Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd (NEG) is a producer and distributor of specialty glass products. Its main products include glass for flat panel displays (FPD), glass for liquid crystal displays (LCD), glass for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, and various types of glass fiber. NEG serves various industries, including electronics, information technology, automotive, energy, home appliances, infrastructure, medical care, and construction.

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NEG seeks to accelerate product development and commercialization by implementing a coordinated system for developing materials, processes, and products. The company focuses on using research and development (R&D) to drive future business creation, particularly in the fields of energy, medical care, environment, and food. The R&D and manufacturing departments collaborate closely to develop high-performance glass products that meet contemporary needs. The company also leverages computational science, including ICT and AI-driven data analysis, and pursues partnerships with universities, research institutes, and companies to strengthen development. The R&D units of the company include the Fundamental Technology Division, the Research & Development Group, and the Process Development & Engineering Group. The Fundamental Technology Division engages in glass-related basic research, such as glass structural analysis and high-temperature melting. The Research & Development Group and Process Development & Engineering Group focus on designing, developing, and evaluating material and process characteristics based on a scientific approach. These units collaborate to capitalize on the characteristics of glass and develop products with higher functionality. In FY2024, the company acquired 3,959 patents of which 1,839 patents were acquired in Japan and 2,120 patents outside Japan. The company is also pursuing the appropriate acquisition or protection of intellectual property rights for development results in glass materials, manufacturing methods, and products. In FY2024, the company spent JPY7,881 million on R&D activities, which stood 3.9% of the revenue.