Takara Standard Brings Durable Enamel Tech to Space by 2030

Japanese manufacturer Takara Standard is taking its expertise beyond Earth. Known for durable kitchen and bathroom fixtures, the company has launched the Space Project to enter the growing space industry. Its goal is to adapt its enamel technology for use in orbit by 2030. Takara's enamel has long been valued for its strength under extreme conditions. Now, the firm wants to apply this resilience to space-based materials. One key focus is using regolith—moon or asteroid soil—as a replacement for glass frit in enamel production.

The company is also testing solar heat as an alternative to traditional high-temperature furnaces. If successful, this method could make enamel production more efficient in space. Commercial applications for these innovations are expected by the 2035 fiscal year.

Japan itself has ambitious space industry targets. The nation aims to double its share of the global space market by the early 2030s. Takara's project aligns with this broader push to expand Japan's presence in the sector. Takara's move into space technology marks a shift from household products to advanced materials. By 2030, the company plans to have functional enamel applications ready for orbital use. If successful, these developments could support Japan's wider goals in the expanding space economy.