[5] In July 2010, the company announced its intent to start production from a new facility in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
[12] In October 2024, View laid off 147 workers in its Olive Branch, Mississippi factory after announcing plans to go private.
[17] The company's product, View Dynamic Glass, features an electrochromic (EC) coating composed of multiple layers of ceramic metal oxide with a thickness of 1 micron.
[18] Low voltage wiring is added so the tint of the glass can be controlled through an app or centralized software system in response to weather or interior temperature.
[19][3] Upon activation of the low-voltage direct current electrical signal, the materials in the insulating glass changes from transparent to up to 99% tinted for visible wavelengths.
[20][21] The technology is designed to facilitate the entry of natural light into buildings and, when tinted, reduces glare and deflects infrared radiation.
[19] In 2018, the firm partnered with Microsoft Azure IoT to develop a physical security system that notifies building managers when glass breaks.
[2]: 13 [29][2]: 30 [29][30] In Feb 2018, following challenges from investors, [31] the litigation reached a settlement, which temporarily solidified the company's capital structure.