Guardian Glass and Privacy Glass Solutions have entered into an agreement for the commercialization of Lyto™, the full blackout, between-the-glass, automated micro-shade technology designed and developed by Guardian Glass.
The innovative Lyto technology provides complete blackout in just a few seconds for windows, doors, privacy glazing in bedrooms and bathrooms, skylights and entry doors. The solution also has huge potential in buildings where control of daylight and the comfort and privacy of occupants is particularly important, such as healthcare and educational facilities.
Privacy Glass Solutions will produce and commercialize the product in the United States. Lyto™ is expected to be available by the end of 2024, initially available in one colour combination, white/off white. Additional colour combinations to follow after launch.
Main benefits of Lyto technology
- Fast and quiet: Lyto technology offers blackout at the touch of a button in just a few seconds. The shade is embedded between the glass and deploys motorlessly and quietly using electrostatic forces. Unlike other integral blind solutions, it has no mechanical parts that can fail due to wear.
- Easy to implement and control: with extremely low power demands, Lyto technology does not need to be hard-wired into the main power supply but can be battery-powered. Batteries can be upgraded with optional PV-solar power recharging. It can be activated by a manual switch, dedicated wireless remote controls or through connected smart home apps. Various levels of automation are available.
- Low solar heat gain: when deployed, the shade provides a very low solar heat gain. In most configurations, it can block over 95 percent (<5 percent SHGC) of the sun’s energy when closed, to help maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.How does Lyto technology work
The technology is sleek, adaptable and the shade is completely contained within a double or triple insulating glass unit. With no mechanical parts, this new shade solution isn’t subject to the mechanical failures. The shade is activated in seconds by passing a small current through the conductive layers creating an electrostatic attraction between the ultra-thin shade and the glass surface.
Privacy Glass Solutions will be presenting the Lyto product at GlassBuild America in Dallas, Texas, from 30 September to 2 October 2024, stand #15004. They will also be showcasing it at the WMA World Millwork Alliance tradeshow in San Antonio, from 6 to 9 October, stand #631.