TECHNOLOGY
Functional glass engineering
We develop processes to modify glass locally and integrate functional structures and materials. Each application is defined by its optical, electrical, thermal and mechanical requirements.
How it works
Instead of adding something onto the glass, we modify it from within. The laser acts at specific points through the thickness to integrate functional structures and materials inside the piece, where the glass itself protects them.
What it gives the material
| Property | What changes in the part | Where it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated ceramic pigmentation | Colour and finish inside the glass, not on its surface. | Automotive & Mobility |
| Conductive structures | Circuits integrated within the thickness of the glass. | Electronics & Semiconductors |
| Proximity elements | Encapsulated antennas and communication functions. | Electronics & Semiconductors |
| Protection by encapsulation | What is integrated stays isolated from the outside by the glass. | — |
What changes for you
- Functions that today require assembling several parts, solved in one.
- What is integrated cannot be scratched off or peeled away, because it is inside.
Development status
Proof of concept reported; this does not validate every proposed function.
Each function is defined by its optical, electrical, thermal and mechanical requirements, and is validated separately. The possibilities described are development routes, not a catalogue of available product.
Where it applies
Each application needs specific validation. Qualification or commercial availability of the final product is not implied.
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