stronger and more complex Glass is bigger,Vehicles are increasingly designed to be smarter, safer, bigger, more resilient and more tech adaptive. With additional protective packaging and longer installation times, vehicle glass is becoming costlier and more complex.
As cars get smarter, vehicle glass gets smarter too. Vehicles are now computers on wheels.
Smarter glass for smarter cars
Over 50 millioncars equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were shipped in 2016.1
That number is expected to increase to
by 2022.260 million
of vehicle glass used in 2019 was equipped with one or more ADAS features.3
32%
Smart glass pro�le
Vehicle trends are moving toward using more glass.Pros of a larger glass surface area include:
Modern style and luxury features
Improved visibility
Increased fuel ef�ciency
Sensors for rain, light or humidity
Lane departure warning systems
Integration with head-up display (HUD)
Hydrophobic, temperature- controlled and other coatings
Blind spot monitors
safeliteforagents.com1 allaboutcircuits.com/industry-articles/developing-smarter-safer-cars-adas-automotive-advanced-driver-assistance-ip/ 2 allaboutcircuits.com/industry-articles/developing-smarter-safer-cars-adas-automotive-advanced-driver-assistance-ip/ 3 Safelite Group (docs.google.com/document/d/1aXVOZNNZhezB3rqMjPq-cxizD2wWEsqfW2kAm080vJ8/edit)
As glass grows more sophisticated, it's more important than ever to manage:
Safelite AutoGlass experts answer the call
Advanced production, manufacturing and
inventory
Advanced windshield repair or
replacement
Smart systems recalibration
Accurate part selection
Which ADAS features are impacted by vehicle glass?
Benefits of smarter glass
Safelite AutoGlass® has the tools, knowledge and experience to handle expert automotive glass repairand replacement. Safelite® has a robust understanding of the industry, the largest inventory, the industry's strongest
group purchasing power and unparalleled leadership in ADAS recalibration. Complex windshieldscall for highly skilled automotive glass experts, and we can help.