AGC provides glass with various functions in order to realize safe and comfortable driving.
Question1How did glass come to be used in automobiles?
The first gasoline-powered automobile was born about 130 years ago in Germany.
At that time, automobiles were open-bodied with no windows or glass.
As the performance of automobiles improved and their speed increased, windshield glass was installed in the driver's seat.
Question2What kind of glass is used in automobiles?
Automobile glass plays an important role in protecting the "safety" of passengers.
For example, the windshield in front of the driver's seat, which is the glass that is less likely to scatter large fragments even if it breaks, must not only provide a clear view of the outside without distortion, but must also have the following functions.
- Resistant to shards flying off even if broken
- Resistance to penetration of impacted objects
AGC's laminated glass ”Lamisafe™” satisfies these requirements.
The lamination process bonds two pieces of glass together using a plastic interlayer sheet, giving a stronger structure that is harder to break. The plastic sheet holds glass pieces together in case of breakage, reducing the risk of flying shards of glass or passenger ejection outside the vehicle in case of an accident.
Question3Is safety the only function that automobiles need?
Comfort is also necessary for "safe" driving and driving.
AGC is developing glass with functions that also support comfort.
For example...
- UV & IR cut glass to prevent sunburn and heat while driving.
- Water Repellent Door Glass that improves visibility on rainy days.
- Privacy glass with dark tinting to make it difficult to see inside the car.
Question4How much AGC glass is used?
AGC manufactures glass in Japan, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, and it is used in cars made by automakers around the world.
On the lower right-hand side of the glass in automobiles,there is a mark that identifies the manufacturer of the glass.
Your car's glass may also be made by AGC.
