While the beginning of the 20th century overlooked the necessity of having an auto glass, the 21st century insists on its importance and experiments with newer technologies to make it better with every passing day.
Today, we’ll look at the future of auto glass in this post.
The Accidental Invention of a French Chemist and Corning’s Gorilla Glass
Edouard Benedictus shocked not only himself but the world by accidentally creating shatterproof glass in 1903, and Corning in 2007 took it several notches forward. The latter created ultra-thin and super-strong glass that’s used worldwide today in smartphones and tablets. Its success was so groundbreaking that it’s now considered an excellent alternative to the conventional laminated auto glass. The manufacturers of Ford GT 2017 were amongst the first to employ gorilla glass as windshields in vehicles.
Wiper-less Windshield
But the Corning glass is just the beginning, as the luxury car manufacturing company McLaren appreciates the idea of a wiper-less auto glass. Inspired by the image of fighter jets, the company plans to introduce a small, ultrasonic sound transducer at the edge of the auto glass to repel weather elements such as rain, snow, and dust. The intense frequency of the sound waves will help repel impurities and obstructions at all times.
Panoramic Auto Glass
Elon Musk strives to fascinate car enthusiasts, as is evident in the Model X of Tesla. The panoramic windshield of this car offers a comprehensive view of the road to drivers, who can see the world outside from the huge 31 square ft. auto glass that extends as far as the sunroof. Science and Nature combine to make the solar tinted glass a thing of beauty, effectively making the passengers inside experience a delightful ride.
Heated Windshield
Heated front windshields are technological advancements to look forward to, especially in areas where snowstorms are common. These heated windshields work against fog and condensation alike and are readily used by car manufacturers such as Mercedes and Land Rover. These will help you skip on the heater, automatically defogging your glass and increasing your visibility on the road.
Infrared Illuminated Glass
The development of Infrared illuminated glass is joyful news to drivers and passengers alike, specifically in areas that experience blazing summers. This auto glass reflects a whopping 50% of the sun’s glare, making the cabin interior a comparatively cooler place–and putting a stop to the ‘frying eggs on the dashboard’ jokes.
But that’s not where the windshield advancement ends–there’s stuff like light sensors and rain sensors in your auto glass and heads-up displays that’ll have you believe you’re in a Jon Favreau movie, pulling up and using digital screens in the air as you go!
Do You Need Your Windshield Repaired or Replaced?
If you need a windshield replacement, or even if your auto glass needs to be repaired, get in touch with our auto glass technicians in San Diego. A Auto Glass will send car glass specialists to your home or office and make the job easier for you!
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