Research Frontiers highlights ‘rising industry momentum for SPD-Smartglass

Research Frontiers (REFR) highlighted the strong industry interest in SPD-SmartGlass at last week’s ECV Automotive Glazing Summit in Detroit, where Research Frontiers President & CEO Joseph M. Harary served as Chairman of the event and delivered the keynote address. The summit brought together automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, glass manufacturers, and technology innovators to discuss next-generation automotive glazing and its role in vehicle comfort, safety, and energy efficiency. Across multiple sessions, attendees emphasized that variable-tint glazing has moved from an emerging concept to an essential feature for modern vehicle programs, with benefits for both internal combustion engine and electric vehicles. In addition to OEM and Tier-1 participation, the summit also included key contributions from Gauzy (GAUZ), a licensee of Research Frontiers and manufacturer of SPD light-control film. Gauzy attended the conference and participated in the panel discussion moderated by Mr. Harary, offering insights into film production capabilities, global scaling, and integration within next-generation vehicle programs. During the summit, Mr. Harary highlighted the growing number of OEM programs evaluating or actively using SPD-SmartGlass-from premium vehicles to next-generation EV platforms. Attendees responded positively to SPD’s real-world performance in production models such as the Ferrari Purosangue, Cadillac Celestiq, and a number of car models from McLaren and Mercedes. The conference concluded with significant interest from automakers seeking follow-up demonstrations, technical workshops, and design-in support for upcoming vehicle cycles. Several OEM teams have already scheduled additional sessions with Research Frontiers and its licensees.