Smart Glass
Advanced TPU Films for Smart Glass Innovation
Redefining possibilities in glass, Argotec smart glass films continue to support emerging automotive and architectural glazing applications. Industry-leading optical clarity and mechanical properties provide today’s brightest brands the platform to develop and improve smart glass applications such as electrochromic, transparent heating and photovoltaic technologies.
Discover how the polymer film experts at Argotec can bring your smart glass applications to life!
What Is Smart Glass?
Smart glass represents the convergence of traditional glazing materials with advanced electronic functionality. In dynamic building and automotive material, smart glass can change its properties in response to external stimuli or user control, transforming from transparent to opaque, altering its tint, or even generating electricity.
At the core of all smart glass technologies is the interlayer—the critical component that provides structural integrity while enabling electronic functionality. Our advanced smart glass films serve as the foundation for three primary smart glass technologies:
- Electrochromic Glass: Changes shading when voltage is applied
- Transparent Heating Glass: Provides heating while maintaining clarity and visibility
- Transparent Photovoltaic Glass: Generates electricity while maximizing daylighting
As a leading manufacturer of TPU interlayer films for smart glass applications, we provide the critical substrate technology that makes these advanced glass systems possible. Our films deliver the optical clarity, electrical properties, and structural performance required for next-generation smart glass innovation.
Electrochromic Glass
Our TPU interlayer films are a perfect substrate for electrochromic layers, enabling dynamic tinting and solar control in vehicles and buildings.
Transparent Heating
Excellent heating properties make our TPU films ideal for transparent de-icing and defogging applications in automotive, aerospace, and architectural designs.
Transparent Photovoltaic
Superior optical clarity make our TPU interlayer films suitable for electricity-generating windows, allowing maximum daylighting in architectural applications.
Why Choose Argotec Films for Smart Glass Applications?
Unmatched Optical Clarity
Our TPU films provide exceptional transparency with no yellowing, ensuring optimal performance in transparent applications where clarity is paramount.
Manufacturing Excellence
Our TPU interlayer films are produced in clean, modern film extrusion facilities globally, with locations in North America, Europe and Asia.
Superior Electrical Properties
Excellent temperature performance and electrical insulation properties make our films ideal for electrochromic and heating applications.
Phthalate Free
Unlike competing materials, our TPU films contain no phthalates that can migrate and degrade composite structures, ensuring long-term stability.
Material Compatibility
Designed to be compatible with all types of electronics and substrates, our high-perfomance films enable seamless integration with your smart glass technologies.
Easy Processing
Our films lay up well, are not tacky, and laminate with minimal voids, resulting in a high-quality final product.
Success Story: Miru Smart Technologies Develops Automotive Breakthrough
World's Largest Electrochromic Sunroof
Miru Smart Technologies recently partnered with Argotec to develop one of the world’s largest electrochromic sunroof window devices for the automotive industry. This groundbreaking project resulted in a compound-curved electrochromic window prototype measuring 1.5m x 1.6m.
This successful collaboration demonstrated that electrochromic glazing is a commercially viable solution that can enhance vehicle design and efficiency. The collaboration was showcased at Glasstec 2024, garnering significant industry attention.
Key Achievement: Successfully scaled electrochromic technology to meet automotive industry requirements while maintaining optical clarity and performance.
Smart Glass Films and Industry Applications
Architectural
- Dynamic privacy glass for office partitions and conference rooms
- Energy-efficient windows that adapt to sunlight conditions
- Integrated photovoltaic façades for green building designs
- Heated glass for snow and ice removal in skylight applications
- Security glazing with integrated electronic functionality
Automotive
- Electrochromic sunroofs and panoramic roofs
- Advanced windshield and window defrosting systems
- Integrated heads-up display (HUD) projection surfaces
- Privacy glass with on-demand transparency control
- Solar-integrated glazing for extended EV range
Aerospace & Aviation
- Cockpit window heating systems for anti-icing
- Passenger window tinting for comfort and energy efficiency
- Integrated display technologies in cabin windows
- Lightweight, high-performance glazing for fuel efficiency
- Photovoltaic integration for supplementary power
Specialty Applications
- Marine vessel windows with integrated defogging
- Medical equipment with transparent display technology
- Museum display cases with UV protection and climate control
- Scientific instruments requiring optical clarity and electrical functionality
- Retail displays with dynamic privacy and attention-grabbing features
- Specialty military and safety equipment
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Technical FAQs for Engineering
Material Properties & Specifications
Q: What data is available for your TPU films?
A: Our engineering team can work with you on comprehensive data. Contact our technical team for the specific performance data relevant to your smart glass design.
Q: How do you characterize the optical properties of your TPU films?
A: Our smart glass films undergo comprehensive optical testing. We provide quantitative measurements for haze and clarity according to industry standards. Contact us to request performance data for detailed specifications.
Q: What thickness options and tolerances can you maintain for smart glass applications?
A: Our ISO Class 7 clean room manufacturing environment enables us to maintain precise thickness control with tight tolerances across our product range. This consistency is essential for uniform electrical and optical performance in smart glass applications. Contact our technical team to discuss specific thickness requirements for your project.
Processing & Integration
Q: How do your TPU films integrate with standard lamination processes?
A: Our films are engineered to perform optimally across various lamination equipment types, including autoclaves, nip rolls, and bladder presses. We can provide detailed processing parameter guidelines for any lamination type. Our process engineers can provide customized recommendations for your specific manufacturing setup.
Q: What compatibility exists between your TPU films and conductive materials?
A: Our films are compatible with common electrode materials and conductive coatings used in smart glass applications. To discuss your specific materials, contact our team.
Q: What options are available to enhance adhesion performance?
A: We offer various treatment options to optimize adhesion to different substrates including glass, polycarbonate, and PET. Our technical team can recommend specific treatments based on your substrate combination and application requirements.
Long-Term Performance
Q: How do you verify the durability of your TPU films for outdoor applications?
A: Our comprehensive testing protocol includes weathering data to industry standards. Contact our team to request our data for your specific application environment.
Q: How do your TPU films perform under thermal stress conditions?
A: Contact our engineering team for thermal performance data relevant to your environmental requirements.
Q: What is the expected service life of your TPU films in smart glass applications?
A: TPU is a tough and highly durable material. Request application-specific service life data from our technical team for your project planning.
Certifications & Quality Control
Q: What quality control measures ensure consistency in your TPU film production?
A: Our manufacturing facilities maintain ISO Class 7 clean room standards, with digital camera inspection systems. We implement rigorous quality control evaluation procedures throughout the production process. Our status as producer of much of the world’s TPU interlayer films demonstrates our commitment to consistent quality at scale.
Q: What industry certifications do your TPU films meet?
A: Our films appear on the Safety Glazing Certification Council’s (SGCC) Approved Interlayers List and meet the highest quality standards found in the aerospace industry. These certifications validate our materials for use in demanding applications where performance and safety are paramount. Our engineering team can provide detailed compliance documentation for your regulatory requirements.
Your Smart Glass Film Partner for Emerging Innovations
At Argotec, we don’t just supply film – we provide complete engineering support throughout your development process. Argotec brings 35+ years of expertise in engineered films to advance smart glass solutions globally. We rise to meet the demands of industries that require unparalleled quality, reliability, and performance.
Our approach involves working directly with your design team to develop films with the specific physical properties and surface characteristics needed for your unique application.
Our Engineering Services Include:
- Custom formulation development
- On-site technical support at your manufacturing facility
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Rapid prototyping and testing
- Integration assistance with existing production lines
Argotec engineered films are designed to be easily customizable for your smart glass lamination needs. To learn more, contact our smart glass lamination films experts today!