Advanced displays and glass in the automotive industry

The use of advanced materials is allowing for new concepts and designs in automotive display and glass applications.

Published March 5 2019 | 25 pages

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW……………………………………………………… 6

2 TECHNOLOGIES…………………………………………………………………….. 8

2.1 Displays………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
- 2.1.1 Flexible displays……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
- 2.1.2 Anti-fingerprint coatings…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
- 2.1.3 Self-driving vehicles……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
2.2 Mirrors………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
- 2.2.1 Electrochromic smart glass…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
- 2.2.2 Photochromic smart glass……………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
2.3 Sunroofs…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
2.4 Self-cleaning/easy-clean coatings……………………………………………………………………………………………. 14
2.5 Anti-fogging coatings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15

3 PRODUCT DEVELOPERS………………………………………………………. 17

4 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………. 23

TABLES

Table 1. Summary of advanced displays and glass products in the automotive sector……………………………………….. 7

FIGURES

Figure 1. Automotive touchscreen interface……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Figure 2. Touch screen interior concept…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Figure 3. Bosch automotive touchscreen with haptic feedback……………………………………………………………………… 9
Figure 4. Flexible display……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
Figure 5. Schematic of anti-fingerprint nanocoatings…………………………………………………………………………………. 10
Figure 6. “Infinity” electrochromic mirror………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Figure 7. Rear-view electrochromic mirrors, off (left image) and on (right image) state……………………………………… 12
Figure 8. Argil electrochromic film laminated between automotive glass for sidelite applications…………………………. 13
Figure 9. Mercedes “Magic Sky” sunroof………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Figure 10. Self-cleaning automotive glass………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Figure 11. Anti-fogging automotive glass……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15