Gauzy Expands Marine Market Presence as Smart Glass Becomes Critical to Cruise Ship Innovation and ESG
- Secured nine programs in the maritime sector, demonstrating market traction
- Operating in a high-margin, high-value $6.2B marine glass market segment
- Strong growth potential with over 50 cruise ships currently on order globally
- Technologies directly support cruise operators' ESG goals by reducing energy consumption
- Vertically integrated manufacturing and global production capabilities ensure reliable supply chain
- Early growth-stage company with history of losses expected to continue
- Operating results and financial condition have fluctuated historically
- Exposed to high repair and replacement costs
- Significant capital requirements needed before becoming profitable
Building on Infrastructure Wins and Global Demand, Gauzy Scales PDLC and SPD Smart Glass Applications Across the
MIAMI, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gauzy Ltd. (NASDAQ: GAUZ), a global leader in light and vision control technologies, today announced its continued strategic expansion into the marine sector. With rising demand for sustainable innovation and guest-centric design in the cruise industry, Gauzy believes they are well-positioned to capture market share within the
Following successful implementation at the new MSC Cruise Terminal in Miami built by Fincantieri, Gauzy’s advanced PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) and SPD (Suspended Particle Device) smart glass technologies are gaining traction as a critical enabler of future-ready ship design. To date, Gauzy has secured nine programs in the maritime sector, further validating demand and adoption in this high-growth market.
“This is a high-margin, high-value segment where our IP, partnerships, and operational scale create a strong competitive moat,” said Eyal Peso, CEO of Gauzy. “We are seeking to execute a long-term roadmap that positions smart glass as the standard for immersive, sustainable travel, at sea and beyond.”
Smart Glass: A Converging Point of Design, Efficiency, and Guest Experience
The cruise industry is entering a transformative growth cycle, with over 50 ships on order globally and heightened investment in personalization, wellness, and green technologies. Gauzy’s light control technologies offer high-impact applications across both interior and exterior marine environments, including:
PDLC for staterooms, spas, medical bays, and meeting spaces, providing instant privacy while maintaining modern aesthetics.
SPD for lounges, dining areas, and viewing decks, dynamically adjusting to sunlight and reducing solar heat gain without obstructing views.
“Cruise lines are aggressively reimagining the onboard experience, and they’re turning to smart materials to do it,” added Peso. “Gauzy’s technologies deliver privacy, solar control, and energy efficiency in a seamless, design-forward way. This expansion into the marine sector is a new revenue stream, it’s a natural extension of our core strategy to own key touchpoints in high-growth, experience-led markets.”
This dynamic light modulation not only enhances the passenger experience but directly supports operators' ESG goals by reducing the need for artificial lighting and air conditioning, ultimately lowering energy consumption and emissions.
Operational Readiness to Meet Market Demand
With global production capabilities, vertically integrated manufacturing, and a growing network of marine integration partners like Kaune Oy, Gauzy is well-positioned to support the evolving technical needs of cruise ship builders and retrofit specialists. Gauzy’s smart glass technologies were recently featured in Kaune Oy’s booth at the Cruise Ship Interiors Expo in Miami (June 3–4), underscoring the company’s rising visibility and influence within the marine design community.
Through collaboration with its broad partner ecosystem, Gauzy helps streamline the process from design consultation to fabrication and installation, supporting marine projects with flexible, scalable technologies and a reliable global supply chain.
The global smart glass market is projected to reach
About Gauzy
Gauzy Ltd. is a fully-integrated light and vision control company, focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of vision and light control technologies that are developed to support safe, sustainable, comfortable, and agile user experiences across various industries. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company has additional subsidiaries and entities based in Germany, France, the United States, Canada, China, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates. Gauzy serves leading brands across aeronautics, automotive, and architecture in over 30 countries through direct fulfillment and a certified and trained distribution channel.
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Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. The inclusion of forward-looking statements in this or any other communication should not be considered as a representation by Gauzy or any other person that current plans or expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Gauzy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
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