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Metal Mesh Transparent Conductors Projected to Become a $560 million (USD) Market in 2020

The market for metal mesh transparent conductors will surge from $55 million in 2015 to $280 million in 2018, continuing to $1 billion by 2022, thanks the continued proliferation of touchscreen technologies but also a number of smaller markets that emphasize large-size panels where meshes’ advantages can be exploited, according to a new report from … Read more

Gameface’s HMD Uses Samsung OLED

Gameface Labs, which is developing an untethered gaming VR headset, has provided an update on its progress. The Gameface EP1 uses an AMOLED display from Samsung, with 2560 x 1440 resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate and 100° FoV – likely the same display used in the Galaxy S6. The device also uses Nvidia’s Tegra K1. … Read more

Plura’s 7″ Monitor Exceeds 1,000 cd/m²

A 7″ model is being added to Plura Broadcast’s range of bright, portable monitors. These displays are designed for use both indoors and outside, in sunlight. Plura says that even under bright light, they reproduce accurate colours following Rec.709, SMPTE-C and EBU-3320 standards. Brightness varies between 100 cd/m² and 1,300 cd/m²; users can quickly set … Read more

New Structures Diffuse Electrons to Enable Organic Lasers

OLED-based laser diodes may be within reach soon, thanks to work by a team of American and Japanese researchers. They have found that OLEDs made with finely-patterened structures can produce bright, low-power light sources: a key step in the process. In the past, organic lasers have been hindered because organic materials tend to operate inefficiently … Read more

TCL Multimedia Result 05/03/2015

TCL Multimedia has announced its full year results, reporting a net profit for the year of HK$234 million ($30.2 million), which included a one-off gain of HK$159 million ($20.5 million) recorded from the closure of certain subsidiaries. Turnover for the year was HK$33.5 billion ($4.3 billion), down 15.1% year on year. Sales volume of LCD … Read more

Multiple Ports Distinguish Plug-In’s Panel PC

Plug-In Electronic GmbH is now offering a new fanless 21.5″ panel PC called the MTC-2021. Designed for industrial systems, the display supports 10-point multitouch, can be operated while wearing gloves and is rated at 7H hardness. IP65 protection means that the front of the PC is protected against water, dust and dirt. The unit can … Read more

Tender Complete for New Turkish Airport

Germany’s Gebr. Heinemann and Unifree Dutyfree have won the tender to provide ‘International Airside Retail’ concessions at Istanbul’s new airport, due to open in 2018. Digitisation is likely to play a major role in the design. Analyst Comment There is a huge boom in airport building in the area from Turkey down to the UAE … Read more

Samsung Germany Names Business Director

Leif Erik Lindner Samsung Germany

Samsung Electronics in Germany has named Leif-Erik Lindner as business director for its TV and audio business in the country. Lindner, who took up his new position at the beginning of the year, has been with Samsung since 2008 in various sales leadership roles. Prior to joining Samsung, he held various management positions with Sony.