TechnologyHistorical briefing
Source date A 2024 study tested transparent polyethylene–MXene films for solar control
Laboratory samples and building simulations addressed different parts of the research.
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Laws & enforcementHistorical briefing
Source date Wisconsin signed a conditional police-vehicle tint exemption in 2024
Act 251 linked the exemption to government ownership and protection needs.
Laws & enforcementHistorical briefing
Source date Utah’s 2024 tint-penalty bill ended without becoming law
HB 323 passed the House after amendment, but its final record places it among bills not passed.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Solar Tint’s Suntrol acquisition expanded its Ohio installation business
The 2024 announcement preserved Suntrol’s Cleveland operating base.
TechnologyHistorical briefing
Source date Protective layers tackle moisture damage in thermochromic film
The January 2024 study leaves important lead and service-life questions open.
TechnologyHistorical briefing
Source date NC State’s 2023 window-material report separated infrared and visible switching
Structural water gave a familiar electrochromic material a different optical response.
TechnologyHistorical briefing
Source date A 2023 research briefing showed cellulose aerogel films insulating windows
The team tested transparent thermal barriers in retrofit and insulated-glass configurations.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Eastman’s 2023 Ai-Red acquisition targeted more Asia-Pacific film capacity
The acquired Dalian manufacturer served automotive and architectural markets.
Laws & enforcementHistorical briefing
Source date Brazil relaxed rear-glass transmission rules in January 2023
Resolution 989 changed the rule for glass outside driving-critical areas, with external mirrors required on both sides.
TechnologyHistorical briefing
Source date Notre Dame’s 2022 coating project used quantum computing to select a layer stack
Researchers fabricated a transparent radiative-cooling coating after computational design.
ProductsHistorical briefing
Source date Avery introduced removable Dusted Crystal architectural film in 2022
The decorative range offered two finishes and a wet-apply adhesive aimed at changing interiors.
IndustryHistorical briefing
Source date Embellence announces US$20 million Artscape deal for decorative window film
The February 2022 announcement included contingent consideration and mixed financing.