Bulletproof Glass | High-security buildings, armored vehicles | Industry: UL 752 Level 3 (meets commercial standards) Base: Level 4 (▲) (exceeds industry by 1 grade) Advanced: Level 5 (▲▲) (military-grade) | Base: 15% better ballistic resistance than industry Advanced: 30% thicker laminates (▲▲) | Base: 10% heavier (▲) Advanced: 20% costlier (▲▲) |
Frosted/Acid-Etched Decorative Glass | Hotels, office partitions | Industry: 20% light transmission (standard privacy) Base: 15% (▲) (enhanced privacy) Advanced: Custom patterns (▲▲) (bespoke designs) | Base: 25% less light leakage (▲) Advanced: 3D texture options (▲▲) | Base: Requires frequent cleaning (▲) Advanced: 40% higher production time (▲▲) |
Insulated Glass | Energy-efficient windows | Industry: U-value 0.35 (basic thermal insulation) Base: 0.30 (▲) (14% better) Advanced: 0.25 (▲▲) (29% better) | Base: Reduces heating costs by 10% (▲) Advanced: 20% energy savings (▲▲) | Base: 10mm thicker (▲) Advanced: 15mm thickness (▲▲) complicates installation |
Low-E Glass | Solar heat reduction in windows | Industry: SHGC 0.4 (moderate heat gain) Base: 0.3 (▲) (25% lower heat) Advanced: 0.25 (▲▲) (40% lower heat) | Base: Cuts cooling costs by 15% (▲) Advanced: 30% energy savings (▲▲) | Base: Slightly reduces natural light (▲) Advanced: 20% less daylight (▲▲) |
Architectural Building Glass | Structural facades, skyscrapers | Industry: 10mm thickness (standard durability) Base: 12mm (▲) (20% stronger) Advanced: 15mm (▲▲) (40% stronger) | Base: Withstands 15% more wind load (▲) Advanced: 30% higher impact resistance (▲▲) | Base: 15% heavier (▲) Advanced: 25% cost premium (▲▲) |
3D-Designed Custom Solutions | Unique architectural projects | Industry: Generic designs (limited customization) Base: 3D modeling accuracy ±0.1mm (▲) Advanced: Cross-category material integration (▲▲) | Base: 50% faster prototyping (▲) Advanced: Combines glass with metals/composites (▲▲) | Base: 20% longer lead time (▲) Advanced: 50% higher R&D costs (▲▲) |