To fully realize the potential of the IT revolution, new technological breakthroughs are imperative in order to overcome the limitations of conventional technologies especially for industries in optics and telecommunications,
and in electronic materials and devices. Access to the information is also advancing to new levels of convenience provided by flat display technologies. LCDs (liquid crystal displays) and PDPs (plasma display panels) are at the stage of demonstrating high performance by achieving larger screens with higher resolutions. In the field of energy and the environment, new clean energy technologies that will reduce power requirements and conserve the Earth's resources are expected to emerge.At Asahi Glass, R & D is actively aimed to keep us at the leading-edge of technology innovation in these and other wide-ranging industrial fields.