Gorilla Glass: The Future of Windshields?

Windshields are an essential part of any vehicle. They provide the driver with visibility and protection from debris, road hazards, and the elements. But what if there was a way to make windshields even better?

What if windshields could be made from a material that was tougher and more resistant to damage?

Resulting in less trips to your local auto glass shops to fix chips and cracks. improving the ability to see the road much more clearly due to the avoidance of glass pitting.

Severe glass pitting results in sun glare tha can right out temporarily blind the driver causing the driver to be more likely to be in a collision.

• Enter a New Glass Era.

Gorilla Glass is a type of glass developed by Corning Incorporated. It is made with an alkali-aluminosilicate sheet that is chemically strengthened. This makes it stronger and more scratch-resistant than traditional glass. It also has a low coefficient of friction, which means that it is less likely to suffer from abrasion or wear and tear thus giving you a much more durable glass for your vehicle.

• How soon can you expect to see this type of glass on today’s vehicles ?

 

This type of Glass is already being used in many popular devices, including the iPhone and iPad. The glass is also becoming increasingly popular in automotive applications. It can be used to make stronger and more resistant windshields, and it can also be used in other areas of the automobile such as side and rear windows and sunroofs

• What are the advantages?

The advantages of this improved Glass in windshields are numerous. It is incredibly durable, making it less likely to suffer from scratches and other damage.This will result in less glare that ultimately impairs the drivers vision and the ability to see the road clearly while also being more resistant to small chips and cracks.