Smart Switchable Film (Magic Glass)
With Berlin Engineering Switch Glass, you can have full privacy with the push of a button. Instantly switch the glass between transparent and translucent for on demand privacy when you need it. The perfect solution for interior glass walls in offices, hospitals, and retail spaces.
Smart switchable PDLC (Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal) films represent a significant advancement in window film technology, offering a dynamic solution for privacy and light control in various settings. These films consist of a polymer matrix containing dispersed liquid crystals that can change from opaque to transparent when an electrical current is applied. This transformation is instantaneous and reversible, allowing for quick and easy modulation of transparency and privacy. The technology behind PDLC films is based on the alignment of liquid crystal molecules; when electricity is applied, the molecules align in a way that light can pass through, rendering the film transparent. Conversely, when the current is switched off, the molecules return to their natural, scattered positions, causing the film to become opaque and thus providing privacy.
The applications of PDLC films are diverse, ranging from corporate offices to residential homes, where the need for flexible privacy is paramount. They are particularly useful in conference rooms, hospitals, and vehicles, offering a sleek, modern alternative to traditional blinds or curtains. Moreover, PDLC films can be integrated into smart home systems, allowing users to control the opacity of their windows with the touch of a button or even voice commands. The energy efficiency of PDLC films is another notable benefit, as they can block harmful UV rays and reduce heat transfer, potentially lowering cooling costs and protecting interior furnishings from sun damage.
In terms of installation, PDLC films can be retrofitted onto existing glass surfaces, making them a convenient option for upgrades without the need for complete window replacements. They are also available in various colors and patterns, providing additional design flexibility to meet aesthetic preferences. The maintenance of PDLC films is relatively straightforward, requiring only regular cleaning with suitable products to ensure longevity and optimal functionality.
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HOTELS
Convention halls, Retail store fronts, Business centers, Glass elevators, Skylights and Atriums, Bathroom enclosures, Partitions between sleeping and common areas, Lobbies, Spas, Gyms. Eliminating the need for fabric curtains that are costly and laborious to properly clean, hotel operators bottom line and operations benefit from utilizing easy to clean Switch Glass in interiors and facades
- Reduce HVAC costs
- Create light filled rooms that feel more spacious
- Gain valuable space with low profile glass partitions
- Maintain sleek designs without bulky shades and curtains
- Add patterning for a design unique to a hotel’s theme
- Creates a modern and memorable design upgrade
RETAIL STORES
Storefronts, In-store displays, Dressing rooms, Check-out and register areas, Corporate offices, Confidential spaces, Visual merchandising. Digital signage welcomes a new era of displays, removing the need for traditional signage. With a one time investment, it creates a versatile display with instantly switchable content that can be rolled out globally for consistent messaging. Visual merchandising with smart glass creates new opportunities to excite and capture shoppers.
- Instantly captures shoppers with vibrant advertisements
- Allow shoppers to see products inside your store when transparent
- Making frost when changing the costumes in dummies
- Use in product launches
OFFICES
Conference rooms, Executive suites, Private offices, Welcome areas, Lobbies, Desk dividers. Support spatial agility in open or hybrid floorplans by enabling glass to switch from translucent to transparent to create on- demand privacy or an open atmosphere supporting employee wellbeing and preferences for a dynamic work environment that promotes productivity.
- Spaces that can shift instantly for employee preferences
- Privacy or transparency within open concept offices
- White board or projection screen use when translucent
- Gain valuable space with use of glass partitions
- A high-tech design upgrade for modern businesses
- Easy to clean privacy solution
HOSPITALS
Patient rooms, Corridor facing rooms, ICU, Neonatal facilities, Corporate offices and conference rooms, Waiting areas & Lobbies, Isolation units. Safety standards in healthcare environments are constantly evolving. Innovative building designs and smart materials can help facilities adapt faster, better treat patients and ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors. Smart film helps eliminating the need for HAI harboring fabrics used for privacy and shading.
- Easy to clean and sterilize
- Eliminate fabric curtains that spread HAIs
- Monitor patients without entering the room
- Access to light for increased wellbeing
- Sound reduction and safety with tempered glass
Project References
Introduction to Smart Film Solution
With Berlin Engineering Switch Glass, you can have full privacy with the push of a button. Instantly switch the glass between transparent and translucent for on demand privacy when you need it. The perfect solution for interior glass walls in offices, hospitals, and retail spaces.
Smart Film - Sumathi Group Boardroom
The Sumathi Group Conference Room now boasts a state-of-the-art smart film installation, expertly completed by Berlin Engineering PVT Ltd. This innovative project has transformed the conference space with switchable privacy glass, offering both transparency and privacy at the flick of a switch.
Smart Film - Ocean Lanka Boardroom
The smart film project at Ocean Lanka Pvt Ltd's boardroom, executed by Berlin Engineering Pvt Ltd, stands as a testament to the innovative strides in modern architectural design and functionality. This state-of-the-art installation transforms the boardroom glass into an interactive surface, offering privacy on demand along with cutting-edge technological integration.
Smart Film - Ocean Lanka Chairman's Room
The smart film project at Ocean Lanka PVT Ltd's Chairman Room, executed by Berlin Engineering PVT Ltd, stands as a testament to the innovative strides in modern architectural design and functionality. This state-of-the-art installation transforms the glass surfaces into dynamic entities, capable of shifting from transparent to opaque with a simple control mechanism.
