Cabin Interior and Electronics
‘Smart’ I-shade window gets even smarter
InspecTech Aero Service (Booth No.

InspecTech Aero Service (Booth No. 3706) has unveiled the new Smart Cabin Automated Dimming System (SCADS) for its I-Shade.

The basic technology is relatively simple. The I-Shade window consists of two layers of clear polycarbonate, between which particles are suspended in a special conducting emulsion. When an electrical current is passed through the emulsion, the particles line up, allowing virtually 100 percent of light to pass through. When the electrical current is shut off, the window goes from clear to 99.9 percent opaque.