Vision Systems and Vaupell Improve the Flying Experience With New SPD-Smart Dimmable Windows

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwired - Oct 15, 2014) - Research Frontiers (NASDAQ: REFR) licensee Vision Systems and Vaupell, a leading supplier of interior components and assemblies to commercial aircraft OEMs, have partnered to offer a cabin-transforming SPD-Smart light-control system. This week at Vaupell's AIX Americas booth (#730), Vision Systems' electronically dimmable windows (EDWs) and control system, integrated with Vaupell's window assembly, are being demonstrated to OEMs, airlines, and executives responsible for improving the commercial airline passenger experience.

Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas, a major commercial aircraft trade show for the cabin interiors and passenger comfort industries, is being held in Seattle October 14-16. This event also hosts the new Passenger Experience Conference, the premier conference and networking forum to discuss the vital strategic issues surrounding cabin innovation and passenger expectations within the cabin.

Vision Systems' EDW system uses Research Frontiers patented SPD-Smart light-control film technology as the foundation that delivers unprecedented benefits to all passengers on board commercial airliners. At the touch of a button, passengers with window seats have the ability to instantly and precisely control the amount of daylight coming through their window. They can enjoy views while tuning the tint of their EDW to a comfortable level. Cabin-wide control of the amount of light, glare and heat entering the aircraft through windows dramatically improves the comfort and the flying experience for all passengers, regardless of where they are seated. The management and use of healthy daylighting, and the reduction of cabin heat and noise coming through windows, instantly transforms the interior at the touch of a button, and synergistically complements other cabin systems, such as interior mood lighting systems and in-flight entertainment systems, for an unequalled passenger experience.

Visitors to Vaupell's booth can experience Vision Systems' new Nuance Ultra Dark SPD-Smart EDW. This product offers airline passengers the widest range of light control between clear and extremely dark, and any level of tint in between. Nuance Ultra Dark provides cabin darkening sufficient for all passengers wishing to sleep, even on long-haul trips when the sun is shining directly on windows.

Vision Systems and Vaupell entered into a strategic partnership to present SPD-Smart EDW systems to transport category OEMs, including Vaupell's longstanding customer Boeing. Vaupell is the world's leading supplier of plastics interior assemblies to OEM and Tier-1 aerospace manufacturers.