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Thermique™ Hot Glass Technology™ by EGP Revolutionizes Glass Industry
“Architectural Windows Are Just the Beginning,” Says EGP Vice President
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 19, 2005) – Engineered Glass Products, the world’s leading pioneer in the emerging science of heated glass, is promising to revolutionize the glass industry with its new Thermique™ Hot Glass Technology™. The technology has countless applications, from architecture to food service, furniture, kitchen and bathroom appliances, and more.
Architectural windows are among the first products designed with Thermique™ technology. Ideal for cold and scenic climates, such as the Rocky Mountains or Great Lakes, these windows incorporate an electrically heated pane of glass that radiates warmth into the room. The result is luxurious comfort, even in the dead of winter.
Ordinary windows are the number one source of heat loss in a building. The cold glass also makes the air chilly, which in turn leads to drafts and cool spots throughout the room. Thermique™ heated glass is designed to radiate heat, up to 100° F in architectural window applications. This eliminates drafts and cool spots, as well as condensation and frost. Since conventional HVAC equipment is no longer struggling against the windows to create a stable, consistent room temperature, the thermostat can be lowered up to 5° without any noticeable change in comfort levels. This can save electricity and prevent wear-and-tear.
“By appearance, a heated window is indistinguishable from ordinary glass,” says Pete Gerhardinger, vice president of technology for EGP. “Even the framing materials are identical. The technology is also perfectly silent. Only the radiating warmth reveals the window’s secret inner science.”
EGP is currently partnering with window manufacturers to bring Thermique™ technology to homes, restaurants, and office buildings throughout the United States. This technology is available to architects nationwide. Thermique™ window components and the complete window assembly are currently in the UL® testing process with approval expected by mid-2005. For detailed information on the patent-pending thin film conductor, interconnects, and controller that make Thermique™ Hot Glass Technology™ work, visit www.egpglass.com to review the white paper.
Combining more than 50 years of experience with cutting-edge expertise, Engineered Glass Products (EGP) is today’s premier developer of heated glass technology. EGP is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., with a technology center located in Toledo, Ohio. For more information on heated glass technologies, e-mail info@egpglass.com or visit the Web site at www.egpglass.com. Hot glass technology. Reflect on the possibilities.
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