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Research Frontiers Inc. (NASDAQ: REFR) is a technology company that develops and licenses patented SPD-Smart light-control film technology used in smart glass for transportation and architectural applications. This news page aggregates announcements, press releases and market updates related to REFR and its SPD-SmartGlass programs.
Readers can follow company communications on topics such as royalty trends, licensing activity and adoption of SPD-SmartGlass across automotive, aerospace and building markets. Recent news has highlighted royalty income from vehicles using SPD-SmartGlass from brands including Ferrari, Cadillac, Mercedes and McLaren, as well as growth in aircraft programs using SPD-Smart electronically dimmable windows. Updates also cover retrofit systems for buildings, such as the RetroWAL SPD-SmartGlass window demonstrated with AIT Group and Gauzy at GlassBuild America.
Research Frontiers frequently reports participation in industry conferences and glazing summits, where its executives present on real-world uses of SPD-SmartGlass and other variable tint technologies. News items may describe keynote addresses, panel discussions with automakers and suppliers, and feedback from OEMs evaluating dynamic glazing for future vehicle platforms.
Financial results, conference call details and selected key comments from management are also released periodically, providing insight into fee income, royalty receivables, operating expenses and the company’s debt-free capital structure as disclosed in its Form 10-Q filings. Investors and observers can use this page to review historical and ongoing developments affecting REFR’s licensing business, technology deployment and multi-industry smart glass presence.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) said its chairman delivered the keynote at the Nov 2025 Detroit ECV Automotive Glazing Summit and highlighted accelerating industry interest and real-world adoption of SPD-SmartGlass across OEM programs.
Attendees and licensee Gauzy cited SPD advantages: 1–3s switching, clear-to-dark variable tint, up to 95% heat rejection, ~18°F cabin reduction, up to 5.5% driving-range gains, and production use on vehicles including Ferrari Purosangue and Cadillac Celestiq. Several OEM teams requested follow-up demos and technical workshops for 2026–2030 platforms.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) President and CEO Joseph M. Harary will serve as Chairman and deliver the keynote “Real World Uses of SPD-SmartGlass and Other Variable Tint Technologies” at the North American Vehicle Glazing Innovation Summit 2025 in Detroit on November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM.
Harary will also moderate a panel on glass and cabin collaboration featuring executives from Gauzy (Nasdaq: GAUZ), Karma Automotive, Marelli North America, and Carlex Glass. The summit gathers OEMs and suppliers including GM, Ford, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Lucid, Jaguar Land Rover, Corning, Saint-Gobain Sekurit, NSG Pilkington, Fuyao, Guardian, Renault, Webasto and others.
The company highlighted SPD-SmartGlass applications across luxury vehicles, aircraft, trains, yachts, and recent architectural retrofit introductions, noting benefits for comfort, glare control, and energy efficiency.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) reported third quarter 2025 results and will hold a conference call on November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET. Key developments include the commercial rollout of an SPD-SmartGlass retrofit window system unveiled at GlassBuild 2025, continued automotive royalty growth with Ferrari-related royalties set for full recognition in Q4 2025, and planned industry presentations in November 2025. The company reported it is debt-free with $1.13 million cash and $1.4 million working capital as of September 30, 2025.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) announced that President and CEO Joseph M. Harary will serve as Chairman and deliver the keynote at the North American Vehicle Glazing Innovation Summit 2025 in Detroit on November 18–19, 2025.
Harary’s keynote, “Real World Uses of SPD-SmartGlass and Other Variable Tint Technologies,” will highlight deployments of SPD-SmartGlass across vehicles, aircraft, trains, yachts and buildings and cite performance claims including up to 95% cabin heat load reduction and 99.5% light blocking on demand. The summit, organized by ECV International, gathers automakers, glass manufacturers, and suppliers to discuss smart glass integration, sustainability, and regulatory trends.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The company will host a conference call to discuss its Q3 2025 financial and operating results and recent developments on November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET, led by Joseph M. Harary, President & CEO.
Dial-in: 1-888-334-5785. Conference link: https://join.broaddata.com/?id=research-frontiers. Replay available from Friday, November 7, 2025 for 90 days at https://smartglass-ir.com/. Questions: Questions@SmartGlass.com.
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ: REFR) and AIT Group unveiled the Thermolite RetroWAL retrofillable SPD-SmartGlass system, debuting at GlassBuild America Nov 4–6, 2025 in Orlando.
The system uses SPD-Smart film produced by Gauzy (NASDAQ: GAUZ) to convert existing glazing into dimmable, energy-efficient smart glass without removing original windows. Benefits claimed include up to 20% solar heat gain reduction, UV/IR blocking, noise reduction, instant dimming, and integration with building controls.
Market context: Frost & Sullivan projects a $124B smart glass market by 2028 (CAGR 22.8%). Retrofits may offer up to 70% lower installation cost vs full replacement and could qualify for 30–50% U.S. investment tax credits for dynamic glazing.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR), developer of SPD-SmartGlass technology, announced the retirement of Michael R. LaPointe, Vice President of Aerospace Products, effective September 15, 2025. LaPointe's 30-year association with the company since 1994 has been instrumental in commercializing SPD-Smart Electronically Dimmable Windows (EDWs) across various industries.
Under LaPointe's leadership, SPD-Smart EDWs have been adopted by major aircraft manufacturers including Airbus, Honda Aircraft, Textron Beechcraft, Epic Aircraft, Daher, and Dassault. The technology has been implemented in 5 helicopter OEM programs, 12 aircraft OEM programs, an airline retrofit program, and over 40 aftermarket aircraft models.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, marked by both operational progress and challenges. The company saw expanded production of SPD-SmartGlass technology by Ferrari and Cadillac in H1 2025, with additional royalties from Mercedes and McLaren. However, financial results were impacted by one-time charges related to a European licensee's bankruptcy.
The company reported a net loss of $981,513 ($0.03 per share) for H1 2025, compared to $536,626 ($0.02 per share) in H1 2024. As of June 30, 2025, Research Frontiers maintained a strong financial position with $1.3 million in cash, $1.7 million in working capital, and zero debt. The company expects revenue growth across all segments and plans to launch a retrofit application in the architectural market later in 2025.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) will host its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET. The company's President & CEO Joseph M. Harary will lead the discussion of Q2 2025 financial results and recent developments.
Investors can join via phone at 1-888-334-5785 or through the conference link. Questions can be submitted to Questions@SmartGlass.com. A replay will be available for 90 days starting August 8, 2025, on the company's IR website.