A centre for glass research and development Glass Technology Services Ltd (GTS) is an independent glass laboratory and consultancy, accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards and unrivalled in the UK for its glass expertise. The specialist team provide a range of services to analyse defects, resolve issues, conduct research and verify international quality standards for glass, coatings and glass products. Expert analysis and assessment is conducted by a dedicated team of scientists, who have expertise in glass manufacture, processing, material sciences, chemistry, physics and engineering disciplines and together hold over 380 years collective glass experience. Services provided include: - Fracture analysis - determination of the cause of failure of glass articles; - Analysis of the chemical composition of glass; - Investigation of inclusions in glass – solid stones, bubbles and cord (in-homogeneity); - Microscopy and analysis of surface deposits, and other surface damage on glass; - Development of novel glass compositions; - Small scale manufacture of glass; - Mechanical properties measurements; - Fitness for purpose testing of glass articles; - Environmental monitoring; - Consultancy of recycling and other environmental issues; - Consultancy on all aspects of glass manufacture; - Research, development and innovation of glass and glass products.