Over the last few years we have already seen some huge technological advancements in the world of window tinting and whilst some of these exist today, they haven't yet been applied to the window tint market in a feasible way to cause large-scale implementation. Here are four technologies that we believe could become more integrated into the window tinting industry over the next five years: 6" Pro Power Squeegee
Photochromic
Photochromic technology allows glass to darken when exposed to sunlight, commonly used in self-dimming sunglasses or transition lenses. The advantage of having a window that adjusts its tint according to the sun's intensity is clear but this product needs to overcome a few issues still including the limits in the switch or transition. Research also indicates that photochromatic materials are immune to changes in temperature, where for example, on cold a cold sunny day the window darkens to reduce glare, but tends to make a room even colder, resulting in increased use of energy for heating and therefore reducing its reputation for energy efficiency.
Smart Glass
smart glassThe most promising intelligent glass technology today, Smart Glass, also known as electrochromatic technology, allows glass to be changed from clear to totally opaque in response to an electrical current using a combination of electrochromic, liquid-crystal and suspended particle technologies. Sometimes referred to as switchable glass, it can be manually operated for instant privacy control or it can be connected into a buildings management system, constantly adjusting its state to maintain a comfortable environment, which makes it a popular option to have for both solar control and privacy reasons. Best Window Film Squeegee on sale.
Photovoltaic (PV)photovoltaic glass
Photovoltaic technology converts daylight into electricity, similar to a traditional solar panel. By using PV in a glass application you could effectively turn the glass surfaces of a building into solar panels which can be used to power the building. Imagine the entire skin of a high rise building effectively acting as a large solar panel collecting energy all day long as the sun hits the glass... This makes photovoltaic glass is an extremely efficient renewable energy source.
Daylighting
Another opportunity for improving a building's environment, daylighting allows you to take the natural light hitting the glass surfaces of a building and redirect it inside the building deeper than would typically be possible. Daylighting maximizes the benefits of natural lighting and temperature regulation, resulting in reduced lighting, heating and cooling costs for homeowners and businesses. Daylighting is a good energy saving solution plus it offers additional health benefits from exposure to natural light instead of artificial lighting, as studies have shown.
Most of the above technologies are heavily-developed for glass and increasing numbers of Window Tint Installation Tools already integrate some of these technical advancements. Window tint technology will further improve in the next few years and the costs will reduce, making widespread use of these technologies more feasible in the near future. As demand increases for these technologies in the glass industry, so will the demand for modern, film-based solutions. And so, with the glass industry leading the way in this area, the window film industry will follow right behind it to try to integrate these technical advancements onto existing glass...A lot could happen in the next five years, but right now we continue to offer the latest in advanced window films, providing a variety of affordable window tinting solutions for any modern glazing situation.
