UK - Are you looking for smart glass or switchable glass? What is the difference, if any, between a smart glass and switchable glass? Is it different from privacy glass? ToughGlaze, based in London, answer these questions and more.

What is Switchable Smart Glass?

Smart glass or glass known as 'switchable' glass is glazing which light transmission properties are altered when voltage, light or heat is applied.

When the electrical supply is switched on, the liquid crystals inside the glass align and allow light to pass through. When the power is switched off the liquid crystal molecules are positioned randomly and block out any light, becoming opaque (private).

How does smart glass work?

Switchable Smart windows can also be referred to as smart glass, switchable windows or dynamic windows. They use a scientific ‘electrochromism’ process and switch from transparent to opaque when you apply an electrical voltage to them.

The change can be triggered by a range of wall switches, remote controls, movement sensors, light sensors or timers in less than 0.01 seconds. Variations of switchable smart glass can be supplied including; colour tinted, fire rated, double glazed, curved and shaped.

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What can Switchable Smart Glass be used for?

Switchable Privacy Glass is a versatile solution for homes and businesses. It can be used for partition screens, windows, roof-lights, doors, security, teller screens and they are even used as quality HD projection screens. The flexibility of smart glass enables architects and designers to continually find new and innovative designs and uses for it.

Switchable Smart glass products can be used in residential and commercial buildings. It really can turn the conventional use of glass on its head and its market growth is expected to continue with many new and innovative uses.

Our Switchable Smart Glass

At ToughGlaze we have formed a strategic partnership with the most advanced LCD engineering laboratory in the world to specifically manufacture and produce the most qualified and reliable Switchable Smart Glass to date. The 3rd generation NPRLC film, combined with our exclusive TG-WR interlayer are treated and assembled by our licensed technicians in our London, UK based clean room facility.

Our Advanced Switchable Smart Glass Features:

- 3rd Generation NPRLC instead of the 2nd generation PDLC

- Produced exclusively with TG-WR interlayer instead of PVB or EVA

- Largest panel size on the market: 1840mm x 4200mm

- Electrical drivers with cellular connectivity for after sales services

- Highest Transparency while lowest angle Haze

If you are looking for Switchable Smart Glass for any use then give us a call on +44 (0) 208 838 4400 and one of our glazing experts will be happy to help and answer any questions you may have. Find out more about Smart Switchable Glass here: www.toughglaze.com/smart-switchable-glass/