Juan Pou, professor of Applied Physics at the University of Vigo and coordinator of EVERGLASS, is pioneering a way to recycle glass using laser technology.
In the video Juan explains the core concept of the EVERGLASS process: combining powdered glass with a laser and using a precise kinematic system to create new components.
This technique is similar to 3D printing but adapted for glass, allowing for precise, energy-efficient recycling. The ultimate goal is to develop a scalable, economically viable system that can be implemented across various facilities, making comprehensive glass recycling a reality.
As EVERGLASS moves from laboratory prototypes to industrial-scale testing, Juan and his team are working to refine the process, optimise laser parameters and ensure the technology is both sustainable and practical.
EVERGLASS is a 3-year project funded by the EU under Horizon Europe. The project will design laser morphing devices that will allow glass waste to be transformed into new tailored products.