Micro-blinds for smart glass

The National Research Council, Canada is developing an innovative technology for smart glass with possible applications in sectors such as building, aircraft , automotive and displays. The micro-blinds are actuated by electrostatic forces; they allow the dynamic control of light transmission at remarkable speed and could lead to major energy savings in buildings. The idea is based on a cost-efficient manufacturing scheme.

More technical details can be found in the proceeding paper available at http://www.glassfiles.com/library/article1385.htm

A possible application of micro-blinds in automotive headlamps is briefly described at
http://www.slideshare.net/BorisLamontagne/smart-automotive-headlamp-based-on-...

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• smart glass
• smart windows
• daylighting
• dynamic control
• mems
• zero-net energy
• aircraft
• display