AGC Earns Two CES Innovation Awards 2027 Selections
- The Glass Noise Cancellation module received Best of Innovation in the Travel & Tourism category.
- Tests recorded noise reduction of up to approximately 10 dB, equivalent to about half the perceived loudness.
- AGC’s transparent 5G glass antenna is installed in the Supreme Class of the N700S Tokaido Shinkansen.
- AGC says this is the first installation of the technology on a railway vehicle, based on research as of October 2026.
CES awards
AGC’s Glass Noise Cancellation (GNC) Module received Best of Innovation in the Travel & Tourism category of the CES Innovation Awards 2027. Its Transparent 5G Glass Antenna for High-Speed Rail was named an Honoree. The program received nearly 4,000 submissions across 37 categories.
Noise-cancelling glass
The GNC Module detects external noise with sensors and uses small actuators integrated into the glass to generate vibrations that cancel it. Demonstration testing recorded noise reduction of up to approximately 10 dB, equivalent to reducing perceived loudness by about half. AGC is pursuing real-world testing and partner collaborations, with potential applications including hotels, aircraft cabins and railway cabins.
5G antenna for rail
The transparent antenna is installed in the windows of the Supreme Class on the N700S Tokaido Shinkansen, supporting its Wi-Fi service. Integrating the antenna into the glass reduces signal loss as radio waves enter the train and supports communication with onboard Wi-Fi routers. Fine mesh conductors preserve visibility, while the design avoids an external protruding antenna. AGC says this is the first installation of the technology on a railway vehicle, based on its research as of October 2026. The company aims to extend the technology to automobiles and other mobility applications.
Source: AGC