Who makes PDLC?
Producers and brands of PDLC film and switchable glass worldwide. Most film is produced in Asia and then cut, laminated or installed by local companies. Descriptions are based on company information and market reports. [15]
Gauzy
Large developer and manufacturer of smart glass technology: LCG® PDLC film, laminated glass through certified fabricators, and SPD technology. Partners in many countries.
filmglassalso SPDSmartglass International
Producer of switchable glass and film (LC/PDLC) for architecture and interiors, with projects across Europe and beyond.
glassfilmSaint-Gobain – PRIVA-LITE
One of the first large glass producers with switchable LC glass (PRIVA-LITE), supplied through glass processors worldwide.
glasspioneerInnoptec
European supplier of PDLC smart film for retrofit and lamination, with explainer and installation videos.
filmSmart Folie B.V.
Dutch specialist producing custom PDLC film and installing it with its own team and certified dealers.
custom filmEU productionIntelligent Glass
British manufacturer of switchable glass that also sells a self-adhesive switchable film for retrofitting existing glass.
filmglassContra Vision – Switchable Smart Film
Brand of window graphics and films, including a switchable smart film distributed and installed through partners.
filmPolytronix (Polyvision)
American producer of Polyvision switchable glass and film, active since the 1990s; also offers technical training for architects.
glassfilmSmart Films International (SFI)
Develops and produces PDLC smart film and mainly supplies laminators and glass processors.
filmSmart Tint
Brand of self-adhesive “architectural grade” smart film for retrofit, e.g. for bathrooms and offices, with an installer network.
filmGeneral Glass International – SwitchView
Glass company offering SwitchView switchable smart glass for interior and architectural projects.
glassSteelcase – Vitrm SmartLayer
Retrofit PDLC layer for glass office walls, sold through the Steelcase partner network.
filmsystemPDLC GLASS (PdlcGlass)
Factory for switchable PDLC film and glass, with many production and lamination videos on YouTube.
filmglassKunshan Borita New Material Technology
Chinese manufacturer of smart film, PDLC film and switchable glass (brand Borita).
filmglassJiangsu All Brilliant Technology
Named in market reports as one of the larger producers of PDLC film.
filmGlasstronn India
Indian manufacturer of PDLC smart film and switchable laminated glass, marketed as made in India.
filmglassResearch Frontiers (SPD-SmartGlass)
Inventor and licensor of SPD technology: glass that darkens continuously. Not PDLC, but often mentioned in the same breath.
SPDSageGlass (Saint-Gobain)
Electrochromic glass for façades: slowly tints to control solar heat and glare.
electrochromicView, Inc.
Maker of electrochromic smart windows with software control for commercial buildings.
electrochromiceyrise (Merck)
Subsidiary of Merck KGaA with dimmable liquid-crystal glass (guest-host LC) for façades.
LC dimming glasseLstar Dynamics
Developer of dimmable switchable glass that switches from dark to clear.
dimmable glassThis list is not exhaustive – especially in China dozens of producers are active. Always ask your installer which brand of film is used.