Airbus Now Offering Gentex Dimmable Aircraft Windows
January 06 2020 - 11:05AM
Today at CES 2020, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the world’s
leading supplier of electronically dimmable windows (EDWs) for the
aerospace industry, announced that Airbus is now offering the
Company’s latest generation of electrochromic windows on its
aircraft. More details of the roll-out will be revealed this
spring.
The EDWs will allow passengers to selectively darken the
aircraft windows as desired while still enabling them to view the
scenery outside. Not only do these EDWs eliminate the need for
traditional window shades, but they also incorporate a heat control
solution which blocks infra-red energy from entering the cabin from
outside – thus lessening dependence on air-conditioning
systems.
Gentex EDWs feature high-speed transition between clear and dark
and a new ultra-dark low-end transmission. Compared to previous
designs, the latest EDWs darken twice as fast and become 100 times
darker, effectively eliminating more than 99.999% of visible
light.
The Airbus EDWs were uniquely designed to be one, single
line-replaceable unit in order to make installation and maintenance
easier. They also feature a longer-lasting, scratch-resistant dust
cover.
“We worked together with Airbus to integrate the latest dimmable
windows technology while further enhancing it with an additional
specialty coating,” said Gentex President and Chief Executive
Officer Steve Downing. “The windows benefit aircraft operators and
passengers alike, which ultimately enhances the user experience for
everyone on board.”
EDWs use a proprietary electrochromic gel encapsulated between
two thin glass panels that darkens or lightens in response to
electricity. A low-voltage electric current is passed through
conductive coatings and across the glass panels to induce an
electrochemical reaction in the gel that causes it to darken.
Removing the voltage allows the gel to return to its natural,
transparent state.
Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is a supplier
of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics to the
automotive industry, dimmable aircraft windows for aviation
markets, and fire protection products to the fire protection
market. Visit the company website at www.gentex.com.
Gentex Media ContactCraig Piersma(616)
772-1590 x4316craig.piersma@gentex.com
Gentex Investor Relations ContactJosh
O’Berski(616) 772-1800 x5814josh.oberski@gentex.com
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