The use of advanced materials is allowing for new concepts and designs in automotive display and glass applications.
Published March 5 2019 | 25 pages
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW……………………………………………………… 6
2 TECHNOLOGIES…………………………………………………………………….. 8
- 2.1 Displays………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
- 2.1.1 Flexible displays……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
- 2.1.2 Anti-fingerprint coatings…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
- 2.1.3 Self-driving vehicles……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
- 2.2 Mirrors………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
- 2.2.1 Electrochromic smart glass…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
- 2.2.2 Photochromic smart glass……………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
- 2.3 Sunroofs…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
- 2.4 Self-cleaning/easy-clean coatings……………………………………………………………………………………………. 14
- 2.5 Anti-fogging coatings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
3 PRODUCT DEVELOPERS………………………………………………………. 17
4 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………. 23
TABLES
- Table 1. Summary of advanced displays and glass products in the automotive sector……………………………………….. 7
FIGURES
- Figure 1. Automotive touchscreen interface……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
- Figure 2. Touch screen interior concept…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
- Figure 3. Bosch automotive touchscreen with haptic feedback……………………………………………………………………… 9
- Figure 4. Flexible display……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
- Figure 5. Schematic of anti-fingerprint nanocoatings…………………………………………………………………………………. 10
- Figure 6. “Infinity” electrochromic mirror………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
- Figure 7. Rear-view electrochromic mirrors, off (left image) and on (right image) state……………………………………… 12
- Figure 8. Argil electrochromic film laminated between automotive glass for sidelite applications…………………………. 13
- Figure 9. Mercedes “Magic Sky” sunroof………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
- Figure 10. Self-cleaning automotive glass………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
- Figure 11. Anti-fogging automotive glass……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Advanced displays and glass in the automotive industry
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