Light control technology company becomes strategic supplier for iconic car manufacturer
Gauzy's Suspended Particle Device (SPD) LCG® available in panoramic roofs on Ferrari's premium SUV
Marks first time Ferrari has implemented smart glass technology on a mass production level for any of its automotive designs
NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gauzy Ltd. (Nasdaq: GAUZ) ("Gauzy” or the "Company”), a global leader in light and vision control technology, today announced that Ferrari has selected the Company to become a strategic supplier, resulting in Gauzy already beginning to serially produce its Suspended Particle Device (SPD) Smart Glass technology for the iconic car manufacturer's prestigious SUV. Gauzy's SPD light control glass (LCG®) is available in the panoramic roof of the SUV, marking the first-time Ferrari has implemented smart glass technology on a mass production level for any of its automotive designs.
"It's a tremendous accomplishment that another world-renowned and innovative automotive brand has selected Gauzy to become one of their strategic suppliers. We are extremely proud that Ferrari, one of the most iconic and recognized car makers in the world, has selected Gauzy's smart glass technology as a key feature of its first-ever SUV,” stated Eyal Peso, Co-Founder and CEO of Gauzy. "Ferrari's decision to use our LCG® technology in a multi-year program is a testament to the quality, sophistication and innovative nature of our light control products. Having Ferrari become associated with Gauzy is the ultimate seal of approval for the work we are doing to enhance safety, comfort, and design in the automotive industry.”
Smart glass technology, like that which Gauzy specializes in, has been quickly gaining in popularity with both luxury and mass-market vehicle manufacturers around the world given its numerous benefits - i.e., comfort and convenience, safety, aesthetics, ease of maintenance, thermal comfort and more. As such, the total value of the global automotive smart glass market is expected to reach $12.3 billion in value by 2032. Gauzy aims to capture a significant portion of this accelerated growth due to its expertise in both SPD and Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technologies and positive reputation amongst the most respected OEMs in the U.S. and abroad.
Peso added, "SPD technology continues to gain in popularity as more and more OEMs understand how it helps enhance the overall driving experience and vehicle infrastructure. In fact, in addition to Ferrari, it's already included on sunroofs in McLarens, Mercedes and Cadillacs, and is expected to be widely adopted in mass-market cars in coming years. We believe that this presents a massive opportunity for us to expand our market share for smart glass in automotive and drive continued growth for this business division.”
Gauzy's SPD LCG® sets a new standard for innovation in vehicles by prioritizing design, functionality and experience through technologically advanced materials, providing drivers and passengers with optimal comfort and better awareness of their surroundings. Unlike traditional sunscreens or mechanical shades that block/obstruct views, reduce head and/or cabin space and are hard to clean, Gauzy's patented SPD LCG® uses an electrical voltage to change the transparency of the glass and reduce glare and heat from direct light exposure, thereby eliminating the need for shading systems altogether. The Company develops and manufactures SPD technology licensed from Research Frontiers, in which Gauzy has been a strategic investor since 2018.
Ferrari, the fourth-largest automaker by market capitalization, is amongst the latest automotive manufacturers to select Gauzy as a strategic supplier due to its proven track record in designing and delivering high-quality light and vision control products that substantially increase road safety, filter out up to 99% of light transmission and improve the driver and passenger experience. As such, owners and occupants of the Ferrari SUV outfitted with Gauzy's SPD LCG® can expect to have greater visibility of the outside scenery and better control over cabin light and temperature, resulting in a safer and more dynamic and comfortable on-road experience.
About Gauzy
Gauzy Ltd. is a fully-integrated light and vision control company, focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of vision and light control technologies that are developed to support safe, sustainable, comfortable, and agile user experiences across various industries. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company has additional subsidiaries and entities based in Germany, France, the United States, Canada, China, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates. Gauzy serves leading brands across aeronautics, automotive, and architecture in over 30 countries through direct fulfillment and a certified and trained distribution channel.
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