Founded in Germany in 2003, ad notam AG makes smart mirrors and mirror-integrated displays that turn an ordinary reflective surface into an interactive screen. The company keeps development, glass and mirror manufacturing, and final production under one roof in southern Germany, including its patent-protected Magic Mirror technology. Its products are distributed through channels in more than 50 countries, backed by more than 30 technology patents.
Smartglass InternationalSince 2001, Smartglass International has manufactured made-to-order switchable glass that can change privacy, light and solar control at the flick of a switch. From its 10,000-square-metre specialist facility in Ireland, the company processes and finishes every unit in-house, hand-checking each one before shipping it with a five-year guarantee. Its work has travelled to 35 countries, including bespoke glazing for CERN’s Globe of Science & Innovation and Edinburgh’s historic McEwan Hall.FREEHOLD, NJ
First Surface Mirror LLCFrom a Toledo factory, First Surface Mirror LLC manufactures optical-grade front-surface mirrors for engineering and science applications, cutting them to customers’ specifications and shipping many orders the same or next day. Originally started more than 22 years ago making custom electronics, the company has become a U.S. component supplier whose mirrors appear in projects ranging from barcode scanners to optical illusions and 3D imaging. Its specialty work includes precision flat mirrors and coatings tailored to visible, ultraviolet, and other demanding optical uses.TOLEDO, OH
Teleprompter MirrorFrom its Toledo, Ohio factory, Teleprompter Mirror manufactures optical-grade dielectric beamsplitter glass and complete teleprompter systems for speeches, video production, and custom rigs. Its mirrors use a tint-free reflective coating and an anti-reflective backside to let cameras record through the glass without the ghosting common in ordinary glass. The company also develops free teleprompter software and provides training, with more than 20 years of expertise in the optical glass industry.TOLEDO, OH
LiteMirrorSince 2008, LiteMirror has handmade glassless, shatterproof mirrors in its New York factory, using highly reflective optical film over lightweight aluminum frames. A 6-by-8-foot panel weighs about 15 pounds, making these distortion-free mirrors practical to install, move, and use in settings from fitness studios to riding arenas and event productions. The company also takes on custom mirrors and special projects, including shaped, colored, and illuminated designs.IRVINGTON, NY