The World's Most Thermally Efficient Glass — Delivered with Precision
Vacuum Insulated Glass is the highest-performing glazing technology available today — capable of U-values below 0.5 W m-2 K-1, thinner than conventional double glazing, and built to last decades. Mihana Tech exists to help manufacturers, developers and researchers bring this technology to market with confidence.
With more than 40 years of focused expertise in VIG design, thermal measurement and mechanical testing, we offer something rare: genuine scientific depth combined with hands-on engineering capability. We don't just advise — we measure, analyse and validate at a level of precision unmatched in the industry.
Who We Work With
Tell us where you are in your project and we'll point you to the right starting point:
Glazing Manufacturer
Product qualification, U-value validation, pillar design optimisation, standards compliance.
Architect / Developer
Performance specification, heritage retrofit assessment, facade thermal modelling.
Researcher / Institution
Independent measurement access, co-authorship, materials characterisation, custom test protocols.
Equipment Purchaser
Commission a GHP, vacuum, or plasma system designed and built to your specification.
Exploring VIG
Just starting out? Ask our AI assistant anything — thermal performance, coatings, standards, design.
Industry Partner
Long-term technical collaboration, joint R&D, process validation and technology transfer.
Engineering Calculators & AI Tools
⚙️ Run parametric sweeps — no spreadsheet required
Our VIG Assistant includes built-in engineering calculators for thermal performance, pillar geometry, thermal stress, and U-value optimisation. Run bulk parameter sweeps, overlay multiple design configurations on a single chart, and export results — all in your browser. Ideal for design optimisation and product qualification analysis.
What We Offer
Testing & Validation
World-leading thermal and mechanical measurement of VIG units and components. Our guarded hot plate system can resolve heat flow through a single sub-millimetre support pillar at milliwatt precision — a capability found nowhere else.
Design & Engineering Support
From pillar geometry and coating selection to edge seal design and vacuum integrity, we provide rigorous engineering input at every stage — helping you reach performance targets faster and with fewer costly iterations.
Industry Partnership
We work as a trusted technical partner to glazing manufacturers, façade developers and research organisations worldwide. Whether you need a one-off assessment or a long-term collaboration, we bring the same standard of rigour to every engagement.
🤝 Start a partnership conversation →Performance You Can Specify
Our VIG solutions span U-values from 1.0 down to 0.4 W m-2 K-1 and SHGC values from 0.2 to 0.7 — covering the full range of high-performance building envelope requirements. These products are suited to architectural façades, heritage retrofits, skylight systems and specialist applications including refrigerated display cabinets where thermal performance is critical and space is constrained.
VIG outperforms conventional double glazing at a fraction of the thickness, making it the logical choice wherever insulation performance, acoustic quality and slim profiles must coexist. Mihana Tech's expertise ensures your product is designed right, measured accurately and validated to international standards.
Vacuum Systems & Plasma Engineering
Beyond glass, Mihana Tech brings deep expertise in low-pressure vacuum system design, process engineering and plasma technology. Our team has decades of experience designing and validating vacuum environments for thin-film deposition, surface treatment, materials characterisation and specialised industrial processes. Whether you are developing a new plasma system, troubleshooting vacuum integrity, or seeking independent process validation, we provide the same standard of scientific rigour that defines our VIG work.
Vacuum System Design & Testing
From system specification and component selection to outgassing assessment and vacuum integrity validation, we support low-pressure systems at every stage of development and production.
Plasma Process Engineering
RF, DC and magnetron plasma system design, process validation and diagnostics. We bring hands-on experience across thin-film deposition, surface activation and plasma-assisted treatment processes.
Materials & Surface Analysis
XPS, RGA, ellipsometry, SEM and spectrophotometry — the analytical tools to characterise coatings, thin films and vacuum-processed materials at the depth your project demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG)?
VIG is a glazing unit that maintains a high vacuum between two glass panes, eliminating convective and conductive heat transfer across the gap. This gives U-values below 0.5 W m-2 K-1 — far superior to conventional double or triple glazing — at a fraction of the thickness.
What U-value can VIG achieve?
With the right low-emissivity coating and support pillar configuration, VIG can achieve U-values below 0.4 W m-2 K-1. Use our online calculator to model your specific configuration, or ask the VIG Assistant directly.
Can I run thermal performance calculations online?
Yes. The VIG Assistant includes built-in calculators for U-value, thermal stress, pillar geometry and parameter sweeps — all free to use in your browser. For bulk or batch analysis suited to design optimisation and product qualification, use the ⚙ Calculate function inside the assistant.
What vacuum and plasma testing services does Mihana Tech offer?
We offer outgassing assessment, residual gas analysis (RGA), vacuum integrity testing, plasma process validation, thin-film diagnostics and surface characterisation using XPS, ellipsometry and SEM — among other capabilities. See our Facilities page for the full list, or our Products page for individual instrument details.
Can Mihana Tech help with vacuum system design or equipment purchasing?
Yes. We provide engineering support for low-pressure vacuum systems and design and build systems to client specification. Get in touch to discuss your requirements directly.
Where is Mihana Tech located?
We are based in Australia and work with clients globally across glazing, research, industrial and advanced materials sectors.
Ready to Work Together?
If you are developing a VIG product, seeking independent performance validation, or exploring what vacuum glazing could do for your application, we would like to hear from you. Our team is available for direct technical discussion — no lengthy procurement process, just focused expertise applied to your problem.