SmartGlass International (SGI) is the dedicated manufacturer of Electronically Switchable Glass. Also known as privacy glass, switchable glass, intelligent glass and electric glass these technologically advanced glass products are fast breaking from being niche to becoming mainstream for use particularly in the commercial, retail, security, healthcare and hospitality sectors. The main products are LC SmartGlass™ offering Privacy on demand and SPD SmartGlass™ offering Solar-Control.
SmartGlass International has its head quarters, manufacturing and R&D centres in Dublin, Ireland with commercial, sales and technical offices in the UK. With the intention of concentrating its products and markets SmartGlass International only produces electronically switchable glass products and through continued research and development projects is expanding its range of products to meet the needs of growing specialist markets in architecture, transport and medical fields. SmartGlass International has invested heavily in plant and machinery and now has the capacity to fulfil large orders on short lead times. Each piece of SmartGlass is bespoke made to meet and exceed the client’s needs.
SmartGlass International is an award winning company claiming such accolades as the royal institute of British architects sponsored 100% Detail innovative product award.
In January 2009, SmartGlass International Ltd and SCHOTT Glass signed an agreement giving SCHOTT the Worldwide sales exclusivity for LC SmartGlass (except UK & Irl). This partnership allows both parties to use their particular expertise to grow the Worldwide SmartGlass market.
For 125 years, SCHOTT has been setting the standard in the special glass industry and in 2009 celebrates its 125th birthday. www.schott.com
The use of intelligent smart glass provides added value and increased flexibility in new building design, improves working environments and building ergonomics, saves energy, and increases the well being of occupants. SmartGlass International is dedicated to bringing environmentally friendly building products and unique design capabilities to their customers.
Through continued investment SGI has expanded to become World leader in the manufacture of electronically controlled smart glass products for the architectural market. SGI offers unique and bespoke SmartGlass services including technical, consultancy, design, installation, supply only service, control systems, service and maintenance through to complete “design & build” turnkey solutions.
LC SmartGlass™ is used for privacy purposes allowing instant privacy at the flick of a switch. Using a minute electrical current, users can immediately switch the LC SmartGlass from clear to private (opaque) and vice versa. LC SmartGlass is easily installed and uses a minute electrical current. Various configurations can be supplied including colour tinted, fire rated, double glazed, curved and shaped.
SmartGlass International’s SPD-SmartGlass™ can be manually or automatically “tuned” to precisely control the amount of light, glare and heat passing through. Glass facades using patented SPD light-control technology reduce the need for air conditioning during the summer months and heating during winter. The ability to instantly switch the glass to maximize daylight when it’s really needed and to provide controllable solar shading during peak light conditions is unique.
These products foster innovative building design opportunities never before available while offering unprecedented environmental benefits and protection to building inhabitants.
SmartGlass is currently used in partition screens, windows, roof-lights and doors, projection screens, security & teller screens but as architects and designers explore the boundaries and turn conventional perspectives of glass on their head it is expected that the markets will continue to grow and expand into new and innovative uses.
Evidence that the trend for increases in SmartGlass sales is visible in the range and locations of projects recently completed by SmartGlass International including the Guinness Storehouse, Golbach Kirchner, Royal College of Physicians, several upmarket private homes, various hospitals, Chevron Texaco HQ, Rolls Royce, Damico tankers, Royal Institution of GB, Emirates Airlines, Saudi Arabian National Guard, European Space Agency, Central Bank of Ireland, Chubb Custodial, SMI, Fairline boats, Zeus Packaging & Pictet Bank. Since 2008, SmartGlass Internationals products have been sold in more than 37 countries throughout the World.
 LC SmartGlass Privacy Control Applications
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LC SmartGlass Solar Control
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