October 22, 2007—Craftsman Fabricated Glass, Ltd. has acquired a license from Research Frontiers Inc. to make SPD-Smart laminated glass and plastic products using Research Frontiers’ patented SPD light-control film. When integrated with glass or plastic panels, SPD-Smart film gives users the ability to rapidly, precisely and uniformly control the amount of light passing through glass or plastic, says Craftsman.
Under the worldwide license agreement, Craftsman’s SPD-Smart glass and plastic panels can be supplied to Research Frontiers’ licensed end-product manufacturers for use in SPD-Smart windows, skylights, sunroofs, partitions, light tubes and many other products used every day in homes, buildings, cars, aircraft, boats, trains and motorcoaches, says the company.
Craftsman recently completed the installation of a new lamination line at its 230,000 square foot facility in Houston, Texas. This state-of-the-art line features advanced robotics and automation to reduce the handling of glass, thus ensuring superior quality. Craftsman’s SPD-Smart laminated products will be produced at this facility.
As one of the largest independent glass fabricators in the United States, Craftsman Fabricated Glass, Ltd. is an industry leader in the fabrication of tempered, insulated and all flat glass products.
Research Frontiers Incorporated develops and licenses suspended particle device (SPD) technology used in VaryFast SPD-Smart controllable glass and plastic products. SPD technology, made possible by a flexible light-control film invented by Research Frontiers, allows the user to instantly and precisely control the shading of glass or plastic, either manually or automatically. More information can be found online.
