Polytronix Introduces Polyvision™

Polytronix of Richardson, Texas, is introducing its Polyvision glass, which it expects to be available at the end of March. Polyvision glass, also known as privacy glass or electrically switchable glass, is based on a patented technology called Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal by Kent State University.

Polyvision glass is designed to turn from milky white to transparent or vice versa at the flip of a switch. The company says it is ideal for interior applications such as conference rooms, executive offices, homes, bank teller windows, dividers in hospital intensive care areas and more.

According to the company, compared to existing products, Polyvision has 5-percent better transmission, reduced haze, wider viewing angles and looks more like regular glass when the power is on, yet still maintains image blocking power when the power is off.