Expansion and Customization of the Glapola® Glass Polarizer Product Line
First written in FY2016. 8 of 15 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-09-25.
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- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「Expand glass polarizer production capacity. Additional production equipment will be installed at the head office plant in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture. Production capacity: based on the fiscal year ending March 2026 → 3x by the fiscal year ending March 2029」
For glass polarizers, the company newly specified a plan to install additional equipment at the head office plant and triple production capacity by the fiscal year ending March 2029, based on the fiscal year ending March 2026. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Polarizer sales decreased.」
For glass polarizers, sales decreased during the current interim consolidated accounting period. Tight supply and demand for Faraday rotators and a sharp decline in orders amid more active data-center investment were cited as background factors. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「To meet growing demand for our glass polarizers used in optical isolators for data centers, we plan to double production capacity and have already ordered the required manufacturing equipment.」
For glass polarizers, the company planned to double production capacity and ordered manufacturing equipment to meet demand for optical isolators accompanying the expansion of generative AI. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of glass polarizers increased, while sales of decorative vapor deposition on glass containers decreased.」
The company reported an increase in glass polarizer revenue during the current interim consolidated accounting period. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We successfully developed the heat-resistant and weather-resistant Glapola® glass polarizer and are producing and selling it.」
The company stated that Glapola® has progressed beyond successful development to production and sales. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We are expanding the lineup of polarization-related devices, including Glapola-Plus, particularly Glapola-PBS with a deposited polarization-separation film, Glapola-Milliono, a rotating polarization element with a cylindrical housing, and Glapola-Cube, a cube-type PBS with Glapola-PBS enclosed between right-angle prisms. We are also developing, prototyping, and selling products with various customized characteristics, sizes, and other specifications based on customers' diverse requirements.」
The company is expanding derivative products based on glass polarizers and advancing development, prototyping, and sales tailored to customer specifications.