Reportlinker.com has added a new report titled “Global Markets and Technologies for Smart Glass -- Focus on Transportation and Aerospace” to its product catalog. The report commences with an introduction to the smart glass industry.
According to the report, the origin of smart glass dates back to the discovery of the first electrochromic material in 1704. Smart glasses are thus a class of chromogenic materials that undergo changes in their light transmission abilities on being subject to electric voltage. However, interest in smart glass developed momentum only in the 1970s. Currently, the market for smart glass has grown with numerous patents filed in the last few years.
The report highlights the technological trends of the current smart glass industry and includes a market analysis. It offers a detailed description of the fabrication methods of smart glass and the various types available. The report provides information on existing applications of smart glass and also analyses emerging applications. An estimate of the global smart glass market is given on the basis of application, type of smart glass and global regions. Segment-wise market forecasts are included up to the year 2016.
The report also profiles current manufacturers of smart glass. It identifies prevailing market and technology trends and offers an overview of the research and development initiatives pertaining to smart glass. The final section of the report covers the patents filed in relation to smart glass materials. It offers a summary of the patents issued in the US between 2009 and 2011.
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