Nippon Electric Glass Launches New Brand 'Starveil' for Space-Use Ultra-Thin Cover Glass
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (NEG) has announced the launch of 'Starveil™', a new product brand for ultra-thin cover glass designed for space equipment such as satellites. The product features superior UV shielding, thin and lightweight characteristics, and large-format capabilities, contributing to the longevity of precision instruments and increased production efficiency. The company plans to showcase the product at Space Tech Expo USA 2026 in June 2026.
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## Nippon Electric Glass Launches New Brand 'Starveil' for Space-Use Ultra-Thin Cover Glass
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Otsu, Shiga; President: Akira Kishimoto; hereafter 'NEG') has launched a new product brand, 'Starveil™', for space-use ultra-thin cover glass.
By establishing the Starveil™ brand in the growing space business market, NEG aims to further expand its share of the ultra-thin cover glass market.
### About the 'Starveil™' Product Brand
Starveil™ is an ultra-thin cover glass designed for various equipment used in outer space, including solar cells for artificial satellites. It possesses high UV shielding properties to protect precision instruments in harsh space environments, contributing to the longer lifespan of the equipment.
- **High UV Shielding Properties**: Efficiently cuts UV rays in the UV-C to UV-B range to protect precision instruments.
- **Size**: Can be provided up to 800mm in width and 2000mm in length. It helps reduce the glass lamination process, contributing to improved productivity.
- **Thin and Lightweight**: The minimum thickness is 30µm. Even at a thickness of 100µm, it is lightweight at approximately 246g per square meter, contributing to the overall weight reduction of equipment.
*UV shielding performance varies depending on the glass thickness.
### Origin of the Name
'Starveil™' is a coined word combining 'Star,' which shines in space, and 'Veil,' which means something that covers or protects. It expresses the role of protecting equipment in space.
*Nippon Electric Glass has a pending trademark application for 'Starveil™'.
### Exhibition at Space Tech Expo USA 2026
NEG will exhibit at 'Space Tech Expo USA 2026', to be held in the United States in June 2026. The company will showcase actual Starveil™ products at its booth.
- Event Name: Space Tech Expo USA 2026
- Dates: June 3 (Wed) - 4 (Thu), 2026
- Venue: Anaheim, California, USA
- Booth No.: 163
- Event Website: https://www.spacetechexpo.com/
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Otsu, Shiga; President: Akira Kishimoto; hereafter 'NEG') has launched a new product brand, 'Starveil™', for space-use ultra-thin cover glass.
By establishing the Starveil™ brand in the growing space business market, NEG aims to further expand its share of the ultra-thin cover glass market.
### About the 'Starveil™' Product Brand
Starveil™ is an ultra-thin cover glass designed for various equipment used in outer space, including solar cells for artificial satellites. It possesses high UV shielding properties to protect precision instruments in harsh space environments, contributing to the longer lifespan of the equipment.
- **High UV Shielding Properties**: Efficiently cuts UV rays in the UV-C to UV-B range to protect precision instruments.
- **Size**: Can be provided up to 800mm in width and 2000mm in length. It helps reduce the glass lamination process, contributing to improved productivity.
- **Thin and Lightweight**: The minimum thickness is 30µm. Even at a thickness of 100µm, it is lightweight at approximately 246g per square meter, contributing to the overall weight reduction of equipment.
*UV shielding performance varies depending on the glass thickness.
### Origin of the Name
'Starveil™' is a coined word combining 'Star,' which shines in space, and 'Veil,' which means something that covers or protects. It expresses the role of protecting equipment in space.
*Nippon Electric Glass has a pending trademark application for 'Starveil™'.
### Exhibition at Space Tech Expo USA 2026
NEG will exhibit at 'Space Tech Expo USA 2026', to be held in the United States in June 2026. The company will showcase actual Starveil™ products at its booth.
- Event Name: Space Tech Expo USA 2026
- Dates: June 3 (Wed) - 4 (Thu), 2026
- Venue: Anaheim, California, USA
- Booth No.: 163
- Event Website: https://www.spacetechexpo.com/
FAQ
In what environment is Starveil™ used?
It is intended for use in harsh space environments, such as on solar cells for satellites.
What UV range does it shield?
It efficiently blocks ultraviolet rays in the UV-C to UV-B range.
What is the maximum size available?
It can be provided in sizes up to 800mm in width and 2000mm in length.