.45 – GlassDigital and GlasAgent – Digitalization in Glass development and production- Andreas Diegeler, Martin Kilo

12.45 – 13.00 – Conclusion

*Schedule might be changed

Venue: The event will be held at IFT-UNESP, located at R. Jornalista Aloysio Biondi, 120 – Barra Funda, São Paulo. The easiest way to reach us is by subway or bus, See arrival instructions here.

Accommodation: Participants whose accommodation will be provided by the institute will stay at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista. Hotel recommendations are available here.

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

BOARDING PASS: All participants, whose travel has been provided or will be reimbursed by ICTP-SAIFR, should bring the boarding pass  upon registration. The return boarding pass (PDF, if online check-in, scan or picture, if physical) should be sent to secretary@ictp-saifr.org by e-mail.

Visa information: Nationals from several countries in Latin America and Europe are exempt from tourist visa. Nationals from Australia, Canada and USA are required to apply for a tourist visa. Check for some helpful information here.

Power outlets: The standard power outlet in Brazil is type N (two round pins + grounding pin). Some European devices are compatible with the Brazilian power outlets. US devices will require an adapter.

Security issues: Although São Paulo is a relatively safe city, be careful when using cellphones on the street, avoid isolated areas at night, and be aware when crossing the street that cars may not stop for pedestrians. Also, please do not leave valuable items like laptops unattended even for short breaks. At the IFT-UNESP, there are storage lockers available and keys can be obtained with our secretaries.

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit.