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To: Auger50 who wrote (24814)	10/15/2018 5:12:05 PM
From: JoAnnBarbour	2 Recommendations Recommended By aknahow N. Dixon Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50038

Three key takeaways from the Gentex article: 1. Timing still an issue Though slower to dim than suspended particle display (SPD) technology, Gentex windows offer reliability, with mean time between failures “in the tens of millions of flight hours,” and complete black-out capability, said Behm, citing a total opaque dimming time of “under 30 seconds.” 2. Windows still clear when airliner parked on ramp Behm noted his dimmable windows do require electricity to darken, so when the aircraft is parked on a ramp with engines shut down, the windows are transparent, allowing light, heat, and perhaps unwanted eyes inside the aircraft. But Gentex recently entered a technical agreement with ATG to produce electromechanical shades for Gentex, incorporating a design change that creates a combo electronic/electromechanical dimming system. Gentex can now offer high-end products for both the dimmable and pleated fabric shade markets, Behm noted, the latter allowing for a “harmonized interior experience.” 3. PPG: Gentex’s windows formerly had been marketed by PPG as the Alteos Interactive Window, but Gentex is handling marketing in-house now. “We felt we could manage our product ourselves,” said Behm. PPG has since signed a marketing agreement with Gentex competitor Vision Systems of France.

To: Auger50 who wrote (24814)	10/15/2018 7:51:51 PM
From: Auger50	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 50038

So they won a major contract to be announced in 1/2 of 2019? Boeing/airbus/bombardier? That’s underscored by a contract for a commercial system from “one of the major airline OEMs,” whose identity is undisclosed for now, scheduled to launch in the first half of 2019.

To: Auger50 who wrote (24814)	10/15/2018 8:10:47 PM
From: N. Dixon	1 Recommendation Recommended By tinknocker Respond to of 50038

Wonder if they consider the 787 re-upping as a new contract? But Gentex recently entered a technical agreement with ATG to produce electromechanical shades for Gentex, incorporating a design change that creates a combo electronic/electromechanical dimming system. Inspectech has done pretty much the same thing with ATG WOODBURY, NY, and SEATTLE, WA, October 2, 2013 – Aerospace Technologies Group, Inc. (ATG) and Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) licensee InspecTech Aero Service joined forces earlier this year to offer the aviation industry products featuring SPD-Smart technology. This week at AIX Americas, ATG unveiled a Boeing B777 window mockup with Panacea – an ATG shade system combining ATG’s pleated shade technology with InspecTech’s SPD-Smart window. Panacea is the result of years of electronically dimmable window (EDW) evaluation and development efforts by ATG, the world’s leading supplier of dual window shade systems for the commercial and corporate aviation industries. ATG describes the product as follows: “Panacea offers an unmatched combination of benefits. Aesthetically pleasing, Panacea‘s clean design and numerous customizable options offer the ability to create the perfect complement to the aircraft interior. Panacea also offers the complete solution for natural light entering the cabin. Panacea’s dimmable window feature allows virtually instant transition to any level of tint from clear to very dark, thereby eliminating glare while still being able to enjoy the view of the world outside. Deploying the sheer (translucent) fabric shade creates soft, diffused lighting and a cabin ambiance that is second to none. With this sheer shade deployed, the passenger or crew can further control the amount of soft light to be enjoyed, by ”tuning” the EDW. Panacea also offers a true blackout, enabling passengers to sleep comfortably on long-range flights, whether day or night.”