DTS, Inc. announced that it has entered into a partnership with LG Electronics, Inc. to integrate DTS digital surround audio decoding technology into its digital televisions, initially in Korea as well as its set-top DMP units in Europe and Australia.
Various published sources report that Panasonic has placed orders for Blu-ray Disc (BD) players from contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn Electronics).
M2 Engineering AB announced that it is transferring its optical disc activities to M2-ODA International Ltd., which will exclusively market, sell and support M2 equipment and spare parts. The transfer will be finalized and executed before April 1, 2010.
SENSIO Technologies Inc. announced that Sigma Designs has selected the SENSIO 3D format decoder for integration into its next generation of media processors.
In-Stat announced that the transition from DVD to Blu-ray Disc (BD) players and recorders is creating a substantial opportunity for Blu-ray semiconductor companies. Blu-ray player semiconductor content overtook DVD player semi content for the first time in 2009, and is projected to account for nearly three quarters of the combined Blu-ray/DVD player semiconductor revenues by …
MarketPublishers announced that Merchant Research & Consulting’s new “Polycarbonate: 2010 World Market Outlook and Forecast” report is now available.
Bio-Tec Environmental LLC announced the release of its EcoPure biodegradable additive for polycarbonate plastic applications requiring totally transparent materials. According to the statement, in preliminary testing, EcoPure-treated polycarbonate passes visual and optical specifications for eyewear and DVD applications. Bio-Tec has begun production of the EcoPure PC grade of its biodegradable additive.
Pixelligent Technologies, LLC, and Brewer Science, Inc., announced that they have been awarded an $8.2 million project through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Technology Innovation Program (TIP). According to the statement, Pixelligent, a developer of nanocomposites for electronics and military applications, and Brewer Science, a specialty chemical company, have partnered to create …
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Dow Europe GmbH and Targray Technology International, Inc. announced that they have signed an agreement appointing Targray as the exclusive distributor for Dow’s optical media grade polycarbonate in Europe, India, Middle East and Africa.
Wolfson Microelectronics announced the introduction of its WM8595, a multi-channel audio codec, designed to offer a complete high performance audio solution in an ultra thin package for consumer products, including high definition digital televisions, DVD recorders and Blu-ray Disc players.
NXP Semiconductors announced that Panasonic has selected NXP’s DVB-T silicon tuners for terrestrial broadcasting reception in its high-end Blu-ray disc recorders.