Global Smart Glass and Smart Windows Market Report 2021-2031: Producers have Raised Over $1 Billion in Funding as the Technology is Gaining Wider Commercial Traction - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The smart glass and windows market is growing fast and has been installed in the commercial aircraft, automobiles and corporate buildings of companies such as Google, Disney, Merck, eBay, Microsoft, Progressive, IBM, Fox News, etc.

Market growth is driven by energy efficiency, regulations, health and comfort and smart buildings. The Global Market for Smart Glass and Smart Windows 2021-2031 provides comprehensive analysis the latest innovations and products in Smart Glass and Windows, developed by large companies and start-ups.

Producers have raised over $1 billion in funding over the last few years and the technology is gaining wider commercial traction, driven by demands for privacy, adaptability, information, improved safety, energy savings and living comfort. Despite a rise in market adoption, cost and scalability still remain general challenges for the smart glass industry

Advances in materials science and technology are leading to better buildings and transportation with improved energy efficiency and indoor conditions.

A main focus is on improving windows and glass facades for enhanced comfort, privacy and sustainability. Current practices often lead to huge energy expenditures related to excessive inflow or outflow of energy which need to be balanced by energy-intensive cooling or heating.

With a potential trillion-dollar global addressable market, smart/switchable/dynamic glass or smart windows are increasingly utilized for thermal management, energy efficiency, and privacy applications that by modulating light transmittance when voltage, light, or heat is applied.

These technologies allow for the state of the glass to switch from transparent to translucent, or vice versa. This transition can occur passively or actively depending upon the device technology.

Commercial buildings are the main current market for smart glass, but it is also being increasingly adopted in residential.

Main markets covered include:

• Construction glass.
• Residential and retail.
• Aerospace/aircraft windows.
• Automotive (mirrors, sunroofs, glazing)

Report contents include:

• Analysis of smart glass and smart windows technologies and supply chain
• Analysis of routes to market for film and glass manufacturers
• Industry collaborations and licence agreements
• Profiles of >50 companies including products, customers, collaborations, target markets, contact details. Companies profiled include View, Halio, SageGlass, Nodis Pte Ltd., Gauzy, Research Frontiers, Miru Smart Technologies and many more.
• Historical data, and forecasts (from 2015 to 2031) by smart window type, region and revenues.
• Analysis by smart glass and windows technology types:
  • electrochromic
  • thermochromic
  • suspended particle device (SPD)
  • polymer dispersed liquid crystal smart glass
  • photochromic
  • micro-blinds
  • electrokinetic glass.
• Analysis by application markets: Residential and commercial windows, Automotive, Mirrors, Aerospace, Sunglasses and visors, Flexible displays and wearables, Aviation, Healthcare, Projection
• Challenges in the smart glass and smart windows industry.
• Regional analysis of smart glass and smart windows industry.

Key Topics Covered:

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Market drivers
1.1.1 Mega-trends
1.2 Global market size and opportunity
1.2.1 Competitive smart glass technologies
1.2.2 Total market revenues, 2015-2031
1.2.3 Competitive landscape
1.3 Global manufacturers
1.4 Routes to market
1.5 Smart glass and windows revenues by markets, 2014-2031
1.5.1 Residential and commercial glazing
1.5.2 Automotive windows and glass
1.6 Smart glass and windows revenues by technology, 2014-2031
1.7 Smart glass and windows revenues by region, 2014-2031
1.8 Market and technical challenges
1.9 Future of smart glass
1.9.1 Need for innovation
1.9.2 Reducing costs
1.9.3 Integration with building systems/Internet of things (IoT)
1.9.4 Energy efficiency and regulations in buildings
1.9.5 Photovoltaic smart glass
1.9.6 Smart building integration
1.9.7 Faster switching times
1.9.8 Applications in healthcare
1.10 Market investments

2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THIS STUDY

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4 INTRODUCTION
4.1 What is smart glass?
4.2 Smart windows
4.3 Types of smart glass
4.3.1 Passive smart glass
4.3.2 Active smart glass
4.4 Comparison of smart glass technologies
4.5 Nanomaterials in smart glass

5 SWOT ANALYSIS

6 ELECTROCHROMIC SMART GLASS
6.1 Technology description
6.2 Benefits
6.3 Shortcomings
6.4 Markets
6.4.1 Residential and commercial windows
6.4.2 Automotive
6.4.2.1 Mirrors
6.4.3 Aerospace
6.4.4 Sunglasses and visors
6.4.5 Flexible displays and wearables
6.5 Prices
6.6 Global revenues
6.7 Companies

7 THERMOCHROMIC SMART GLASS
7.1 Technology description
7.2 Benefits
7.3 Shortcomings
7.4 Markets
7.5 Prices
7.6 Global revenues
7.7 Companies

8 SUSPENDED PARTICLE DEVICE (SPD) SMART GLASS
8.1 Technology description
8.2 Benefits
8.3 Shortcomings
8.4 Markets
8.4.1 Windows
8.4.2 Automotive
8.4.3 Aviation
8.5 Prices
8.6 Global revenues
8.7 Companies

9 POLYMER DISPERSED LIQUID CRYSTAL SMART GLASS (PDLC)
9.1 Technology description
9.2 Benefits
9.3 Shortcomings
9.4 Markets
9.5 Prices
9.6 Global revenues
9.7 Companies

10 OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
10.1 PHOTOCHROMIC SMART GLASS
10.1.1 Technology analysis
10.1.2 Markets
10.2 MICRO-BLINDS
10.2.1 Technology analysis
10.2.2 Benefits
10.3 ELECTROKINETIC GLASS
10.3.1 Technology analysis
10.3.2 Companies

11 REFERENCES

Companies Mentioned

• Disney
• eBay
• Fox News
• Gauzy
• Google
• Halio
• IBM
• Merck
• Microsoft
• Miru Smart Technologies
• Nodis Pte Ltd.
• Progressive
• Research Frontiers
• SageGlass
• View

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