With constantly increasing requirements for ever thinner and precision glass, manufacturers require very precise production environments in order to meet with the challenges of delivering quality products. Accurate control of temperature during the processes of heating and cooling has an impact on the quality and reliability of the finished glass. This applies to all steps in the “hot-end” production process from initial melting to final annealing. Utter reliability and precision are key to delivering a successful production facility where any downtime in any single step can cause the whole facility to be shut down.