Windshields were introduced in the early 1900s after cars were first manufactured in the 1890s. Early windshield wipers in 1916 were manually operated using a crank. Alternating powered windshield wipers were developed in the 1960s. In 1919, Henry Ford began working with a French scientist to improve windshield technology. By the 1930s, tempered glass was used in car windows and laminated glass with a plastic layer between panes was later adopted. Replacing damaged windshields is important for safety and should only be done by certified technicians.

1. History of
windshield

2. Introduction
• When windshields were first introduced in the early 1900s, they were not
sophisticated devices
• Gas powered automobiles were first manufactured in the 1890s and windshields
were invented roughly after 14 years

3. History of windshield wipers
• Wiper blades were first made in 1916
• For the wipers to work, the driver used a
crank to move the wipers from side to side
known as “Folberths”
• It was in 1960s that the alternating powered
windshield wipers were developed

4. History of windshield wipers
•Henry Ford began the work on windshield technology of the French scientist Eduoard
Benedictus in 1919
•The year 1934 led to the birth of the curved windshield, which decreased drag and
improved aerodynamics

5. History of windshield glass
• In the late 1930s, carmakers began to use tempered glass. This type of glass was
used in the car's side and back windows
• Later, car makers started using laminated glass. It consists of a thin layer
of polyvinyl butyrl (PVB) which is inserted between two layers of solid glass

6. Tips for buying and replacing Automotive Glass
• If your windshield has been severely
damaged, replacing your windshield is a
major safety concern
• Make sure the technician replacing your
windshield is certified to do so
• Once your windshield has been replaced,
make sure to wait for the recommended
time before driving the vehicle

7. To know more about the history of windshields,
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