7 Design Trends In Auto Glass

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• There are some exciting developments happening in
  the world of auto glass. If you need to get
  caught up on the latest developments, weve put
  together a list of seven upcoming trends that
  will make an impact on the industry.

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• In order to prevent theft and provide more
  protection for back seat passengers, some
  automakers are now using laminated glass for all
  areas of their vehicles. Because it is stronger
  and more damage-resistant, laminated glass is
  less likely to shatter, keeps in heat, and
  provides more thorough sound-dampening.

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• As auto glass manufacturers get better at making
  windshield glass stronger, they will also find
  ways to make the windshields themselves thinner
  and less bulky. Expect the average width of
  windshields to decrease in the coming years.

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• As the average width of windshields decreases,
  their surface area will get larger in order to
  provide drivers with a better view of the road.
  The average windshield in the near future will be
  larger than 2.5 sq. meters.

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• Smart glass is one of the most important
  advancements in auto glass, ever. By coating
  windows with value added material or placing it
  between panes, auto glass manufacturers can add a
  wide variety of new capabilities to windshields
  or passenger windows, such as

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• In the near future, drivers will be able to
  change their windows from clear to tinted with
  just the push of a button. The secret suspended
  particle devices, or SPDs, which is a thin film
  of nanoparticles that can be realigned with a
  small electrical current.

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• SPDs arent the only smart glass-enabled feature
  coming down the road. In the near future,
  windshields will be an integral part of a cars
  entertainment system, with electronic displays
  built right into the glass.

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• Another benefit of smart glass auto glass
  manufacturers are working on self-cleaning glaze
  for windshields, which will automatically clear
  off dirt, mud, and other view-obstructing
  particles without the driver having to leave the
  car.

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• Harmon Auto Glass is a long-time leader in the
  replacement windshield and car window industry
  with a commitment to customer safety and
  involvement in the community. For more
  information, visit www.harmonautoglassmn.com.