About Us Saxon Glass Technologies, Inc. was started in 1996 when a large glass maker came to the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in search of a solution to their glass strength problems. After the successful demonstration of trial runs, the professors set up shop at the Ceramic Corridor Innovation Center to meet the new challenge from the New York State legislature to help with the economic growth of the region. Dr. Arun K. Varshneya, professor of glass science and engineering, serves as the president, and William C. LaCourse, professor of glass science, is chief scientific consultant. |
The educators-cum-entrepreneurs at Saxon Glass Technologies, Inc. have over 40 years experience in research on ion exchange strengthening, and have authored several publications and a patent dealing with the process. They are well aware of the technical issues involved in producing consistent high-strength glasses and have developed processes for "optimized" ion exchange with which the time and cost of strengthening can be significantly reduced The company has also developed general process control and quality control tests to assure a given level of strengthening. The tests are carried out at Saxon Glass, and the at laboratories of the New York State College of Ceramics through contractual arrangements. Contact Saxon Glass for help with the development of special processes and tests to assure consistent performance and the lowest cost production. |