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Research Frontiers to Present at the Plastics in Automotive Glazings Conference



    Joseph M. Harary, President of Research Frontiers Incorporated
    (Nasdaq: REFR), is an invited presenter at the Plastics in Automotive
    Glazings conference to be held in Frankfurt, Germany on June 27-28,
    2007.

    This international event focuses on the use of plastics in
    automotive glazing products such as windows, sunroofs and panoramic
    roof systems. The advantages of using polycarbonate - weight savings,
    impact resistance, unprecedented design opportunities and others -
    have resulted in rapidly growing interest in the automotive industry.

    Mr. Harary's presentation will provide an overview of the use of
    SPD technology in polycarbonate glazings, discuss how the technology
    can help overcome issues of solar heat gain and harmful ultraviolet
    transmission, and address many other glazing-related challenges facing
    the automotive industry today.

    Using SPD technology, drivers and passengers can automatically or
    manually control light, heat and glare coming into the vehicle.
    SPD-Smart(TM) automotive windows and sunroofs uniformly change from
    optically transparent to blocking over 99% of visible light and can be
    tuned to any level of tint in between. All of this is done instantly
    to increase comfort and conserve energy. SPD-Smart glazings also block
    over 99% of harmful ultraviolet light, reduce noise, increase security
    and use extremely low amounts of power. In addition to his
    presentation, Mr. Harary will demonstrate an SPD-Smart plastic window
    that uses high-performing "second generation" SPD film patented by
    Research Frontiers.

    SPD technology is film-based and is the only variable light
    transmission technology that can be used with large plastic windows.
    Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (formerly Raytheon Aircraft Company), a
    leading aerospace industry original equipment manufacturer, now offers
    SPD-Smart plastic windows, and a number of automotive OEMs have active
    SPD-Smart product development programs in place.

    There is a widespread trend toward growing amounts of glazing used
    per vehicle. The amount of glass used in several high volume models
    offered by global OEMs, for example, has increased approximately
    twenty percent over the past 20 years. Similarly, world sunroof sales
    are projected to grow at an annual rate of 10.7% through 2010, and due
    to larger panel sizes, worldwide sunroof glazing area is expected to
    grow at an annual growth rate of 14.6% over that time. Many of the
    world's premier suppliers to the automotive industry are now investing
    substantial resources toward the development of products to address
    this trend and fill the growing need for versatile polycarbonate
    glazings.

    The movement toward larger windows, sunroofs and panoramic roof
    systems creates new challenges for the industry. For example,
    traditional sunroof shading systems cannot be used in automobiles
    designed with large roof glazings, and high levels of solar heat gain
    contribute to lower fuel efficiency. SPD technology addresses both of
    these challenges. When integrated with plastic, SPD-Smart glazings
    reduce vehicular weight and thus further increase fuel efficiency. By
    enabling passengers to instantly and precisely control the amount of
    light, glare and heat transmitted through the sunroof or side lites,
    the need for traditional shading systems is eliminated and demands on
    the vehicle's heating and cooling system are lowered.

    Representatives of many of the world's leading OEMs, Tier 1
    suppliers, and other automotive suppliers are expected to attend the
    conference which is being held in Frankfurt, Germany at the Arabella
    Sheraton Grand Hotel on June 27-28, 2007. Mr. Harary's presentation
    leads off the conference at 10:00AM on June 27 and is entitled
    "Innovation - The Use of SPD-Smart Light-Control Film Technology in
    Automotive Smart Windows and Roof Systems."

    More information about the conference can be found at
    www.plasticautoglazing.com. More information about Research Frontiers
    and SPD-Smart technology can be found at www.SmartGlass.com.

    SPD-Smart film technology was awarded a "Best of What's New Award"
    from Popular Science magazine for home technology, received the 2007
    North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Excellence in Technology for
    glass, and was also recognized as one of the top technologies by the
    Society of Automotive Engineers' Aerospace Engineering magazine. SPD
    technology is covered by over 450 patents and patent applications held
    by Research Frontiers worldwide. Currently 33 companies are licensed
    to use Research Frontiers' patented SPD light-control technology in
    emulsions, films, or end-products. Further information about SPD-Smart
    technology, Research Frontiers and its licensees can be found at
    www.SmartGlass.com.

    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
    could differ and are not guaranteed. Any forward-looking statements
    should be considered accordingly. SPD-SmartTM, SPD-SmartGlassTM,
    SmartGlassTM, VaryFastTM, Powered by SPDTM, The View of the Future -
    Everywhere You LookTM and Visit SmartGlass.com - to change your view
    of the world(TM) are trademarks of Research Frontiers Incorporated.