Over the years, Gentex has systematically transformed itself into a technology company, vertically integrated and proficient in a wide range of unique core competencies. Today, Gentex is growing its product portfolio and transforming its tech not only for automotive uses, but also entirely new markets.
Automotive
PayByCar
Gentex recently announced a partnership with PayByCar, an innovator in contactless, in-vehicle payment technology
PayByCar utilizes toll transponders to locate vehicles at participating gas stations and automate fuel transactions
- Users register for PayByCar online
- Toll transponder locates vehicles at gas station
- Pump number confirmed via text message
- PayByCar turns on pump and executes transaction
Moving forward, PayByCar will also use Gentex's ITM to identify vehicles at gas stations and complete fueling transactions with driver's smartphone
Simplenight
- Gentex recently announced a partnership with Simplenight, which provides mobile "e-concierge" services for booking travel, entertainment and lifestyle activities
- Gentex is integrating Simplenight in its HomeLink Connect app to bring added value to its users
- Simplenight can be integrated with branded OEM vehicle apps, nav systems, telematics services, etc.
Aerospace
Our technology doesn't stop at automotive. Gentex is raising the in-flight experience with advanced safety and convenience features:
- Electronically dimmable windows that darken on demand to cut sunlight and glare without sacrificing the view.
- Biometric authentication that allows passengers to securely access their unique flight information, entertainment accounts, and automatic payment for in-flight purchases.
- Intelligent lighting that shines when and where you need it most.
- A comprehensive environmental sensing system that could be tuned to identify explosive or incendiary components during the boarding process or monitor cabin air quality while detecting smoke, vape and other airborne contaminants.
Medical
Our long history with vision systems and cross-disciplinary collaboration is transforming how patient care is delivered.
- Gentex partnered with Mayo Clinic to develop a new smart lighting system that combines ambient room lighting with camera-controlled, adaptive task lighting to optimize illumination for surgical and patient-care environments.
- To engineer, manufacture and commercialize technology for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease, we also partnered with hyperspectral imaging company, RetiSpec.
- Gentex is partnering with eSight, a leading provider of vision enhancement technology, to develop and manufacture the next generation of mobile electronic eyewear designed to help people living with visual impairments.
Fire Protection
Gentex has over 50 years of experience in the fire protection industry. In the future, you'll see us apply these core skill sets in the fire protection industry in new ways.