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KLIM AND RESEARCH FRONTIERS ENTER INTO LICENSING AGREEMENT

Research Frontiers licenses SPD-SmartGlass technology to Klim for next-gen motorcycle rider products

By Nina Shah
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Research Frontiers Incorporated has entered into a licensing and product development agreement with Klim to integrate its SPD-SmartGlass light control technology into motorcycle helmets, goggles, visors, and related rider products. This collaboration aims to enhance rider comfort and safety by dynamically managing light, glare, and heat under varying environmental conditions. SPD-SmartGlass technology is already used in luxury automotive and other premium applications, and this deal opens a new market segment in powersports and outdoor wearables.

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Key Points

  • Research Frontiers licenses its patented SPD-SmartGlass technology to Klim for motorcycle and powersports apparel products.
  • SPD-SmartGlass offers dynamic light control, reducing glare and enhancing visibility and comfort in changing light conditions.
  • Partnership targets a global market of tens of millions of riders and outdoor enthusiasts, creating a new category of smart wearable vision products.

RIGBY, IDAHO and WOODBURY, NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Klim®, a leading premium brand of motorcycle, snowmobile and powersports apparel and Research Frontiers Incorporated (Nasdaq: REFR), the developer and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, today announced a licensing and product development collaboration to bring next-generation SPD-SmartGlass technology to motorcycle helmets, goggles, visors, face shields and related rider products.

SPD-SmartGlass light control technology has already demonstrated its best-in-class performance and value in some of the world's most demanding applications, including luxury automobiles such as Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren and Cadillac, aircraft, marine vessels and architectural installations, where users rely on SPD-SmartGlass technology to manage light, heat and glare dynamically and in real-time.

Benefits of SPD-SmartGlass light-control technology include:

  • Instantly adjustable light control at the touch of a button or automatically with sensors
  • Reduced glare from sunlight, snow and reflective surfaces
  • Enhanced user comfort and reduced eye fatigue
  • Improved visibility when transitioning between bright and shaded environments
  • Enhanced adaptability to changing weather and lighting conditions

"SPD-SmartGlass technology has transformed how people manage unwanted heat, light and glare in automobiles, aircraft, yachts, homes and offices, and other demanding environments," said Joseph M. Harary, President and CEO of Research Frontiers. "We believe this collaboration with Klim opens new and exciting opportunities for SPD technology. Riders and outdoor enthusiasts represent a global market measured in tens of millions of users who encounter changing light conditions every day. We are excited to help create what we believe could become an entirely new category of smart wearable vision systems and enhance the user experience with the highest-performing products."

About Research Frontiers

Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) is a publicly traded technology company and the developer of patented SPD-Smart light-control film technology which allows users to instantly, precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic products, either manually or automatically. Research Frontiers has licensed its smart glass technology to numerous companies that include well known chemical, material science and glass companies. Products using Research Frontiers’ smart glass technology are being used in tens of thousands of cars, aircraft, yachts, trains, homes, offices, museums and other buildings. For more information, please visit our website at www.SmartGlass.com, and on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may issue forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results, especially those reliant on activities by third parties, could differ and are not guaranteed. Any forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly. “SPD-Smart” and “SPD-SmartGlass” are trademarks of Research Frontiers Inc.

CONTACT:
Joseph M. Harary
President and CEO
Research Frontiers Inc.
+1-516-364-1902
[email protected]


Risks

  • Successful integration of SPD-SmartGlass technology into Klim's products depends on effective product development and consumer acceptance.
  • Market adoption of new smart wearables in powersports is uncertain and could be affected by competition or pricing.
  • Forward-looking statements indicate that actual results may differ due to reliance on third-party activities and market conditions.

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