ALPHARETTA, Ga., October 09, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mativ, global manufacturer of Argotec brand engineered polymer films, and Miru, a leading smart window technology developer, have announced a joint development agreement to commercialize a novel lamination interlayer for dynamic electrochromic windows ("eWindows"). This partnership will bring together technologies to simplify the manufacturing process and lower the cost of producing eWindows for glass fabricators and automakers worldwide.

"Partnering with Mativ, a company that shares our commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability, is a big step forward for the glass industry. Together, we will leverage our expertise and resources to develop an advanced eWindow technology that will offer breakthroughs in energy efficiency and comfort for the transportation and building sectors," said Dr. Curtis Berlinguette, Chief Executive Officer of Miru.

"Powered by advanced Argotec TPU interlayer extrusions — an innovation born from Mativ’s materials expertise — this collaboration will accelerate the global adoption of dynamic eWindow technology. By utilizing Mativ’s Argotec solution, manufacturers worldwide can reduce energy consumption and lower their carbon footprint, driving meaningful environmental impact," said Mativ President and Chief Executive Officer, Julie Schertell.

Smart window technology with on-demand tinting controls is revolutionizing the automotive industry by enhancing vehicle climate management and driver comfort. Miru’s eWindow technology is the only offering that meets growing consumer and regulatory demands for curved, neutral-color, low-haze, and energy-efficient glass. By dynamically adjusting tint levels, eWindows improve solar energy performance, reducing the need for air conditioning and heating within vehicles, and extending electric vehicle range substantially.

In the residential and commercial sectors, eWindows significantly increase overall building energy efficiency. Compared to conventional windows with low-emissivity coatings, eWindows can reduce energy usage by 20-40%, depending on geography and climate. The lamination interlayer is a versatile and durable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film. Argotec is the world leader in extrusion of optical interlayer and edge seal films for a variety of glass lamination and glazing applications, with excellent durability, flexibility, chemical resistance, and clarity.

Mativ will be exhibiting a Miru sample eWindow at the International Glasstec trade show in Germany this October – visit Argotec in Hall 10, booth F74.