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22 Worcester Business Journal | April 6, 2026 | wbjournal.com F O C U S MANUFACTURING Industry subsector: Architectural glass Founded: 2023 Employees: Four Top executive: Leigh Berberian, owner and creative director Primary product: Artisan printed architectural glass GLASS LAB, Inc. is developing glass products designed to reduce energy use in buildings by improving how light is managed indoors. e Whitinsville company prints designs directly onto glass using UV-cured inks, allowing panels to transmit nat- ural light while maintaining privacy. is approach can reduce reliance on artificial lighting and support lower overall energy use in interior spaces. In the past year, GLASS LAB installed and optimized a direct-to- glass UV printer, establishing its core production capability. e process uses less energy to apply inks compared with older glass printing methods while expanding design options for architectural applications. Glass itself is fully recyclable, and the company's use of UV inks is intended to build on those material advantages by enabling new uses without adding significant energy demand. GLASS LAB is training its workforce in digital design, color evaluation, and print quality, shi- ing roles beyond traditional glass fabrication. GREEN MANUFACTURING GLASS LAB, Inc., in Whitinsville Industry subsectors: Defense, aerospace, electronics, and communications Founded: 2008 Employees: 40 Top executives: Vincent Harris, CEO; Lee Burns, president Primary product: Autotune filters and circulators Annual revenue: $20 million Metamagnetics designs and produc- es radio frequency components used in defense and aerospace systems, focus- ing on maintaining reliable commu- nications in environments with heavy signal interference. e Marlborough company's prod- ucts are used in applications where multiple systems operate simultane- ously, requiring precise filtering to prevent signal disruption. Its technol- ogy supports communication systems on platforms such as naval vessels and other defense equipment. A key part of its product design is the use of yttrium iron garnet and gadolinium gallium garnet wafers, which the company produces in-house. Metamagnetics manufactures more than 300 wafers per year, including four-inch diameter wafers, a capability it says is unique in the U.S. ose wafers are used to build filtering devices protecting drones and other systems from signal jamming. is year, the company secured a contract expected to increase device production by more than 3,000% an- nually, a shi likely to drive hiring and expansion. Its products are designed without rare earth materials, reducing reliance on overseas supply chains. PRODUCT DESIGN Metamagnetics Inc., in Marlborough W W Can we create a CUSTOM magazine for you? Whether it's the celebration of a major anniversary or the opening of a new headquarters, Worcester Business Journal's Custom Publishing Division can help you create a custom magazine for your business. Our division's top flight team of writers and designers can help you tell your story – and make your business look great! Based on our unique publishing model, it's surprisingly affordable. Call WBJ Custom Corporate Project Director Christine Juetten at 508-755-8004 ext. 270. Worcester Business Journal WBJ Custom Publishing Division