Abstract: An insulated glass unit is described and includes at least a first glass layer, a second glass layer and a third glass layer disposed therebetween. The third glass layer is separated from the first glass layer and the second glass layer by first and second sealed gap spaces. The third glass layer has a low CTE as compared to the CTE of the first and/or second glass layers. In some instances, the third glass layer has a CTE of less than 70×10?7/° C. over a temperature range of 0-300° C.

Abstract: Example methods of manufacturing a glass mirror apparatus includes the step of providing a chemically strengthened glass sheet with a thickness of less than or equal to about 2 mm. The method further includes the step of applying a reflective layer to the second major surface of the glass sheet to provide a first glass mirror. In further examples, a glass mirror apparatus comprises a chemically strengthened glass sheet with a thickness of less than or equal to about 2 mm. A reflective layer applied to the second major surface of the glass sheet to provide a first glass mirror.

Abstract: Laminated structures include a thin glass sheet with a thickness of less than 600 ?m being attached to a metal sheet with an adhesive layer including a thickness of about 100 ?m or less. These laminated structures can include planar or curved shapes. Methods of manufacturing a laminated structure are also provided including the step of attaching a glass sheet with a thickness of less than 600 ?m to a metal sheet with an adhesive layer including a thickness of about 300 ?m or less.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses for holding a substrate in a near vertical position, wherein the design minimizes substrate sag while allowing the substrate to expand and contract under varying thermal conditions. The apparatus minimizes the stress on the substrate, preventing breakage of or damage to the substrate while it undergoes coating and other thermal processes.

Abstract: A laminate structure having a first chemically strengthened glass layer, a second chemically strengthened glass layer, and a polymer interlayer structure intermediate the first and second glass layers. The polymer interlayer structure can include a first polymeric layer adjacent to the first glass layer, a second polymeric layer adjacent to the second glass layer, and a polymeric rigid core intermediate the first and second polymeric layers.

Abstract: A laminate structure having a first chemically strengthened glass layer, a second chemically strengthened glass layer, and a polymer interlayer structure intermediate the first and second glass layers. The polymer interlayer structure can include a first polymeric layer adjacent to the first glass layer, a second polymeric layer adjacent to the second glass layer, and a polymeric rigid core intermediate the first and second polymeric layers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for making asymmetric laminate structures and methods for reducing bow in asymmetric laminate structures, the methods comprising differentially heating the laminate structures during lamination or differentially cooling the laminate structures after lamination. Also disclosed herein are methods for reducing bow in asymmetric laminate structures, the methods comprising subjecting at least one substrate in the laminate structure to asymmetric tempering or annealing prior to lamination. Further disclosed herein are laminate structures made according to such methods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for making asymmetric laminate structures and methods for reducing bow in asymmetric laminate structures, the methods comprising differentially heating the laminate structures during lamination or differentially cooling the laminate structures after lamination. Also disclosed herein are methods for reducing bow in asymmetric laminate structures, the methods comprising subjecting at least one substrate in the laminate structure to asymmetric tempering or annealing prior to lamination. Further disclosed herein are laminate structures made according to such methods.

Abstract: Example methods of manufacturing a glass mirror apparatus includes the step of providing a chemically strengthened glass sheet with a thickness of less than or equal to about 2 mm. The method further includes the step of applying a reflective layer to the second major surface of the glass sheet to provide a first glass mirror. In further examples, a glass mirror apparatus comprises a chemically strengthened glass sheet with a thickness of less than or equal to about 2 mm. A reflective layer applied to the second major surface of the glass sheet to provide a first glass mirror.

Abstract: Laminated structures include a thin glass sheet with a thickness of less than 600 ?m being attached to a metal sheet with an adhesive layer including a thickness of about 100 ?m or less. These laminated structures can include planar or curved shapes. Methods of manufacturing a laminated structure are also provided including the step of attaching a glass sheet with a thickness of less than 600 ?m to a metal sheet with an adhesive layer including a thickness of about 300 ?m or less.