There has always been a market for glassware that contains quirky imperfections and shapes. It can certainly be argued that they add character and mystery to the glass but for the most part, people are after perfection. They want perfectly cut glass, that is perfectly clear and perfectly free from any imperfections. A new laser-based glass cutter has now made this a reality, giving the ability to create identical perfect glasses with complex designs in a matter of minutes.

The New York based company who developed the tool are set to cause quite a few ripples when it goes on sale to manufacturers next year.The news has already caused a bit of a stir with many investors eager to get a piece of the pie and find out exactly how it works.The company has stated that they use a powerful laser that can work in 360 degrees and is accurate to a 16th of a millimeter. It will carve a piece of glass using a computer guidance program into any shape you desire, and for its party trick it will etch patterns deep within the glass. The end result is a perfect product that has the quality and brilliance of crystal glass though it can be produced at a fraction of the cost due to the high automated process.

There has not yet been an announcement whether the company will be selling shares on will be holding on to the equity itself, although industry leaders predict the company will be floated at some point down the line whatever happens. The New York company are reportedly looking into other applications for the glass cutting technology including creating other household items such as crystal vases or glass candle holders. Some have already suggested that their could potentially be industrial applications in the housing and auto markets

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