What is DreamGlass®?
Switchable glass incorporating liquid crystal technology (PDLC) mainly used for privacy on demand.
1. What geographical region does Dream Glass serve?
2. Which are the main uses for Dream Glass?
3. What are some of the benefits of using DreamGlass® and working with Dream Glass products to end-users?
4. What are the maximum dimensions?
5. Are there various colors available?
6. How can I see a DreamGlass® sample?
7. Can I purchase a DreamGlass® sample?
8. Can DreamGlass® be used in external windows?
9. Is it necessary to have a transparent space on the entire perimeter of DreamGlass® or DreamScreen® where the on/off effect does not occur?
10. On how many sides of DreamGlass® and DreamScreen® must electrical connections be placed?
11. When DreamGlass® or DreamScreen® panels are ON, are they completely transparent?
12. When you look at DreamGlass® or DreamScreen® panels from an angle while they are ON, are they less transparent?
13. May DreamGlass® be used for roof glazing?
14. Can DreamGlass® be used for floor or stair tiles?
15. Can DreamGlass® be used for doors?
16. Can DreamGlass® be used in bathrooms or humid zones?
17. May DreamGlass® be silk-screen printed?
18. How does DreamGlass® work?
19. May DreamGlass® be used as a high definition screen?
20. At what distance must the projector be allocated?
21. What is the delivery time for DreamGlass®?
Power Supply
22. What is the voltage required for DreamGlass®?
23. What transformer should be used for DreamGlass®?
24. How many transformers are necessary?
25. What is the power consumption of DreamGlass®?
26. When does DreamGlass® consume?
Technical Questions
27. What is the standard composition of DreamGlass®?
28. What is the minimum and maximum thickness that DreamGlass® may be laminated into?
29. May DreamGlass® be curved?
30. Is the installation of DreamGlass® panels complex?
31. Does Dream Glass carry our installations?
32. May DreamGlass® be made with Tempered Glass?
33. Can DreamGlass® be drilled?
34. What are the maximum and minimum working temperatures for DreamGlass®
35. Can DreamGlass® be laminated with other types of glass?
Warranty and Durability tests
36. What is the lifetime expectancy of DreamGlass®?
37. What warranty is offered for DreamGlass®?
38. Has there been a durability test carried out?
1. Dream Glass can supply our products worldwide. Our headquarters is based in Madrid, Spain, with a second production line setup in Dubai, UAE (Glassinox). For more information on distributors in other countries, please contact our Sales Department, or the distribution section.
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2. A growing number of product applications can be benefited from using PDLC technology. These include:
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Architectural windows, Interior partitions, skylights.
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Projection screens for both commercial and residential use
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Automotive windows and sunroofs
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Point of purchase and advertising displays with the option of applying our touch screen technology
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3. Products using our technology provide significant benefits to end-users. Some of these benefits include:
- Immediate Control of Privacy
- Improvement in users comfort, with greater security.
- Energy savings through reduced A/C cooling.
- Dream Glass cost-effectiveness relative to other smart window technologies.
- Durability technology with all production procedures, and material being used
as per our European Head office and production plant.
- Protection of furniture against UV damage.
- Protection from people viewing valuable items.
- Exceptional optical qualities and reliable technology.
- Our dedicated pre and post service follow up.
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4. 1.200mm x 3.000mm.
(For larger sizes, please contact our Sales Department).
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5. Yes. The Standard color is milky white, but other colors are available. Please contact our Sales Department for other colors. |
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6. Please contact our Sales Department so a sales executive can arrange a visit with you. |
7. Yes, we can supply a small A4 sized sample with a built in stand and transformer. If you wish to order one, please contact our Sales Department. |
8. Yes, as double glazed glass using DreamGlass®. In such case DreamGlass® panel is placed on interior face. For external face, a special laminated Solar Control glass must be used; also supplied by DreamGlass. Please contact . our Sales Department for further information. |
9. In order for the warranty to be applicable, then yes. In special cases, DreamFilm® can reach border of glass panels. Please contact our Sales Department for further information. |
10. Electrical connections must be placed on 2 opposite sides of glass panels (either width or length). |
11. No. Parallel light transmisión is 75% +/- 2%. |
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12. Yes. When the panels are looked at from an angle, the HAZE level is 4,5% +/- 1,5%. |
13. Yes. DreamGlass® can be supplied with tempered laminated glass providing shutter proof safety. |
14. Yes. Please contact our Sales Department for further information. |
15. Yes, both for pivoting and sliding doors. (Automatic & Manual) |
16. Each Project must be carefully studied by our Technical Department in order to decide if it is feasible and safe. Please contact our Technical Department for further information. |
17. Yes. |
18. By connecting and disconnecting electrical current. Please refer to DreamGlass®. |
19. Yes. DreamGlass® can be used as a Retro projection screen. Please refer to DreamScreen®. |
20. It depends on the size of the screen. Generally between 1 to 3m away. The projector should be slightly inclined for optimal resolution. |
21. Generally between 30 - 40 days. For urgent deliveries, please contact our Sales Department for further information. |
22. 60 VAC. 50 – 60 Hz. |
23. DG05 (max 5m2), DG10 (max 10m2) or DG15 (max 15m2). All of which are approved by Dream Glass.
For remote control transformers, please contact our Technical Department for further information.
For transparency regulator transformers, please contact our Technical Department for further information. |
24. This will depend on surface area and number of control areas that are desired. Our sales team will be glad to assist you to get the optimum usage. |
25. About 11 W/m2. |
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26. When it is in ON position, in transparent state. |
27. 11mm (5mm+5mm+1mm). ExtraClear Glass / Eva / DreamFilm® / Eva / ExtraClear Glass. |
28. Minimum: 4mm + 4mm.
Maximum: 12mm + 12mm.
For triple lamination (6+6+6 or 8+8+8), please contact our Technical Department for further information. |
29. Yes. Please contact our Technical Department for further information. |
30. Dream Glass does not install. However, a supervisor may be provided in order to assess the correct installation of panels. Please contact our Sales Department for further information. |
31. No. For more information, please refer to Downloads. |
32. Yes. |
33. Yes, but only by Dream Glass. |
34. -20ºC to 60ºC. |
35. Yes. We can laminate it with fireproof, sound insulating glass, plastic and much more. |
36. The first installation of this glass was carried out 11 years ago, and continues to work normally. |
37. Dream Glass will provide a 3 year warranty against electrical failure and/or de-lamination and workmanship of our DreamGlass® panel. An extended warranty of up to 5 years is available at an added cost. Please contact our Sales Department for further information.
The guarantee does not include the cost of transportation for module returns, re-delivery of any repaired or replaced module, or the expenses associated to the withdrawal, installation or reinstallation of the modules. |
38. Yes, it has been turned on/off over 3 million times. |
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