AGC Glass unveiled the official glass-strengthened benches on which World Cup player substitutes and support staff will rest their bottoms during the World Cup in Brazil.
The benches have a glass roof made from chemically strengthened glass, allowing for unmatched visibility, durability and damage resistance. The benches are an upgraded version of the benches AGC supplied for the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2013.
The benches will be coated with anti-reflective material that will make them less reflective and more transparent, giving fans the impression that players are closer to them.
Aside from allowing for the best possible viewing experience for fans, the bench also provides top-notch comfort and protection for World Cup players and staff. The benches use Dragontrail X technology, which makes the glass highly durable against shock. The technology is usually used to protect electronic devices and gadgets.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Chemically Strengthened Glass
- Opportunity for companies to develop and market chemically strengthened glass for various applications, such as stadium benches, with enhanced visibility, durability, and damage resistance.
- Anti-reflective Coatings
- Innovative chance for manufacturers to create and apply advanced anti-reflective coatings to glass surfaces, improving transparency and reducing reflections for a more immersive viewing experience.
- Dragontrail X Technology
- Potential disruption in glass technology industry by adapting Dragontrail X technology to create shock-resistant glass for different sectors, beyond its traditional use in electronic devices.
Where This Applies
- Glass Manufacturing
- Glass manufacturers can explore new opportunities in producing chemically strengthened glass for multiple applications, including stadium seating and other sports-related infrastructure.
- Coatings and Surface Treatments
- Coating suppliers can capitalize on the demand for anti-reflective coatings by developing high-performance solutions applicable to a wide range of glass surfaces like benches, windows, and displays.
- Technology and Electronics
- Technology companies have the potential to disrupt the glass industry by utilizing Dragontrail X technology to create shock-resistant glass that can be used in various sectors, going beyond traditional electronic applications.
