Comparison analysis

Photo Control Glass, especially the monolithic pane, represents completely unique technology.
The results of our detailed studies have classified Photo Control Glass technology as superior among all other modern “smart” glass technologies, regarding technical characteristics and commercial potential.

A good way to present some differences, technical data and some superior characteristics of Photo Control Glass is through comparative analysis with competitive product.

Our goal is not any negative reference to competitive product and data used in this comparative analysis served exclusively for internal purposes.

According to similarity of basic functions and characteristics, an example of “smart” switchable glass which is competitive to ours is Suspended Particle Devices glass-SPD glass.

	SPD Smart Glass
Functionality	Protection against unwanted sun’s emissions Partial or complete privacy protection	Protection against unwanted sun’s emissions Partial or complete privacy protection Surrounding lightening Dynamic visual and aesthetic liveliness of an object
Color In Darkened State	Blue color only	Variety of colors RED, GREEN, BLUE,YELLOW, GRAY or any other
VLT In Transparent State	50%-65% Glass is transparent, but with blur effect or haziness	65%-81% Glass is highly transparent, without any blur effect!
VLT In Darkened State	1%-5% Depends on construction and isolation options	3%-10% Depends on construction, isolation and color options
Solar Factor (g) In Transparent State	53%-66% Depends on construction and isolation options	35%-49% Depends on construction, isolation and color options
Solar Factor (g) In Darkened State	5%-10% Depends on construction and isolation options	5%-10% Depends on construction, isolation and color options
Power Consumption	Approx. 5 watt/sqm in transparent state No consumption in darkened state	No consumption in transparent state Approx. 5watt/sqm in darkened state In emergency cases, evacuation is easier because glass is transparent without power
Type Of Construction	Dual IGU pane Triple IGU pane Laminated pane	Dual IGU pane Triple IGU pane Laminated pane MONOLITHIC PANE
Shape	Rectangle Square Triangle Domed top Curved Trapesoid Circle…	Rectangle Square Triangle Domed top Curved Trapesoid Circle…
Operating Voltage	110 VAC	12 VDC (Direct current is much safer)
Maximum Size	1000 x 2800 (mm)	2000 x 3000 (mm)