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# Designed for Impossible: I.S.T Showcases Space-Proven Polyimide Technologies at SATShow Week 2026
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WASHINGTON, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — I.S.T Corporation will showcase its advanced polyimide material portfolio at SATShow Week 2026 (March 24–26, Walter E. Washington Convention Center), featuring **TORMED®**, a transparent polyimide film validated in low Earth orbit (LEO), and **IMIDETEX®**, a next-generation composite material engineered for extreme environments.
**TORMED®** has successfully completed one year of exposure testing in low Earth orbit aboard the International Space Station (ISS), conducted by the Austrian Academy of Sciences. In parallel, the material has been designed into commercial satellite solar cell programs, transitioning from orbital validation to operational deployment.
**TORMED®: Transparent Polyimide Film for Space Applications**
**TORMED®**, I.S.T’s core exhibit, is developed using the company’s proprietary polyimide synthesis technology. Designed to withstand the harsh conditions of space, **TORMED®** offers a rare combination of:
- High optical transparency
- Radiation and UV resistance
- Ultra-low outgassing
- Low dielectric constant
- Excellent thermal cycling resistance
- Mechanical flexibility
These characteristics enable both durability and design flexibility in the next-generation spacecraft.
**Unlocking New Satellite Architectures**
At SATShow Week 2026, I.S.T highlights key applications where **TORMED®** expands what is possible in satellite design:
**1. Solar Panel Coverlays**
**TORMED®** films maximize power generation while extending operational life by UV-coated variants, provide superior transparency, UV durability, lightweight performance, and flexibility.
**2. Optical Solar Reflectors (OSR)**
With unfading transparency and strong adhesion, **TORMED®** delivers long-term optical stability for thermal control surfaces on satellite bodies.
**3. Flexible Transparent Antennas**
Leveraging its high-temperature resistance, **TORMED®** enables the integration of flexible transparent antennas directly onto solar panels and satellite structures. This allows functionality to be embedded into surfaces without compromising performance.
**IMIDETEX®: Precision Control Beyond Conventional Composites**
Alongside **TORMED®**, I.S.T will present **IMIDETEX®**, an advanced polyimide-based composite material that enables new levels of structural precision and performance.
Visitors will also experience how **IMIDETEX®** composite materials offer:
- High dimensional stability
- Precise thermal expansion control
- Excellent vibration damping
- Flexible integration into advanced composite designs
Key features of **IMIDETEX®** include:
- Lower density than carbon fiber for lighter, more efficient structures
- Negative CTE for precise thermal dimensional stability
- Superior RF transparency compared with glass fiber
- Excellent vibration damping for dynamic environments
- High impact resistance for enhanced durability
**Expanding the Design Space for Space**
By combining optical performance, structural control, and environmental resilience, **TORMED®** and **IMIDETEX®** enable satellite engineers to move beyond traditional trade-offs and integrate more capability into less mass with greater reliability.
**Visit I.S.T Corporation at SATShow Week 2026**
At **Booth 2637,** join us from **March 24 to 26, 2026**, at **Walter E. Washington Convention Center** for immersive presentations of **TORMED®** and **IMIDETEX®** ground-breaking technologies.
**Media inquiry:** I.S.T Corporation Business Development Team
+81 077 543 2211
Mail to: [tormedfilms@istcorp.jp](mailto:tormedfilms@istcorp.jp?subject=Tormed%20Inquiry)
**About Industrial Summit Technology Corp.**
Founded in 1983 in Shiga, Japan, I.S.T established its U.S. corporation, Industrial Summit Technology Corp., in 2000 in Parlin, New Jersey (in the DuPont site). Through the acquisition of the Pyre-ML and SKYBOND businesses, I.S.T has expanded its operations into R&D, manufacturing, and selling polyimide products for a wide range of industries. I.S.T continues to create new value through advanced technological development and provides innovative solutions to the global market.
More About I.S.T:
More About **TORMED®**:
[https://www.istcorp.jp/en/industrial\_material/tormed/](https://www.istcorp.jp/en/industrial_material/tormed/)
More About **IMIDETEX®️**:
[Source link ](http://www.prnasia.com/story/archive/4915436_CN15436_0?rand=89749)
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