10 Interesting Fact About The history of glass technology

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• Glass has been used since thousands of years ago by the ancient Egyptians and the Romans.
• Although the glass was first created accidentally, the technology of making glass has developed rapidly for centuries.
• One of the earliest glass making technologies is the blow method, where the glass is melted and blown using a pipe.
• The glass that was first created was very expensive and only used by the rich.
• In the Middle Ages, the technology of making glass spread throughout Europe and became an important industry.
• Tempered glass, which is broken and resistant to heat, was found in the 17th century by a French glass craftsman.
• In the 19th century, the technology of making glass became more advanced with the introduction of machines that could produce greater glass.
• Optical Glass, which is used in making lenses and other optical devices, began to be developed in the 17th century.
• In the 20th century, glass technology continued to develop with the introduction of laminated glass, reflective glass, and glass that could change color.
• Glass has also been used in various modern technology innovations, such as mobile screens, solar panels, and resilient vehicle glass.