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Technology Stocks : Research Frontiers (REFR) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kevin Podsiadlik who wrote (8170)	1/3/2014 8:21:36 PM
From: N. Dixon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50183

Yes, and it's odd that N* would link to them Read the introduction to the Research Frontiers, Inc, REFR Updates thread and you will see that Istate all efforts to get the world to become aware of smartglass benefits us. This market is not just glass for us, but composites, shelf pricing, epaper. We are a unique nanotech and don't have anything but admiration for companies that bring "green" products to the world. So far only SPD technology has moved forward in the automotive and aircraft markets. They started with EC product and the Tier 1 supplliers have now chosen SPD smart technology. It is the best selling smart technology in the world. These companies took years to look at both before partnering with REFR licensees or obtaining their own license. Aerospace Technologies Group chooses SPD technology for their EDW (electronic Dimmable Window) for aircraft In an industry that flourishes on innovation and dynamism, airline passengers have become increasingly more demanding, seeking larger windows and access to more natural light in the cabin. Aircraft manufacturers have responded – the Boeing B787, Airbus A350 and Bombardier CSeries feature significantly larger windows than previous generation airliners (the same is true for new business jets, such as the Gulfstream G650 and Bombardier Global 7000/8000). This expanding trend has created the need to improve control of light, glare and heat transmission into the cabin. Interest in a window shade system that offers the combined benefits of an electromechanical shade and an EDW has quickly accelerated and is now considered a priority for passengers and aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) alike. Well-known for the quality, reliability and pleasing aesthetics of their electromechanical aircraft window shade systems, Aerospace Technologies Group Inc. (ATG) has been monitoring the interest in EDWs. Utilizing input from aircraft operators and OEMs, ATG has been developing a combination product that meets all requirements. The evaluation phase included assessing available EDW technologies including electrochromic (EC) and suspended particle device (SPD-Smart), but the focus was narrowed to SPD-Smart because of its distinct performance advantages over other types of dimmable windows.

To: Kevin Podsiadlik who wrote (8170)	1/3/2014 9:14:49 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie	2 Recommendations Recommended By inchingup poccidenarri Respond to of 50183

Yes, and it's odd that N* would link to them. Does she think they're talking about SPD? Does she not realize that these technologies on the horizon represent the end of the line as far as SPD's usefulness when they eventually come to market? Is she just gloating that they're years away so that in theory REFR still has time to make some money? Does she think that Harary's patents will entitle REFR to siphon royalties off this tech as well? The only way that REFR will stay ahead of the curve (assume that they ever get out in front of the curve) is to pump more money into R&D. Which will negate investors ever getting their percentage of royalties from the royalty sucking/cash burnin...err...pumping machine that Uncle Joe has promised. I need to read a bit more on nanocrystals, but on the surface, the technology is much more interesting and practical than SPD. And it sounds like they aren't 48 years away from a commercial product. I mean, let's face it, the idea of aligning rod shaped particles based on electrical charge in a semi-solid substrate is as old as iron particles in lava aligning along earth's magnetic field. That's not just ancient, it's downright pre-cambrian. And with REFR's increased popularity, more people will be aware of these competing technologies and will have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor. Daimler Benz is already looking at nanocrystalline technology for other parts of the vehicle. technicity.daimler.com How long before the new Mercedes Nano concept car is released. Nanocrystal cellulose in the main vehicle construction along with nanocrystal smart glass technology for the windows, mirrors, sunroofs. On a side note, the Boeing has incorporated smart glass technology in their 787 Dreamliner. They are using Gentex smart glass products. en.wikipedia.org Gentex has been around since 1974. The big difference between Gentex and REFR is that they started making money back in the 70s and even introduced smart glass products back in the 80s. On a "not so surprising" note, in 1994, REFR decided to do dueling press releases with Gentex when Gentex released a PR about their dimmable windows. Unfortunately, we don't know what it says...link broken. smartglass.com GNTX has one hell of a healthy chart. finance.yahoo.com And the financials? WOW!!! market cap of $4.67B, EPS of $1.34/share, PE of 24.10...and get this....they pay a dividend. And the stock price...the low was $18 just about a year ago. The high was Dec 17...$34.15. It's pulled back to $32 and change, but the chart is still very much intact. This is the kind of stock that you want in your retirement portfolio. This is the kind of company that you want to go to when incorporating a new technology into your product. I might actually buy me some of this stock!