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ACE Tech is  a leading trade fair in Asia for architecture, construction, building materials, engineering, innovation, interior and design and only third-of-it’s kind in the world.  This profound platform offers ample opportunities for brands to not just exhibit their products, but also to create top of the mind recall value on the decision makers of the architecture, construction and design industry. Top shot personalities from politics, business, and entertainment have graced the event with their presence over the years.
This year AIS – India’s leading integrated glass company was also a part of this unique forum. AIS stall showcased its solutions in glass and uPVC doors and windows at ACETECH 2015 held at Pragati Maidan, Delhi.

 Innovative Glass solutions are a delight to watch because of their aesthetic appeal that never fail to grab eyeballs.   Sliding door by AIS VUE convinced onlookers to walk in to our stall at ACETECH also on showcase was glass products that deliver – aesthetic and decorative, energy-efficient, strength and safety, privacy and acoustic solutions.

People crossing the stall had their eyes fixated on the glass walkway. Some came in but were too scared to walk on it. It was our moment of fun to actually break the existing myth about glass being a fragile building material.

We also showcased various applications of glass for homes and commercial spaces.

AIS also showcased various types of glasses used for application in interiors and exteriors like acid etched glass, fabric laminated glass, lacquered glass, frosted glass, colored laminated glass, mirrors, high-performance energy efficient glasses to name a few.

 

Besides these, there was AIS Swytchglas – which stole the show. This solution attracted a large crowd curious to know more about the technology behind it. AIS Swytchglas offers Privacy –i.e. transparent to opaque at a click of button.

Another major attraction was a sample piece of AIS Securityglas kept with a baseball bat for people to come experience the power of unbreakable glass.
We received audiences of all age groups- architectural students, professionals, interior designers and architects.
Overall ACE Tech 2015 was an amazing experience for not just the brand to exhibit their solutions but also for all those who visited the AIS stall and got acquainted with the brand and its innovative offerings!
 

Cleaning a car windshield without the right knowledge can be a challenging job. Using the wrong equipment and method can cause a lot of scratches on your windshield. Here is windshield cleaning guide that we feel can be used to clean different types of glass windshields. Having a clean, dirt and grease-free windshield can offer a safer ride, especially in poor weather conditions.  Without making use of an expensive cleanser, it is possible to get rid of bird droppings, dirt, tree sap and other interference.
Take a look at a detailed guide that can be useful to achieve a spotless and sparkling windshield.

 
Choosing the ideal cleaning solution:
With numerous cleaning solutions on the market, choosing the ideal one can be a daunting task. Besides, the variety of ammonia-based, auto glass cleaners, all-purpose cleaners has catalysed the confusion by several folds.  As a result, people simply pick any solution for window glass types without thinking. I was one of them too, but after several trial and error, I realised that ammonia is harmful and so are the household cleaning solutions.  Hence, make sure you use a cleaner intended for automotive glass that can give the best results.  Such solutions offer a clean streak free windshield that is free from any obstructions.
Choosing other material:
Make sure you use a microfiber cloth to clean the windshield with the ideal cleaning solution. The cloth is made from the tiny wedge-shaped fibres that are 100 times finer than a human hair. As a result, cleaning any kind of dirt can be done easily. Besides, they are also long lasting and can be reused several times to clean different types of glass windshield.
Right way to clean any windshield:
Choosing the right kind of cleaning solution and microfiber cloth is not the end. Implying the right technique is equally important when it comes to cleaning any window glass types. Start of by cleaning the glass with water. Only then make use of the cleaning solution. Scrub water off the windshield in straight lines. Invest in a soft brush and use horizontal and vertical motion without scrubbing too hard. This is done only to loosen the grime.
Glass cleaning solution:
Spray the cleaning solution on the microfiber cloth and begin cleaning. Make sure you work from one side to another to get the best result. After the first clean, the residue is likely to remain. Repeat the procedure until you get it right. Once done, let the glass dry naturally.
By following the above-mentioned guides, you are certain to get a clean windshield.
 
 

 
 
A car’s windshield is sometimes the only thing better the driver and the dirt from the road; dirt that contains stones among its various things. But suppose a stone comes flying in and hits the windshield, the glass does not break apart, but remains there with a spider web crack. It has taken a long time for the glass to get here and many types of glass have been experimented on and you should be thankful for it.
Origins:
Needless to say, the first car invented went pretty slow and didn’t need a windshield, it was only later when powerful engines began powering cars, that windshield became necessary. Even then, float glass was used for windshields thereby keeping the costs low. But when the windows broke, they injured the driver and passenger. French scientist Edouard Benedictus then proposed the use of a glass that was made with cellulose nitrate, which didn’t shatter when it broke. But the high production cost of the glass meant that car manufacturers refused to use it.

World War 1:
During WW1, safety glass was used to make the eyepiece in gas masks. Automakers saw that the glass worked well to protect the soldiers. They debated the use of such glass in vehicles arguing that while it would be much safer, it would also send the cost of the vehicles up, thereby risking sales. However, many of them decided to risk it and safety glass was considered being used to make windshields for cars.

Use in Cars:
In the decade that followed the war, windshields were still not used as much in cars. But when they were used, they still injured many passengers. Resulting in the injuries that followed and the public losing their trust in vehicles, the first use of safety glass in cars was in 1927, leading to its popularity in the years to come.

Popularity:
In 1928, Duplate glass was introduced by the American company Pittsburgh Plate Glass company. Designs were improved upon and safety glass became a common feature in vehicles. By 1966, safety glass could be found in all passenger cars in the country and is now an important safety feature in all cars.

Laminated glass is usually used in Windshields as it is a safety glass that holds together when impacted. It is made by sandwiching between two or more slices of glass, which helps the glass form breaking is called poly vinyl butyral (PVB). This kind of glass for cars keeps you safe and protects you from sudden accident this glass will stay together, and not shatter.

The use of glass as a windshield has evolved from not being used to becoming an important safety measure. From regular glass that injured the passengers to safety glass, windshields have come a long way from simply protecting the passenger from wind to becoming a lifesaver.
Nowadays windshields continue to grow in complexity and sophistication. Windshields are larger and often more raked. Some provide increased visibility with a windshield that extends up into the roof above the driver or one that wraps into the side of the car. Modern windshields can filter 95-99% of UV rays. Since the 90s a hybrid film with dye to absorb heat and metal to ban sun rays has provided significant reduction in infrared (IR) rays and consequent internal heat gain.

With 50,000 cars on our roads, safety plays a crucial role. Accidents have been on the rise due to the tremendous increase in the number of vehicles on the road. The rise in accidents led to new developments in safety, particularly in windshields. Laminated glass is a safety glass that doesn’t shatter after an impact, no matter how big or small. It is supposed to be one the most strongest and sturdy types of glass used in the fields of automobiles, architecture and places that need high security like jewellery stores, banks etc.

Unlike normal glass, laminated glass is made by sandwiching a glass sheet between two or more portions of glass. This sheet is known as poly vinyl butyral (PVB), which helps keep the glass from breaking. 

Casualties in accidents were on a steep rise due to windshields not being strong and sturdy. Often, due to the impact of the crash, drivers would get seriously injured as the windshield would shatter since it couldn’t withstand the impact. It is then when manufacturers realized the need for astronger and more durable glass that could stand tough in such situations. And thus, in 1919 they made a glass that was strong enough to take the brute force of such impacts. Even after breaking and being punctured, the laminated glass will stay together because of the chemical PVB. Laminated glass was first used in 1927 in automobiles as a windshield.

Usually, the side and rear windows are made of tempered glass, so they shatter into small pieces after breaking. As the tempered glass breaks into small particles, it is less harmful than breaking into sharp pieces. Thus, windshields are made of laminated glass to protect the driver and the co-driver’s. The laminated glass in the car has two main functions. Firstly, it helps the co driver’s air bag to open up properly. The air bag at the driver’s side usually pops up to the drivers face. But when the passenger’s airbag opens up, it bounces off the windshield and then lands in the required position to safeguard the passenger. The second function it provides is that the driver is saved from deep cuts that would have been caused by the breaking of the windshield on impact. Often while driving, there are many objects like stone, metal etc. that hit the vehicle out of nowhere. Hence this glass very well plays its role in avoiding accidents regarding the same.

So, to conclude, laminated glass may just look like any other ordinary glass, but it really has some extraordinary features.

Unless you’re an entrenched walker or a regular customer for public transport, you probably spend more time in your car than anywhere except your sweet home and workplace.
Driving can sometimes can be an ordeal and is not always pleasant. Hours stuck in a traffic jam, futile search for a parking space or negligent fellow drivers can antagonize any driver.

But things are going to get better. A chain of innovative ideas, from various car makers and automotive-tech companies, is going to turn around the way we drive and revolutionize the way we know cars. Cutting edge engineering solutions and on-board computers, our cars are becoming smarter, safer and more fun to drive.
Cars capable of driving themselves are just round the corner. Technologies in near future will help cars to park themselves and to avoid collisions to will even talk to each other! Tomorrow’s cars will be studded with long-range headlights and will see extensive use of hydrogen fuel that not only keeps the air clean but also emits water, which might replace traditional petrol and diesel too.

How about a windshield that is also your dashboard? Wouldn’t it be cool if you could view your navigation information sharp and clear on your windshield itself? Here is ‘Head-up Display for Windshields’. The dashboard information is projected right on the windshield through an in-built projector in the car’s console. The glass is built with a wedge shaped PVB film that is thin towards the bottom and thick on the top. This provides better clarity and avoids a blurred image that usually occurs in a standard windshield.
Key Benefits:

• Provides better display clarity than standard PVB.
• Allows the driver to stay focused on the road at the same time check their dashboard information (speed, fuel, navigation, etc.)
• Improves driver comfort and enhances safety.

To make car travel much more eventful, a leading car manufacturer is providing 4G internet access embedded, so you can surf and stream without buffering. Another car manufacturer is deploying compressed air power to turn its axle.  A hydraulic pump/motor unit stores air generated by the engine, braking, and deceleration in a compressed air energy storage unit. This will increase the efficiency of the engine by combing this compressed air with gasoline to produce more power. Furthermore, we have internet surge radio and much awaited self-driving or driver-less car which will totally wipe out road accident and leave passenger in car with nothing to do other than just sit, enjoy and chill.
When we talk about the future of cars, it’s not just about the technologies incorporated to make our driving experience delightful and safer, but also how are those cars going to look like. For past decades, cars have not only revolutionized in their functionality but also in their looks and edges. And when it comes to making a car look more aesthetic, things that jump out of our mind are more curves and edges, more streamlines and glassy exteriors, after all people like thing that are transparent.
Glass should not be limited to just windshields, windows and mirrors, it has much more potential. For say, a American car manufacturer recently displayed a concept car fully made out of glass, and not only it looked glamorous but also didn’t compromise with efficiency of performance. Further, we think it’s time to move on from same old tin roof. How about moon light in your car instead of mood light, how about stars peeping through when you drive at night and sparkling sunshine during daytime. This all can be accomplished by shifting to glass roof instead of existing ones that we have presently.
All in all, when we look at the future of cars, not only it is bright, but also it is transparent, because it has glass.

All those tall glass buildings you whiz past in your cars are a constant reminder of how glass has moved past beyond its traditional use in windows and mirrors and come a long way to become a reflection of contemporary architecture. Gone are the days when all we could spot were those brick buildings now glass has overtaken it.
All these glass buildings now are the symbol of urbanisation. We encounter glass facades almost everywhere these days as they are known to raise the glamour quotient in any kind of architecture. Increased usage of glass facades for commercial exteriors is instrumental in escalating the aesthetics of a building, not just that, they are even beneficial in terms of energy-efficiency.

The glass product range includes heat includes heat reflective glass, energy efficient reflective glass, solar control glass, tempered burglar proof glass, decor glass, frosted glass, sound resistant glass, impact resistant glass and many more products, in varied thickness, colours and other specifications.
Usage of glass facades are all set to raise the bar to redefine structures. There are variety of glass facades being used which reduces inside temperature comparatively under the sun, ensures longer life of upholstery due to reduced heat, helps lower the use of Air Conditioning, thereby improving fuel efficiency. Not just this they also reduce external noise and vibrations inside cabins, shops etc.

They not just add to the glamour quotient but also reflect elegance and sophistication. These days we come across world class designs being embraced in glass facades. Some are trying to set examples in terms of design, others are trying to find comfort and convenience whereas there are some aiming at both exemplary designs as well as comfort, convenience and energy efficiency.
Glass facades are for sure raising the standards and redefining the exterior architecture.
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