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Digital Projection Satellite MLS Powers World-Leading Visualisation Hub

November 30, 2021 by Artem Alekseenko

World-leading visualisation hub Curtin University HIVE, whose facilities have supported pioneering research in space exploration, health sciences, education and engineering, recently celebrated another milestone: the world’s first installation of Digital Projection’s cutting-edge new Satellite Modular Laser System (MLS) projectors. The HIVE (Hub for Immersive Visualisation and eResearch) at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia, is … Read more

Seamless Tiled Displays – A Bit of a Challenge

December 21, 2022November 30, 2021 by Bob Raikes

I think it’s one of those synchronicity moments. A few days ago, I put a note in my reminder box to follow up on a company that is working on joining LTPS substrates together in a seamless way. Today, The Elec reports that Samsung is looking to get supplies LTPS backplanes for microlEDs. Tiling displays … Read more

Ceres Holographics and Covestro Deepen Long-established Partnership To Accelerate Commercialization of Holographic-Enabled Display Solutions at New Ceres Facility

November 30, 2021 by Artem Alekseenko

At the opening of its new digital mastering and replication facility, Ceres Holographics and Covestro confirmed that the two companies have deepened their collaboration around Ceres’ HoloFlekt® films for automotive display solutions. Ceres-finished HoloFlekt films are used in breakthrough holographic optical element (HOE)-enabled display solutions across automotive and other markets such as aviation, and public … Read more

Meeting Room Entry Gets Serious Upgrade With Transparent OLED Sliding Doors

November 30, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say A hat-tip to Sixteen-Nine.net for spotting an intriguing use for transparent OLEDs – sliding doors installed in Dubai and developed by Assa Abloy. You can see a video of the installation of the doors on the LinkedIn page of the firm’s sales manager. There is another image in an article here. What … Read more

Making the Metaverse: Hardware Hurdles, Discussed by IDTechEx

November 30, 2021 by Artem Alekseenko

Are you fed up with Zoom? Do you want online interactions to feel more… interactive? The metaverse promises a step-change in how society communicates but, without the hardware technology, will ultimately remain a pipe dream. We will still be able to interact with the metaverse through our phones and laptops, but these will become legacy … Read more

Q3’21 Was a Record Quarter for Foldable Smartphones, Samsung Enjoys a 93% Share per DSCC Report

November 30, 2021 by Artem Alekseenko

Q3’21 was a record quarter for foldable smartphone shipments as expected, given the successful launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 as revealed in DSCC’s latest Quarterly Foldable/Rollable Display Shipment and Technology Report. How strong was it? “Q3’21 foldable smartphone shipments were larger than the previous four quarters combined and … Read more

Samsung Requests AUO to Develop 12.7-inch TFT for MicroLED

December 21, 2022November 30, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say There was a very interesting article in The Elec today that highlighted Samsung’s plans to try to use 12.7″ LTPS modules from AUO for its 89″, 101″ and 114″ microLED TVs which would need 49, 64 and 81 modules, respectively. It estimates the cost of such modules as $70 to $80 each … Read more

E Walk Retail Complex Unveils NYC LED Spectacular

November 29, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say The Daily Dooh has reported on a new installation in New York that is said to to be the largest in the city outside the Times Square district on the E Walk Retail complex. The dual display covers 7,500 sq ft (697 m²) and was provided by SNA Displays who provided 49 … Read more

Sony Integrates More HD+

December 21, 2022November 29, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Sony has added support for the HD+ service in Germany following a deal with the German TV platform earlier this year. The support will be on all XR 8K LED, 4K OLED and 4K LED TV models released this year. There are 26 HD channels and three UltraHD channels. As before, there … Read more

Samsung ranks No. 1 in US high-end projector market

November 29, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say The Korea Herald reported that, based on data from NPD, Samsung has reached the top market share of 27.8% of the US high end projection market for the period from January to October. The UST laser-based (not laser phosphor) projectors in Samsung’s Premiere range were the successful models and the report said … Read more

Apple Wins US Lenticular Display Patent

November 29, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say Patently Apple reported that the USPTO has awarded a patent to the Cupertino company that allows the use of a display with lenticular lenses to show different content to different users. The patent suggests that the different content might include a censored version of a show to a younger viewer. What We … Read more

VR/AR Technopark Established in India

November 29, 2021 by Bob Raikes

What They Say The VR/AR Association reported that a Techno Park has been set up in Hyderabad in India by Cymax Infotainment Pvt Ltd. Cymax is developing VR content and tools for VR production as well as virtual sets for content production. The firm also has an interest in VR for architecture, real estate and … Read more