TOKYO, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AGC Inc. has
announced its light control glass, "WONDERLITE (TM) Dx," has been
adopted for the panoramic sunroof of Toyota's new Harrier, launched
for sale on June 17, 2020. When used
as vehicle exterior glass, this product boasts the world's fastest
response (*1) time, enabling instantaneous control of light
transmission. This marks the world's first-ever adoption (*1) of
the product in a mass production vehicle.
AGC's light control glass WONDERLITE (TM) Dx comprises a
specialized film encapsulated between layers of interlayer in
laminated automotive glass. By softening the sun's glare in dimmed
mode (opaque state) and providing a wide sense of openness in
transparent mode (clear state), the product realizes a vehicle
interior that allows pleasant light to pour in from the panoramic
sunroof whenever the user wishes.
Logo:
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Image1: Dimmed mode (opaque state) (*2)
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Image2: Transparent mode (clear state) (*2)
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Under its "AGC plus" management policy, the AGC Group has made a
commitment to create products that add various pluses for
stakeholders. Pluses for society include "safety," "security" and
"comfort," while pluses for customers include "new value" and
"functionality." AGC is dedicated to pursuing technological
innovations that allow it to continue providing products that add
new value and exceed customers' expectations.
Notes:
(*1): Based on AGC research.
(*2): Photos do not represent the panoramic sunroof of the new
Harrier model.
REFERENCE
Technical Overview of Light Control Glass "WONDERLITE (TM)
Dx"
-Structure
Image3:
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Light control glass is composed of a specialized film (*3)
encapsulated between layers of interlayer in laminated automotive
glass. The film contained within is packed with a special material
too small to be perceived by the naked eye. Around 99% of
ultraviolet rays are blocked in both transparent and dimmed mode
(*4).
Notes:
(*3): Special film made by Kyusyu Nanotec Optics Co., Ltd.
(*4): Based on ISO9050 standards
-Mechanism Voltage is used to control distribution and
orientation of the special material in the film encapsulated
between layers of interlayer in laminated automotive glass,
enabling instantaneous switching between transparent mode and
dimmed mode.
Image4: Dimmed mode (opaque state, when switched off)
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Image5: Transparent mode (clear state, when switched on)
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