Research Frontiers Inc. develops and licenses patented SPD-Smart light-control film technology for smart glass products. Its technology allows variable shading of glass or plastic products and is licensed to companies involved in chemical emulsions, light-control film, laminated panels, electronics, lamination services and finished products.
Company news commonly covers financial results, license and royalty revenue, automotive OEM activity, aircraft electronically dimmable windows, architectural retrofit glazing, next-generation black SPD film and industry discussions around variable-tint automotive glazing. Updates also address applications in vehicles, aircraft, yachts, trains, homes, offices, museums and other buildings.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) outlined how licensee Gauzy’s completed $7 million equity financing supports the restart of SPD-SmartGlass production. The financing closed October 15, 2026, after Israeli court approval of Gauzy’s settlement addressing approximately $61 million in pre-petition liabilities. Gauzy has begun payments to support restarting SPD emulsion production in Israel and light-control film production in Germany.
Research Frontiers expects restored supply to support licensees’ customer programs and renewed offerings of its architectural retrofit product for existing windows. It also plans to complete development of next-generation black SPD film and other advanced films. SPD-SmartGlass has been selected for electronically dimmable window systems on two new aircraft models from original equipment manufacturers in North America. Production restoration and product development remain work ahead.
Research Frontiers (REFR) announced that long-time licensee Gauzy has obtained final court approval for its comprehensive debt settlement and restructuring, following support from creditors representing 98.96% of voting claims, including 100% of its secured lenders.
The company said this outcome enables Gauzy to refocus resources on operations, customers and growth, and that activities and funding are already flowing to restart production of SPD light-control film in Germany and SPD emulsion in Israel. Restarting SPD production is described as critical for existing and next-generation SPD-SmartGlass programs across automotive, aircraft, marine and architectural markets, and for new initiatives such as black SPD film and large architectural retrofit products. Research Frontiers reiterated its focus on supporting licensees, expanding existing programs and bringing SPD-SmartGlass technology to additional products and markets worldwide.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) reported second quarter 2026 results and scheduled a conference call for August 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET to review financials, operations and developments at SPD film supplier Gauzy. Management attributed weaker near-term results primarily to Gauzy’s reduced SPD-Smart light-control film production, while stating that underlying demand and customer commitments remained intact and that resource-related issues at Gauzy appear to be nearing conclusion.
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, fee income was $222,665 versus $689,680 in 2025, operating expenses were $1,422,832 versus $1,744,361, and net loss was $1,185,533 versus $981,513. Cash rose to $1,087,956 from $664,299 at year-end, aided by $1,375,000 in proceeds from an issuance of common stock and warrants, increasing shares outstanding to 34,867,786.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to review financial and operating results and recent developments.
The call will feature President & CEO Joseph M. Harary. Investors can join via dial-in at 1-888-334-5785 or through an online conference link. A replay will be available from Friday, August 7, 2026 for 90 days on the company’s investor relations website.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) and Klim, a premium motorcycle and powersports apparel brand, formed a licensing and product development collaboration. The partnership aims to integrate SPD‑SmartGlass light-control technology into motorcycle helmets, goggles, visors, face shields and related rider products for dynamic light, heat and glare management.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) reported first-quarter 2026 results and will host a conference call today, May 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss financial and operating results and recent developments.
Management cited that reported revenues versus Q1 2025 were affected by timing of license revenue recognition and the non-recurrence of an upfront 2025 license payment. The company said automotive projects advanced across North America, Europe and Asia, SPD-Smart windows were produced for aircraft OEMs, and R&D on next-generation SPD film and retrofit initiatives progressed. See the company’s Form 10-Q for details.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results and host a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET. Joseph M. Harary, President & CEO, will discuss Q1 2026 financial and operating results and recent developments.
Dial-in: 1-888-334-5785. Conference link and replay details available via the company's investor site; replay accessible from May 8, 2026 for 90 days.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) reported 2025 results and will host a conference call March 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET. Key 2025 developments included the Cadillac Celestiq first North American OEM serial production, Ferrari royalty recognition, an architectural retrofit product introduction, and SPD film advances.
For year ended December 31, 2025, revenue was approximately $1.12 million, net loss approximately $2.05 million, cash ~$0.7 million, working capital ~$0.9 million, and a subsequent private placement raised $1.1 million.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 financial results on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 PM ET on the same day, led by President & CEO Joseph M. Harary. Replay available March 6, 2026 for 90 days.
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.