Innovative Glass Corp Receives Two Awards for Their eGlass® Product Line & SPD-Smartglass® PLAINVIEW, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Innovative Glass Corp announced today that their company’s state-of-the-art electronic glazing technologies were honored with two Crystal Achievement Awards by the Glass, Window and Door Industry. The first award, presented by Window & Door Magazine, was given to Innovative Glass Corp’s eGlass® as the “Most Innovative Glass / Glazing Component of 2010". eGlass® is the brand name for advanced, “smart glass” products offered by Innovative Glass Corporation. The eGlass® product line represents the state-of-the-art in dynamic glazing technology and is available for windows, skylights, doors and other architectural applications. Users of eGlass® can instantly and precisely regulate the amount of light passing through their windows; from fully clear, to frosted white, to deeply tinted, and everything in between. eGlass® gives users the ability to “tune” their windows to address any desired preference or need – all within a single, unified system that does not require blinds, shades or curtains. The eGlass® product line consists of two technologies; Liquid Crystal Privacy Glass & SPD-SmartGlass®. Both technologies can be provided independently or together as a simple laminated glass, or as an Insulated Glass Unit for integration into other manufacturer’s windows, doors, and skylights. The second Crystal Achievement Award, specifically recognizes IGC’s SPD-SmartGlass®, as the Most Innovative Interior Glass Product by Glass magazine, the official publication of the National Glass Association. SPD-SmartGlass® is a variable tint glazing technology that gives the user the ability to instantly and electronically darken or tint the glass with a simple dimmer or other automatic control. It has the power to control light, sunglare, heat gain and energy while blocking 99% of harmful and damaging UV rays. SPD-SmartGlass® has a wide dynamic range of less than 1% light transmission in the darkened state, to over 65% in the clear state. Unlike ordinary tinted glass which permanently darkens the room, patented SPD-SmartGlass® can be variably controlled to transform a conference room or sun-filled space into a media-friendly environment. In addition to the interior applications, the glass can be made as an energy-efficient insulated glass unit for exterior glazing. eGlass® is UL approved, and available in large sizes to meet a wide range of architectural requirements. The switching speed is instantaneous, with an even and consistent change within seconds regardless of panel size.
