Smart Glass

Technologies and Global Markets

Publication Date	February 2009
Publisher	BCC Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	145
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	BCC00268

Buy this product or for assistance call +44 20 7060 7474

PDF £2,915.00$4849 | €3263

PRINT £2,915.00$4849 | €3263

FAX Order above formats by FAX

Summary

Smart glass is a category of chromogenic materials that change their light transmission properties when voltage is applied. Smart glass is also referred to as smart windows, switchable glass and intelligent glass. Smart glass has current and potential use across diverse industry segments, including construction, transportation, aerospace, electronics, energy and consumer products. In recent years, manufacturers of smart glass have emphasized improved fabrication processes, price reduction, products with enhanced properties and broad marketing efforts.

This BCC Research report offers a comprehensive picture of current trends in the global smart glass industry, and makes market projections over a 5-year period, from 2009 to the end of 2013. It examines the three major smart glass application segments of transportation, construction and others.

The report identifies a number of factors that have shaped historical trends in sales of materials and products and those projected to contribute to future industry trends. Market growth is analyzed with respect to technological trends, price trends and regional trends. Industry structure is examined through a geographical review of production and consumption and an in-depth patent analysis.

The scope of this report is broad and includes:

Descriptions of the five major types of smart glass including liquid crystals, polymer dispersed liquid crystals, electrochromic, suspended particle devices and reflective hydrides
The current global market status for smart glass technologies, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
Analysis of key drivers and constraints that will shape the market for smart glass applications
Comprehensive analysis of production methods including their properties and drawbacks
Company profiles.

Report Highlights:

The global market for smart glass applications was worth $1.0 billion in 2008, a figure that is expected to reach $1.9 billion in 2013, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%.
Transportation applications dominate the market, generating $889.0 million in 2008. This should reach $1.6 billion in 2013, for a CAGR of 12.3%.
Construction applications have the second largest market share, worth $138.7 million in 2008. This should increase at a CAGR of 9.5% to reach $218.3 million in 2013.

Content

Chapter One: Introduction
- Study Goals And Objectives
- Reasons For Doing This Study
- Intended Audience
- Scope Of Report
- Methodology And Information Sources
- Related Bcc Research Studies
- Analyst Credentials
- Bcc Online Services
- Disclaimer

Chapter Two: Executive Summary

Chapter Three: Overview
- Chromogenic Materials And Smart Glass
- Chromogenic Materials
- Smart Glass
- History Of Smart Glass
- Electrochromic Materials
- Suspended Particle Devices
- Liquid Crystals
- From The 1970s To The Present
- Smart Glass Types, Materials, And Production Technologies
- Liquid Crystal Devices
  - Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Devices
  - Encapsulation
  - Phase Separation
- Suspended Particle Devices
  - Electrochromic Devices
  - Electrochromic Materials
  - Tungsten Oxide-Based Electrochromic Devices
- Features Of Electrochromic Devices
- Reflective Hydrides Devices
- Electrical Power
- Current And Emerging Applications Of Smart Glass
- Construction
- Transportation
- Aerospace
- Electronics
- Energy
- Consumer Products
- Others

Chapter Four: Global Market
- Analysis Outline
- Global Market Summary
- The Market For Smart Glass
- Introduction
- Current Technical Issues
  - Cost
  - Unit Price
  - Installation And Operational Costs
  - Benefits Versus Cost
  - Dimming Capability
  - Installation Complexity
  - Slow Response Rate
  - Durability
- Latest Technological Developments, 2003 To Present
  - Switchable Mirrors Based On Transition Metal Compounds
  - Smart Glass That Blocks Infrared Light
  - A New Family Of Electrochromic Polymers
  - Advanced Electrochromic Films For Thin Film Displays
  - Tungsten Oxide Nanowires For Electrochromic Devices
  - Nanotube-Type Conducting Polymers For Electrochromic Devices
  - Autodimming Rearview Mirror With Backup Camera
  - Methods For Laminating SPD Films
- Current Market Status
  - Current Market Summary
  - Revenues By Smart Glass Type
  - Revenues By Application
  - Revenues By Region
- Market Growth Trends
  - The Flat Glass Industry
  - Flat Glass Revenues By Sector
  - Flat Glass Revenues By Region
  - Technological And Environmental Trends In The Construction Sector
  - Building Design
  - Energy Prices And Environmental Protection
  - Technological Trends In Transportation
  - Aerospace
  - Electronics
  - Energy
  - Consumer Products
  - Price Reduction
  - Regional Trends
- Projected Market For Smart Glass
  - Key Observations
  - Market Forecast For Smart Glass
  - Revenues By Application
  - Revenues By Smart Glass Type
  - Revenues By Region

Chapter Five: Global Industry Structure
- Global Industry Structure
- Manufacturers Of Smart Glass Products
- Other Players In The Smart Glass Industry
- Smart Glass Production By Region
- Smart Glass Consumption By Region
- Company Profiles
- Armor Usa
- Aveso
- Dmdisplay
- E-Control Glas
- Ficosa International
- Gentex
- Iglass Projects
- Licon Technologies
- Magna International
- Murakami
- Nippon Sheet Glass
- Ntera
- Polytronix
- Ppg Aerospace
- Pro Display
- Pulp Studio
- Research Frontiers
- Sage Electrochromics
- Saint-Gobain
- Tokai Rika
- Top Players Market Share

Chapter Six: Industry Competitiveness
- Smart Glass Development Activities
- United States
  - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  - National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  - University Of Florida At Gainesville
- Europe
  - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Institutes, Germany
  - Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Germany
  - Max Planck Institute Of Colloids And Interfaces, Germany
  - Uppsala University, Sweden
  - Vrije University, The Netherlands
- Asia Pacific
  - National Institute Of Advanced Industrial Science And Technology, Japan
  - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Rest Of The World
  - Istanbul Technical University
- Summary Of Global R&d Activities In Smart Glass Technology
- Other Considerations
- Cost Factor
- Quality Factor
- Technology Factor
- Manufacturing Capability
- Key Growth Markets
- Market Growth Factors
- Driving Forces
- Impact Of Market Growth Factors

Chapter Seven: U.S. Patent Analysis
- Introduction
- Summary Of Patents Awarded During The Period 2006 Through 2008
- General Trends
- Trends By Country And Region
- Trends By Assignee
- Trends By Patent Category
- Trends By Application
- Trends By Smart Glass Type

List Of Figures
- Summary Figure Global Market For Smart Glass Products, 2006-2013 ($ Millions)
- Figure 1 Smart Glass - Worldwide Patent Applications And Patents Issued Since 1960
- Figure 2 Global Market For Smart Glass Products, 2006-2013 ($ Millions)
- Figure 3 Smart Glass Products: Market Share By Segment, 2008-2013 (%)
- Figure 4 Smart Glass Products: Market Share By Type, 2008 (%)
- Figure 5 Smart Glass Products: Market Share By Application, 2008 (%)
- Figure 6 Smart Glass Products: Market Share By Region, 2008 (%)
- Figure 7 Forecast - Flat Glass: Market Share By Sector, 2008 And 2013 (%)
- Figure 8 Forecast - Flat Glass: Market Share By Region, 2008 And 2013 (%)
- Figure 9 Forecast - Smart Glass Products: Market Share By Application, 2013 (%)
- Figure 10 Forecast - Smart Glass Products: Market Share By Type, 2013 (%)
- Figure 11 Forecast - Smart Glass Products: Market Share By Region, 2013 (%)
- Figure 12 Manufacturers Of Smart Glass Products: Distribution By Size, 2008
- Figure 13 Historical Growth Of Manufacturers Of Smart Glass Products, 1995-2008 (Number Of Companies)
- Figure 14 Smart Glass Products: Market Share By Company, 2007 (%)
- Figure 15 Current Global Research And Development By Technology (%)
- Figure 16 Current Global Research And Development By Subject (%)
- Figure 17 Smart Glass: U.S. Patent Trends, 2006-2008 (Number Of Patents)
- Figure 18 Shares Of U.S. Patents Related To Smart Glass By Region, 2006-2008 (%)
- Figure 19 Smart Glass: Patents By Country, 2006-2008 (%)
- Figure 20 Smart Glass: Shares Of U.S. Patents By Organization Type, 2006-2008 (%)
- Figure 21 Smart Glass: Shares Of U.S. Patents By Category, 2006-2008 (%)
- Figure 22 Smart Glass: Shares Of U.S. Patents By Application, 2006-2008 (%)
- Figure 23 Smart Glass: Shares Of U.S. Patents By Material Type, 2006-2008 (%)

List Of Tables
- Summary Table Global Market For Smart Glass Products, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
- Table 1 Smart Glass - Technological Milestones
- Table 2 Differences Among Various Smart Glass Technologies
- Table 3 Applications Of Smart Glass By Device Type
- Table 4 Applications Of Smart Glass By Industry
- Table 5 Global Market For Smart Glass Products, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
- Table 6 Smart Glass Unit Prices, 2007-2008 ($/Ft2)
- Table 7 Smart Glass Typical Response Time
- Table 8 Smart Glass Products: Global Revenues By Type, 2008 ($ Millions/%)
- Table 9 Smart Glass Products: Global Revenues By Application, 2008 ($ Millions/%)
- Table 10 Smart Glass Products: Revenues By Region, Through 2008 ($ Millions)
- Table 11 Forecast - Flat Glass: Global Revenues By Sector, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
- Table 12 Forecast - Flat Glass: Global Revenues By Region, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
- Table 13 Forecast - Advanced Displays: Global Revenues, Through 2013 ($ Billions)
- Table 14 Forecast - Lithium Batteries And Thin-Film Batteries: Global Revenues, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
- Table 15 Forecast - Consumer Products: Global Revenues By Type, Through 2012 ($ Billions)
- Table 16 Factors Affecting Sales Of Smart Glass, Through 2013
- Table 17 Forecast - Smart Glass Products: Global Revenues By Application, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
- Table 18 Forecast - Smart Glass Products: Global Revenues By Type, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
- Table 19 Forecast - Smart Glass Products: Revenues By Region, Through 2013 ($ Millions)
- Table 20 Manufacturers Of Smart Glass Products
- Table 21 Manufacturers Of Smart Glass Products, By Type
- Table 22 Notable Industry Changes Since 2000
- Table 23 Other Relevant Players In The Smart Glass Industry
- Table 24 Smart Glass Products: Manufacturing By Region, 2006-2013 (Percent Of Sales)
- Table 25 Smart Glass Products: Consumption By Region, 2006-2013 (Percent Of Sales)
- Table 26 Research Frontiers Major Licensees
- Table 27 Smart Glass Products: Market Share Of Top Five Manufacturers, 2007 And 2008
- Table 28 Research Organizations Involved In Smart Glass, Worldwide
- Table 29 Lbnl Research
- Table 30 Nrel Research
- Table 31 University Of Florida Research
- Table 32 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Institutes Research
- Table 33 Inm Research
- Table 34 Mpi Research
- Table 35 Uppsala University Research
- Table 36 Vrije University Research
- Table 37 Aist Research
- Table 38 Ntu Research
- Table 39 Itu Research
- Table 40 Global Growth Forecast For Current And Potential Smart Glass Applications, Through 2013
- Table 41 Percentage Impact Of Major Competitive Factors On The Growth Of The Smart Glass Market, 2008-2013
- Table 42 Smart Glass - U.S. Patents, 2008
- Table 43 Smart Glass: U.S. Patents, 2007
- Table 44 Smart Glass: U.S. Patents, 2006
- Table 45 Smart Glass: U.S. Patent Trends, 2006-2008
- Table 46 Assignees Of U.S. Patents Related To Smart Glass, 2006-2008