The CDM Glass Lab is where we design, test, and refine our systems from the ground up—a space built for pushing boundaries in glass and glazing technology.
Every system we offer is developed under our own roof, ensuring they’re vetted for unmatched quality and performance. It’s a place of collaboration, with the freedom to turn bold ideas into reality.
Where Tomorrow's Systems Are Born
State-of-the-Art Testing
The CDM Glass Lab is equipped with advanced testing apparatus to simulate real-world conditions and beyond. Here, we can subject our window and door systems to high-velocity impacts, extreme wind pressures, water intrusion simulations, and cyclic pressure loads that replicate hurricane conditions.
Our engineers instrument and analyze each test, allowing us to refine designs in-house. This proactive testing means we identify opportunities for improvement early in development, long before products reach the field or undergo official certification tests.
In the lab, we’ve broken glass, bent frames, and pushed systems to their limits – all to make sure that the final product bearing the CDM name will excel in safety and performance when it counts.
Innovation & Development
The Glass Lab is not just about testing existing products; it’s a workshop for inventing tomorrow’s solutions. Our team utilizes the lab to prototype new systems and custom adaptations.
When architects present us with a unique challenge – say, an unusually tall lobby storefront, a curved glass railing, or a need for a specific acoustic performance – our experts can experiment and validate solutions in the lab.
We are solution-driven: if the right product for a project doesn’t exist yet, chances are we can develop it, test it in our lab, and deliver it.
Quality Assurance
Every batch of products that we manufacture is subject to internal quality checks, and the Glass Lab plays a vital role in this as well. We randomly test production samples to ensure they meet our strict standards and continue to perform over time. This includes checking lamination quality, verifying glass strength, and ensuring hardware endurance.
Our in-house lab capability means no waiting for external labs – we can immediately verify and adjust, keeping projects on schedule and maintaining the highest level of quality control. This is part of the CDM in-house advantage that sets us apart in the industry.
In summary, the CDM Glass Lab embodies our commitment to excellence and innovation. It’s a space where our passion for pushing boundaries meets our obsession with precision and safety. Clients who work with CDM can rest assured that every recommendation we make is backed by data, testing, and experience. We don’t just follow industry standards – we actively shape and elevate them through our laboratory and our ingenuity.