From October 22 to 25, Ambilight showcased its latest black electrochromic (EC) smart technology and various solutions at glasstec 2024 in Germany. glasstec is one of the most important glass technology exhibitions globally, covering all aspects from glass production and processing to application technologies. It attracts professionals from the automobile, architecture, and other industries worldwide to explore cutting-edge technologies.
During the exhibition, Ambilight, as a global leader and pioneering innovator in EC technology, presented its latest black EC smart glass with a high dimming range and excellent clarity, drawing significant attention from the industry.
Interactive experience for global professionals
Currently, Ambilight is the only company globally capable of mass-producing automotive-grade black EC smart films. During the exhibition, technical experts and professional visitors from around the world visited the Ambilight booth to witness the latest EC products. To allow visitors to experience the effects of EC smart glass in real-life scenarios, a NIO ET5T model equipped with a mass-produced black EC smart sunroof was on display.
This sunroof offers outstanding heat insulation and UV protection. In various travel scenarios, it automatically adjusts the glass transparency based on environmental conditions, ensuring visual and thermal comfort inside the vehicle. During hot summers, the EC smart sunroof effectively reduces air conditioning energy consumption, promoting green travel. Visitors could sit inside the car to personally experience the changes in the sunroof's transparency, along with the resulting sensory comfort.
Currently, Ambilight's black EC smart sunroofs are installed in multiple models, including NIO's 2024 ET7, EC7, ET5T, and EC6. In the future, Ambilight plans to collaborate with more brands.
Intelligent control solutions
In terms of intelligent control, Ambilight showcased the touch-control solution. Through interactive displays, visitors could clearly observe the changes in light intensity and heat levels when adjusting the glass transparency. The ultra-high clarity and ultra-low haze maintained by Ambilight's EC smart glass during the dimming process received high praise and recognition from industry professionals.
In addition to touch control, Ambilight's EC products can be seamlessly integrated with smart cabins, allowing personalized adjustments via voice commands, in-car AI systems, and mobile apps. They can also provide adaptive light control based on driving conditions and passenger needs, optimizing every travel experience. The integrated smart system seamlessly connects with future autonomous driving systems, achieving comprehensive management of the internal and external environments of the vehicle.
Cutting-edge black EC products
Apart from mass-produced automobile products, Ambilight also showcased its latest innovation—the black EC smart product with the highest dimming ratio (over 40 times) globally. This product features a wider dynamic dimming range and broader application scenarios. The outstanding technology and manufacturing technique sparked in-depth discussions among technical experts at the exhibition.
During the dimming process, the product maintains ultra-high transparency. In the transparent state, it provides clear visibility and excellent lighting. In the darkest state, it offers clear vision while achieving deep shading, creating a private and secure environment. In different lighting conditions, the product can intelligently adjust the light transmittance, providing a comfortable visual experience and efficient light and heat management.
Broad Market Potential
Beyond the automobile sector, Ambilight's EC smart glass shows great potential in the architecture industry. This technology not only significantly enhances the comfort of building spaces but also reduces energy consumption through intelligent light and heat management, providing innovative solutions for global green building development and promoting the organic integration of green buildings and smart living.
For example, when sunlight is intense, the EC smart glass automatically darkens, effectively blocking UV and infrared rays and reducing heat ingress, thereby decreasing dependence on air conditioning systems and saving energy. When light conditions weaken, the glass can automatically adjust to a transparent state, ensuring ample natural light indoors. Through this intelligent control, the light and temperature inside buildings remain optimally balanced, enhancing the comfort of living and working environments.
Global recognition and future prospects
Ambilight holds over 530 patents globally, and its EC smart glass has been applied in automobile, architecture, and consumer electronics. In the future, it will expand to more application scenarios. Whether for home offices or mobile travel, EC smart technology enhances life comfort anytime and anywhere.
Ambilight will continue to focus on providing innovative and convenient light and heat management solutions, driving the world toward a smarter and more environmentally friendly future.
