Either Intelligent or Beautiful — Astrace Unlocks a New Language of Glass

In today’s rapidly evolving era of automotive intelligence, every detail within the smart cockpit is undergoing transformation—the center console grows smarter, voice interaction becomes more natural, and ambient lighting more expressive. Yet the glass, which covers nearly 30% of a vehicle’s surface, has long remained silent.

With 22 years of deep expertise in film technology, Astrace has taken the lead in integrating film with optics, electronics, and the Internet, launching its 3.0 Smart Functional Film Series. Through two key products—the Intelligent Dimming Film for smart light control and the OMTD Optoelectronic Film for artistic pattern display—Astrace has given automotive glass a voice of its own.

Today, Astrace has once again made a breakthrough in the field of intelligent dimming, introducing a newly developed self-innovated film featuring faster response speed, greater stability, and higher safety, driving the comprehensive upgrade of automotive dimming technology.

Upgrading Mobile Spaces: Dimming Technology Steps into the Smart Cockpit

The history of dimming technology dates back to the 1980s, born from the dual pursuit of spatial privacy and visual comfort. As technology matured and costs were optimized, it moved beyond the laboratory to office buildings and homes, and by the late 20th century, entered the “mobile space” — the automotive industry.

• 1988: Lincoln first applied electrochromic (EC) technology to rearview mirrors for anti-glare functions, improving nighttime driving safety and sparking inspiration for “window dimming.”

• 2005/2011: Ferrari Superamerica, Mercedes-Benz SLK, and Maybach S600 successively adopted EC technology in their sunroofs, offering high-end dimming experiences for luxury and sports cars. At that time, the high cost and technical exclusivity made dimming a hallmark of brand sophistication and technological prowess.

• 2012–2020: With the rise of vehicle intelligence, cabin lighting and privacy demands grew increasingly diverse. To address lighting, heat insulation, and safety concerns, Astrace—while advancing traditional window film—turned its focus to intelligent dimming film as early as 2013.

• 2021–Present: As new energy vehicles became mainstream, panoramic glass roofs have largely replaced physical sunshades. Leveraging its dynamic light control capabilities, dimming technology has emerged as the key solution to glare and heat management. Models from BMW iX, AITO, Avatr, and Zeekr have widely adopted dimming roofs, propelling this feature from a luxury exclusivity to a market trend.

However, existing dimming technologies still face challenges such as slow response time, high haze, high cost, and high-voltage operation, limiting further adoption and advancement.

Astrace Opens a New Era of Smart Cockpits

Confronting these challenges, Astrace has spent years pioneering dimming technology in film form—addressing four major barriers: response speed, transparency, cost, and safety. This breakthrough delivers a new generation of intelligent dimming experience for panoramic sunroofs that is more responsive, stable, and reliable.

Compared with existing solutions, Astrace Smart Dimming Film offers:

1. Faster Response: Millisecond-level switching for smooth and fluid transitions.

2. Higher Transparency: Lower haze for clear visibility and premium visual quality.

3. Optimized Power Control: Lower operating voltage enhances system safety.

4. Scalable Solution: Mature production-ready technology suitable for large-scale adoption across vehicle types.

Astrace not only introduces intelligent dimming film to enhance light management within vehicle cabins, but also integrates OMTD Optoelectronic Display Film to redefine aesthetic interaction.

OMTD technology, often described as “a beauty made for the night,” now merges seamlessly with dimming sunroofs—breaking its temporal limitations and unlocking the ultimate panoramic roof solution.

When the dimming film is closed, the roof becomes opaque for privacy protection; yet even in daylight, the patterns displayed by the OMTD film remain vivid and clear.

The fusion of these two core technologies enables passengers to enjoy the perfect balance of comfort and aesthetics, delivering both functional innovation and artistic expression under any lighting condition.

How should we imagine the future of automotive glass? Zhuide has given the answer: either intelligence—the Zhuide Smart Dimming Film, or aesthetics—the Zhuide OMTD Optoelectronic Film.

From the Smart Dimming Film that solves “light troubles” to the Optoelectronic Display Film that unlocks all-weather “visual art,” Zhuide is starting from the car’s “largest screen” — the glass — endowing it with perception, interaction, and expressiveness, allowing the window to truly “speak.”

This revolution of intelligence and beauty in automotive glass is set to reach another key milestone this month — the official launch of Astrace’s Smart Dimming Panoramic Roof Series.

Stay tuned to Astrace’s official platforms as more breakthrough details and futuristic applications are revealed, and join us in witnessing a new era where technology and aesthetics converge within the intelligent cockpit.