Glassman Latin America 2026 returns for its second day with a focused agenda addressing some of the most pressing priorities in the global glass industry: sustainability, cost efficiency, artificial intelligence, and process optimization.

Scheduled for Thursday, 21 May, Day 2 brings together technical experts, engineers, and industry decision-makers to explore how innovation is being applied directly on the production floor to improve performance, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.

The morning session opens with Refractarios Especiales León, presenting on the industrial recycling of high-alumina refractories in the Mexican glass industry. The discussion highlights the growing importance of circularity in refractory materials and its role in supporting long-term sustainability goals across glass manufacturing.

Next, TME Engineering presents its Blankontrol system, focusing on precise blank temperature control and its ability to reduce ROI cycles to as little as two months, while enabling safer lightweighting strategies and improved productivity.

Midday sessions shift toward digitalization and energy intelligence. Land (Ametek) explores how AI is transforming furnace operations through NIRB technology, enabling more predictive, data-driven control of high-temperature processes.

Following this, Pneumofore addresses hidden inefficiencies in pneumatic systems, outlining how pressure optimization can unlock measurable energy and cost savings in industrial operations.

The day concludes with RHI Magnesita, presenting innovations in refractory solutions and their role in improving the sustainability of glass melting processes, reinforcing the importance of materials innovation in decarbonization strategies.