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The global smart glass market is anticipated to grow at a 12.5% CAGR during 2025-2030. The global smart glass market is propelled by the rising advancement in the automotive industry, widely applied in various areas of application like architecture, power generation plants, transportation, consumer electronics, etc., increased demand for smart glass class in the construction industry, ability of smart glass for thermal and acoustic insulation, energy conservation initiatives like green buildings and eco-friendly structures, and aesthetic 3D designer proposition of smart glasses will propel the growth of the market. Smart glasses are a type of computing gadget that extends the features of wearable technology. Furthermore, replacement and renovation activities will drive the growth of the global smart glass market. Nevertheless, the continuous R&D investments and innovation of novel products will create opportunities for growth in the smart glass market.

The smart glass market refers to the industry segment that deals with the development, manufacturing, and deployment of glass products that can change their properties based on external stimuli, such as light, heat, or electricity. Smart glass, also known as switchable glass or dynamic glass, can alter its transparency, opacity, or light transmission properties to control the amount of light, heat, or privacy in a given space.

The smart glass market has experienced significant growth in recent years due to its increasing adoption in various applications, including architecture, automotive, aviation, electronics, and healthcare. Some key factors driving the market growth include:

Architecture and construction: Smart glass is used in architectural applications, such as windows, doors, partitions, and skylights. It offers benefits such as energy efficiency, improved occupant comfort, and privacy control. Smart glass can be switched from transparent to opaque, reducing the need for curtains or blinds and allowing natural light to enter while minimizing heat gain.

Automotive sector: Smart glass is utilized in the automotive industry for windows, sunroofs, and mirrors. It provides glare reduction, thermal management, and privacy options. Additionally, smart glass can enhance the aesthetics of vehicles by incorporating dynamic and interactive display features.

Aviation and transportation: Smart glass finds applications in aircraft windows, train windows, and other transportation systems. It can provide shading, privacy, and dynamic lighting control, contributing to passenger comfort and energy efficiency.

Electronics and displays: Smart glass is used in electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices. It can switch between transparent and opaque states, enabling privacy screen features or enhancing display quality.

Healthcare and privacy: Smart glass is employed in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. It can be utilized for privacy control in patient rooms, operating theaters, and medical equipment. Smart glass also finds applications in privacy screens and partitions in office spaces and public areas.

IoTium, the global provider of secure, cloud-managed, software-defined IoT networks, has been purchased by View, Inc., the leader in smart building platforms and smart windows in July 2022.  Building owners can easily achieve enterprise-grade security, lower operational expenses, and gain real-time access over their entire real estate portfolios using IoTium's easy-to-deploy solutions.

The COVID-19 outbreak has interrupted business processes in various industries around the world, putting the market in jeopardy in 2020. The worldwide smart glass market has been severely harmed by declining automotive sales and fewer investments in the residential construction sector in 2020. As a result of the construction industry's slump, demand for building glass has plummeted further. Furthermore, several trade restrictions across national and international borders gas impacted the glass industry’s global supply chain that has resulted in a decline in sales.

Browse 43 market data Tables and 30 Figures spread through 300 Pages and in-depth TOC on " Smart Glass Market by Technology (Active Glass (Electrochromic, Nanocrystal, Micro Blends, Suspended Particle Device (SPD), Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC), and Others) and Passive Glass (Photochromic, Thermochromic, and Others)), by End-User Industry (Architectural (Commercial, Educational Buildings, Corporate, Healthcare & Lab Facilities, Retail, and Residential), Transportation (Automotive, Aerospace, Railways, and Marine), Consumer Electronics, Power Generation, and Others), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030"

By technology, electrochromic technology is projected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Electrochromic technology is projected to witness a high CAGR during 2023-2030 owing to low driving voltage, high UV and IV ray blockage ratio, and the ability to integrate with large glass panels. Electrochromic glass may be tinted, colored, and made opaque with ease, resulting in adjusting heat and transmitting light as needed. Electrochromic glass is used in a variety of applications, including educational facilities, commercial spaces, hospitals, and retail outlets.

Global Smart Glass Market Segmentation and Key Players

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“Asia-Pacific is anticipated to have the fastest growth during 2025-2030 in the smart glass market.”

Asia-Pacific is expected to have the fastest growth in the smart glass market owing to increased opportunities in the transportation sector, increased awareness regarding energy conservation, adoption of innovative technologies like energy-efficient windows and energy-efficient air conditioners, increased disposable income, and the rising prominence of luxury automobiles in the region.

Some of the major players in the global smart glass market include Saint-Gobain, AGC Inc., GENTEX CORPORATION, View, Inc., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd, Research Frontiers, Polytronix, Inc., Pleotint LLC., Smartglass International, and INNOVATIVE GLASS CORPORATION.

Global Smart Glass Market Coverage

Technology Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Active Glass
  • Electrochromic
  • Nanocrystal
  • Micro Blends
  • Suspended Particle Device (SPD)
  • Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC)
  • Others
• Passive Glass
  • Photochromic
  • Thermochromic
  • Others

End-User Industry Insight and Forecast 2025-2030

• Architectural
  • Commercial
  • Educational Buildings
  • Corporate
  • Healthcare & Lab Facilities
  • Retail
  • Residential
• Transportation
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Railways
  • Marine
• Consumer Electronics
• Power Generation
• Others

Geographical Segmentation

Smart Glass Market by Region

North America

• By Technology
• By End-User Industry
• By Country – U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Europe

• By Technology
• By End-User Industry
• By Country – Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific (APAC)

• By Technology
• By End-User Industry
• By Country – China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World (RoW)

• By Technology
• By End-User Industry
• By Country – Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, U.A.E., and Other Countries