{"id":24535,"date":"2026-04-14T00:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T00:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.satinal.it\/?p=24535"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:40:39","slug":"smart-glass-pdlc-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.satinal.it\/en\/smart-glass-pdlc-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Glass: intelligent control at your fingertips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2>Advaced technology for new architectural and design elements<\/h2>\n<p>Among the new frontiers of <strong>design glass<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.satinal.it\/en\/glass-trends-2026\/\">discover other 2026 glass industry trends here<\/a>) we find <strong>Smart Glass<\/strong>. These glass surfaces are capable of modulating light transmission to offer transparency or total opacity on demand, all responding to a simple remote command. At the heart of this innovation is a specific technology called <strong>STRATO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> <strong>PDLC<\/strong>, which currently represents one of the most compelling applications of <strong>dynamic glass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>What is PDLC Technology?<\/h3>\n<p>PDLC stands for <strong>Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal<\/strong>. This technology involves tiny droplets of liquid crystals dispersed within a polymer matrix, placed between transparent conductive layers and laminated inside two glass sheets using <strong>two EVA interlayers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>OFF State:<\/strong> when no current passes through, the crystals are randomly oriented, scattering light and making the glass appear <strong>totally opaque<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>ON State:<\/strong> by applying a low electrical voltage, the crystals align, allowing light to pass through the material and making the <strong>glass transparent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This transition occurs rapidly, and is controlled via the power supply. This makes STRATO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> PDLC <strong>an active technology<\/strong>, distinguishing it from other passive solutions.<\/p>\n<h3>Smart Glass for privacy on demand<\/h3>\n<p>The application of STRATO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> PDLC technology to the worlds of interior design and architecture has given rise to <strong>smart switchable glass<\/strong>: glazed surfaces that can switch from being <strong>completely transparent<\/strong> &#8211; like traditional glass &#8211; to providing total shielding at the touch of a button.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its unique properties, STRATO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> PDLC glass has completely revolutionized the concept of <strong>spatial privacy<\/strong>, which can now be set and adjusted at will without the need for blinds, curtains, or additional shading. Furthermore, smart glass contributes to better <strong>light management<\/strong> and a more streamlined perception of space, especially in environments where one seeks to <strong>combine visual openness with confidentiality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>STRATO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> PDLC Glass: potential applications<\/h3>\n<p>With the ability to <strong>shift from transparent to opaque with a single touch<\/strong>, PDLC technology transforms glass from a static surface into a dynamic element. It adapts to the needs of the moment, granting increased flexibility to <strong>architects and interior designers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, in an <strong>office meeting room<\/strong>, smart glass creates an open, bright, and transparent environment that can provide <strong>privacy on demand<\/strong> in seconds. The aesthetic impact is also significant; these glass types maintain clean, essential lines and allow for the design of <strong>more flexible environments<\/strong> that fit perfectly within contemporary furnishing styles.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>primary applications for PDLC smart glass<\/strong> are found in design-led spaces where functionality is paramount, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>internal partitions and divider walls<\/li>\n<li>modern residential environments<\/li>\n<li>hotel rooms<\/li>\n<li>designer bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>executive offices<\/li>\n<li>hospitality contexts<\/li>\n<li>commercial and retail 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