Story ID: 721 
Gentex Displays New Dimmable Windows
By: Samantha Cartaino
Caption: According to Gentex, the new electrochromic-based windows are 100 times darker than Gen One windows.
Word Count: 191
Gentex (Booth S131) is showcasing its next generation of electronically dimmable windows (EDW) here at EBACE 2017. The windows feature quick transition between light and dark as well as a new ultra-dark low-end transmission and a thin-film coating to eliminate infrared and ultraviolet light. According to the company, these new windows are 100 times darker than the Gen One windows.

The EDW is an electrochromic-based sunlight- and heat-control solution. The thin-film coating between two thin glass panels lightens or darkens in response to electricity. When a low-voltage electric current is passed through the coatings, an electrochemical reaction occurs in the gel and causes it to darken. Removing the voltage causes the gel to become transparent.

“With Gentex dimmable aircraft window systems," said Gentex director of aerospace sales and marketing Mike Behm, "business aviation passengers can enjoy expansive views from their seats without annoying glare or select to darken the window completely to keep light out and allow restful sleep on long-haul or overnight routes. Gentex electrochromic technology has the greatest opacity range from light to dark, the highest optical clarity, and unmatched durability only Gentex can deliver.”