Research Frontiers CEO Joseph Harary to Present the Benefits of SPD-SmartGlass to the Automotive Industry at Next Week’s Au...
March 21 2019 - 9:15AM
On March 27, 2019 Research Frontiers CEO, Joseph M. Harary, will
present the benefits of SPD-SmartGlass to the Automotive Industry
at the Automotive Glazing Summit in Berlin, Germany. In addition to
this presentation, two automotive manufacturers and some of the
largest Tier-1 suppliers to the automotive industry are also
scheduled to present at this summit discussing the functional
benefits of automotive glass.
Mr. Harary’s address will focus on a real-world
analysis of the use, benefits and reliability of SPD-SmartGlass in
automotive and other glazings. SPD-SmartGlass technology, which
allows users to instantly vary the tint of glass or plastic, is
currently being used in the automotive, aircraft, marine,
architectural, museum and consumer electronics industries. Some of
the benefits include significant heat reduction inside the vehicle
(by up to 18ºF/10ºC), UV protection, glare control, reduced noise
and reduced fuel consumption. Independent calculations also show
that use of SPD-SmartGlass can reduce CO2 emissions by four grams
per kilometer, and increase the driving range of electric vehicles
by approximately 5.5 percent.
Joe Harary, President and CEO of Research
Frontiers, noted: “This presentation comes at time when the
adoption of our SPD-SmartGlass light-control technology in the
automotive industry is accelerating. Last week it was announced
that McLaren Automotive had adopted SPD-SmartGlass for use in the
sunroofs of two of their models in serial production which were on
display at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this month. Separately, at
the Los Angeles Auto Show, two additional electric vehicles were
introduced using SPD-SmartGlass, and additional automotive OEMs are
expected to use SPD-SmartGlass for cars in serial production
beginning next year.”
For years, SPD-SmartGlass has demonstrated its
performance and reliability on various models from Daimler. The
MAGIC SKY CONTROL feature, which is now in use on tens of thousands
of Mercedes-Benz SLs, SLKs, SLCs, Maybach and S-Class models around
the world, uses patented SPD-SmartGlass technology developed by
Research Frontiers to turn the roof transparent by electrically
aligning tiny particles in a thin film within the glass. With the
touch of a button, drivers and passengers can instantly change the
tint of their roof to help keep out harsh sunlight and heat, and
create an open-air feeling even when the sunroof is closed. Glass
or plastic using Research Frontiers’ patented SPD-SmartGlass
technology effectively blocks UV and infrared rays in both clear
and darkly tinted modes, helping keep the cabin cooler, and
protecting passengers and interiors. These benefits become even
more important when a car uses large surface areas of glass,
especially in warm climates.
SPD-Smart technology has proven itself in many
aspects, from durability and performance, to sales. Before putting
cars into serial production, Mercedes-Benz put the MAGIC SKY
CONTROL roof using SPD-SmartGlass technology through rigorous
durability and performance testing in some of the most extreme
conditions on Earth. This included testing in the arctic cold of
Scandinavia (with temperatures below -22ºF/-30ºC) and the
blistering desert heat of Death Valley, California (with
temperatures exceeding 122ºF/50ºC). MAGIC SKY CONTROL blocks over
99% of harmful UV radiation and substantially reduces heat inside
the vehicle. Test data published by Mercedes-Benz shows the ability
of the roof to reduce sun exposure to 1/20th of direct
exposure levels (from over 1,000 watts/square meter to less than 50
watts/square meter). When compared to conventional automotive
glass, Mercedes-Benz reported that the use of SPD-SmartGlass
significantly reduces the temperature inside the vehicle by up to
18ºF/10ºC. This increases passenger comfort and reduces air
conditioning loads, thereby saving fuel and reducing CO2
emissions.
Mr. Harary also noted: “At the Automotive
Glazing Summit, we will be discussing the proven durability,
reliability, performance and benefits of SPD-SmartGlass technology.
After undergoing rigorous accelerated and real-life testing, it has
been used on cars in serial production now since 2011 without even
one reported problem. In other industries such as general aviation,
our technology has been in use since 2001, and in commercial
aviation by airlines since 2008. Each industry has its own unique
performance and durability requirements and SPD-SmartGlass has time
and time again proven itself in the real world in some of the most
extreme conditions on Earth.”
The Qepler Automotive Glazing Summit next week
is a B2B event that will focus on the latest market and
technological developments and industry trends. The event is
attended by CEO’s, CTO’s, directors, project managers and engineers
involved with the automotive industry including automotive
manufacturing, glass manufacturing, roof and windshield
systems.
About Research Frontiers
Inc.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) is a publicly
traded technology company and the developer of patented SPD-Smart
light-control film technology which allows users to instantly,
precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic
products, either manually or automatically. Research Frontiers has
licensed its smart glass technology to over 40 companies that
include well known chemical, material science and glass companies.
Products using Research Frontiers’ smart glass technology are being
used in tens of thousands of cars, aircraft, yachts, trains, homes,
offices, museums and other buildings. For more information, please
visit our website at www.SmartGlass.com, and on Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn and YouTube.
For further information about SPD-Smart
light-control technology, please contact:
Joseph M. HararyPresident & CEOResearch
Frontiers Inc.+1-516-364-1902Info@SmartGlass.com
Note: Note: This press release contains
forward-looking statements, including estimates and predictions
based upon information currently available to Research Frontiers.
Actual results, especially those reliant on activities by third
parties, could differ and are not guaranteed. Any forward-looking
statements should be considered accordingly. Research Frontiers
undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements
made in this press release. "SPD-Smart" and “SPD-SmartGlass” are
trademarks of Research Frontiers Inc. “MAGIC SKY CONTROL” and car
model designations Mercedes-Benz,SL, SLK, SLC,Maybach and S-Class
are trademarks of Daimler AG.
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