Enhance your viewing experience
As high as 80% light transmission
Clear state: As high as 57% heat transmission
Width: Up to 1.8 meters
Acrylic
Polycarbonate
Composite glass
Bullet and hurricane resistant composites also available
- Protects artifacts that already are on display.
- Showcases artifacts once considered too light-sensitive to exhibit.
- Extends the duration of exhibits of light-sensitive artifacts.
- Provides more exciting visitor experiences.
- Is easily integrated with automated control systems such as motion detectors.
- Reduces risk of theft.
Yes – SPD-SmartGlass blocks 99%+ of harmful UV light at all times, thus providing an additional level of artifact protection. Fabrications of SPD-SmartGlass that block UV light up to 400 nm are available. Please contact us for more information.
SPD-SmartGlass allows visible light to reach artifacts only when people want to view them. At all other times SPD-SmartGlass blocks visible light and protects artifacts.
The light-protecting benefits of SPD-SmartGlass can be enjoyed for new cases, frames and partitions. In addition, any existing museum products can be retrofitted with SPD-Smart windows. Just complete the “Project Inquiry Form” found in the main menu “Contact” section, to learn more about SPD-Smart museum products. Be sure to indicate your interest is in retrofit installations.
Museum conservators, curators and private collectors can use SPD-SmartGlass for a variety of artifact-protecting solutions including freestanding, wall and tabletop display cases, picture frames and partitions.
Based on patented SPD technology developed by Research Frontiers, SPD-SmartGlass optimally protects artifacts by limiting their light-exposure only to those times when people want to view them.
SPD-SmartGlass’s ability to control an artifact’s light exposure begins with a thin light-control film that is laminated between glass or plastic substrates. This film contains millions of nano-scale particles. When no electrical voltage is present, the particles randomly orient and block visible light, thus protecting the artifact. When an electrical voltage is applied, the particles align and allow light to pass through the glazing, which enables the artifact to be seen and enjoyed. If needed, an unlimited number of intermediate light-control states are available simply by regulating the voltage to the film.