Display
Pioneer in high-performance glass that supports the evolution of displays
We develop products that meet the needs of the next generation of displays based on our ultra fine flat glass and thin film coating technology for electronic applications.
Via our glass substrates for plasma display panels (PDP) and liquid crystal displays (LCD), we achieve savings on power and space that greatly contribute to the development of the IT society.
ULTRA FINE FLAT GLASS (UFF®)
In 1978, NSG started manufacturing and selling the world's first, low cost ultra fine flat glass (UFF®) adopting the Colburn process. It was an epoch-making innovation for the LCD industry that had yet to develop. In 1989, we changed the manufacturing process to the Float process to enable us to manufacture higher quality and lower cost UFF® products in large quantities. With this achievement, we have made dramatic contributions to the development of the LCD industry. To respond to the needs of diversifying LCD applications, we will continue to offer a variety of new UFF® products, such as finer flat glass (0.3mm thickness), and a substitute for polished glass.
Film-coated glass for LCDs
NSG manufactures film-coated glass through the Sputtering process. We offer glass and color filter glass coated with ITO transparent conductive film,reflection film, etc., for a variety of uses. The coating equipment in our facility is capable of accommodating multiple targets and providing multi-layer dielectric coatings.
VINGT ET UN® - glass substrates for PDP
VINGT ET UN® is glass for plasma display panels (PDPs), developed by integrating our well-established float glass forming technology and precision processing technology. The technology allows precise control of thermal compaction of the glass, whereby dimensional stability can be greatly increased in the panel heat-treatment process. This leads to successful manufacturing of large size, high definition flat panel displays, allowing us to take part in creating a new era in our image-oriented society.
Glass for PDP front filters
PDP optional filters are used for the purposes of shutting out electromagnetic waves emitted from panels, adjusting color tone or protecting panels. The products are made of good quality glass with little distortion or few defects, which are ceramic printed (unleaded) and tempered.We can also supply the glass to filter manufacturers with elaborate logos printed on.
LCD modules (Liquid Crystal Displays)
Chip-On-Glass (COG) LCD modules have an LSI chip directly mounted on the LCD at its terminal end. They are made thin and light, and are widely used in applications such as cordless handsets and household appliances. Cholesteric LCDs (CHLCDs) are memory type displays that hold an image in memory without any applied power. They are expected for applications in e-books or signboard displays.
Glass for TFT (Thin Film Transistor) substrates
Non-alkali glass substrates for TFT liquid crystal displays, which are the key components in PC displays and LCD TV sets, are manufactured and sold by NH Techno Glass Corp., a joint venture company between HOYA Corporation and NSG. We are reinforcing our system to give a stable supply of high quality glass substrates to meet the needs of the information society where demand for larger size LCD panels is growing every year.
