Switchable Smart Glass
Smart Glass by Intelligent Glass®
Smart Glass is a PDLC glass technology which can be switched from frosted to transparent when an electrical current is applied. These innovative glass products provide instant privacy and are available in toughened, laminated, double glazed, fire rated and acoustic options.
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SWITCHABLE PRIVACY GLASS
Switchable Smart Glass offers an alternative to blinds and privacy glass and is commonly used for both commercial and residential projects. The glass can be installed like standard glazing and then wired back to the supplied Transformer.
SMART GLASS FEATURES
- Available up to 1.8m x 3m
- Thicknesses available from 6mm to 15mm
- Instant privacy on demand
- Toughened, laminate and double glazed options available
- Compatible with remotes, light switches and automation systems
- Supports rear projection
- Custom front projection options available
- Film options available
SMART GLASS TECHNOLOGY BY INTELLIGENT GLASS®
Intelligent Glass has been manufacturing switchable solutions for over 20 years, supplying smart glass solutions to homes and businesses around the globe. From working with some of the biggest automotive brands like Rolls Royce and Jaguar to creating luxurious residential spaces, Intelligent Glass offer switchable technology suitable for any environment.
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Our entry level Switchable Glass solution is manufactured by coating the liquid crystal directly onto glass with protection from a hard coated PET plastic layer. Switchable Glass is available in a range of glass specifications including toughened, acoustic and fire rated options with custom sizes and thicknesses available on request. Acrylic / Plexiglas options are also available.
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Smart Glass Plus
Switchable Glass Plus is manufactured by laminating our liquid crystal interlayer in between 2 panels of toughened glass. The result is a robust product ideal for high traffic areas or environments where the glass will be exposed to moisture.
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Smart Glass DGU
Smart Glass DGU’s are manufactured with the liquid crystal interlayer coated inside the cavity and is primarily used for external glazing offering superior insulation properties to our other Smart Glass products. Smart Glass DGU’s are manufactured using toughened glass, Swiss warm-edge spacer bars and argon gas to provide optimum insulation properties.
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CONTROLLABLE PRIVACY ON DEMAND
Our Switchable Smart Glass products offer privacy on demand and can be switched in a wide array of ways including phone and tablet apps via home automation systems, remote control, voice activation, PIR sensor or a standard light switch. Privacy has never been this easy!
SWITCHABLE PROJECTION SCREENS
Smart Glass is an incredibly versatile technology integrated in a wide range of environments for privacy including homes, offices, hotels, hospitals and yachts while our Smart Glass projection screens are often integrated for theatre, museums, live events, retail stores and car showrooms to name a few.
Switchable Glass, also known as smart glass and electric privacy glass, is an optical glass technology that can adjust light transmission through the use of an AC power source. When no power is applied switchable glass appears opaque and cannot be seen through, when a current is applied the glass becomes clear allowing light to pass through freely.
Smart Glass is manufactured with an active component that allows the glass to change states through the application of electricity, PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal). In its natural ‘off’ state, these liquid crystals are arranged to refract light waves away from the surface appearing opaque. When an electrical current is applied, the crystals polarize, rearranging to allow more light to pass through causing the glass to appear clear.
Toughened and Laminated Switchable Glass can be manufactured with a maximum panel size of 4000mm and maximum width of 1800mm. For larger switchable solutions, our Switchable Film is available in widths of up to 1500mm and can be cut to any size, with multiple pieces able to be joined together with minimal join lines to create larger switchable glazed panels or partitions.
Smart Glass is a great choice for healthcare applications with previous uses including hospitals, treatment rooms, surgeries and research labs. Not only is our Switchable Laminate glass recommended for its robustness in high traffic areas, but it can also be easily cleaned and maintained when compared to alternative privacy solutions like curtains and window coverings that have to be regularly replaced.
Yes switchable glass can be used for projection! If you’re looking to use a projector with our switchable glass we recommend using Toughened Switchable Glass or our Switchable Film for the best results. Our switchable technology has been featured in many high profile projects including product launches for Rolls Royce and Jaguar, as well as in the HQ for Cirque Du Soleil.
Switchable projection screens are also a popular choice for listed buildings and churches, offering a discreet projection system that ‘disappears’ when switched to clear maintaining the visibility of the architecture of the venue.
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ANY QUESTIONS?
We manufacture in Britain and ship worldwide – if you need further information, a pricing quote, or want to discuss ideas for using our Switchable Smart Glass click the link below to contact us, email us via info@prodisplay.com or call us on +44 (0)1226 361 306.
Switchable Smart Glass
Smart Glass by Intelligent Glass®
Smart Glass is a PDLC glass technology which can be switched from frosted to transparent when an electrical current is applied. These innovative glass products provide instant privacy and are available in toughened, laminated, double glazed, fire rated and acoustic options.
Our Intelligent Glass website has more details on this product.
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