Clientron Corp., a world-leading manufacturer of thin client and embedded systems, will proudly present and demonstrate its newly launched products including zero/thin client solutions for cloud computing and POS solutions for retail and hospitality markets during Computex Taipei 2013.With the benefits of green technology, innovative design and reliable quality, Clientron is going to introduce its entire thin/zero client product lines including zero client PCoIP (PC-over-IP), Userful Multiplatform and Microsoft RemoteFX solutions; as well as providing various choices with ARM-based and X86-based platform from entry to high-end level. Furthermore, Clientron will also highlight zero client solutions with lower power consumption and total cost of ownership (TCO); and also unveil the new L series thin clients with dual-core CPU, DDR3 memory and dual DVI display ports.In addition, Clientron will showcase its full POS product line and debut its new POS solutions including all-in-one POS terminal Evo570 with 17" touch display, bezel-free flat panel and aluminum housing design; and the new all-in-one 15" POS Terminal - Mia550 with innovative and cost-efficient construction design for the most demanding retails and hospitality industry.For more details of Clientron's products, please visit Clientron at TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall, Booth M1236, Computex Taipei 2013.More product information can be found at Clientron's web site: http://www.clientron.com/Clientron will exhibit its latest Zero/Thin Client and POS solutions at Computex Taipei 2013

EverFocus, one of the leading security solution manufacturers, is pleased to announce their new partnership with DIGIEVER. For almost 20 years, EverFocus has been a leading integrated security solution manufacturer of CCTV cameras, DVRs, HDcctv, IP surveillance solutions, access control systems, as well as surveillance and access control peripherals. With DIGIEVER DIGISTOR NVR series' support, EverFocus' network cameras can now satisfy various surveillance scenarios requests, and users can easily adapt the operation under more circumstances.Established in 1995, EverFocus has been working diligently in the security business for almost 20 years now, with branches in the US, Germany, UK, Japan, India and China, EverFocus provides rapid response with optimal solutions to meet customers' satisfaction. The skilled R&D team works diligently to bring safety to our life through innovative ideas and advanced technology."We are pleased to gain an innovative partner in DIGIEVER. This corroboration helps us to provide robust and powerful solutions for a wide range of applications. DIGIEVER's platform is able to maximize benefits of the full lineup of EverFocus cameras, and allows us to bring value to an even wider customer base." said Joe Jen, Manager at EverFocus. The integration of EverFocus and EIGIEVER is exciting, as it is the first cooperation for both parties. It will bring better service and more satisfied solution for more customers."We are excited by the integration between DIGIEVER and EverFocus, as the integration has been smooth and successful. The integration with EverFocus provides users of both parties with solid surveillance bundle solution" said Allen Tseng, product manager of DIGIEVER Corporation. "As the most reliable and ideal provider of Linux-based standalone NVR solution, DIGIEVER keeps working on expanding the compatibility of IP cameras from reputed global brands and continues to support IP camera partners. DIGIEVER devotes to giving users experience of more efficient network surveillance solutions."EverFocus works closely with third party technology partners to satisfy customers' needs in vertical markets such as mobile, city surveillance and banking solutions.About DIGIEVERDIGIEVER is a leading company dedicated to integrating IP video surveillance solutions and providing world-class network video recorder (NVR). Formed with a group of experts who have rich experience in research and development in networking products, DIGIEVER, focuses on providing leading-edge surveillance solutions not only in software applications, also in hardware design and devoting to optimize users' experience. For more information about DIGIEVER, please visit the official website at http://www.digiever.com/.About EverFocus Electronics CorporationEverFocus Electronics Corporation is a leading integrated security solution manufacturer. Our lineup includes of CCTV cameras, DVRs, HDcctv, IP surveillance solutions, access control systems, as well as surveillance and access control peripherals. EverFocus has offices globally, including the U.S.A, Germany, China, Japan, India, Taiwan and UK. For more information, please visit http://www.everfocus.com/

The TPC-1840WP and 2140WP are 18" and 21" widescreen multitouch panel PCs, specifically designed to provide easier operation and boost productivity in manufacturing control environments, building automation and other HMI applications.These iF Award winning devices, have been honored with the award, not only for their appearance but their commitment to being extremely intuitive to use. With their two pale blue soft-keys that, when lightly touched, give users quick and easy access to the information they need, the TPC-1840WP and 2140WP allowing the convenient viewing of information. To further aid this, both models feature widescreens with a ratio of 16:9, providing 40% more screen area than 4:3 displays. Furthermore, with the addition of multitouch capabilities they provide even greater control and viewing of the information shown in Advantech's SUSIAccess and WebAccess management software.All of this is made possible with the inclusion of an AMD dual-core processor with independent graphical processing unit which provides support for Windows 8 and DirectX11 so it can handle more complicated and detailed graphics.The TPC-1840WP is available now and the TPC-2140 WP will be available at the end of May.TPC-1840WP

The security surveillance has risen in importance since the September 11 attack. For example, the security surveillance has been applied to traffic control to homeland security in vehicles.Now, the demand for high resolution and intelligent video analytics are growing; the design of the products is shifted from general-purpose towards specialization for vertical applications; IP surveillance is emerging as mainstream and gradually replacing traditional analog CCTV and DVR systems.IP surveillance is becoming mainstream because it surpasses CCTV and DVR systems in many ways. NEXCOM General Manager of Intelligent Digital Security Business Unit, Steve Yang, explains that by digitizing analog signals, IP surveillance can achieve higher resolutions and perform intelligent video analytics, and by integrating network structure, IP surveillance allows monitoring and data storage across multiple locations as well as centralized management of thousands of IP cameras. Yang also highlighted that to seize opportunities and succeed in the vehicle surveillance industry it is essential to address the aspects of video capture, transmission, recording, monitoring, system integration and centralized management.A Thoughtful Capture of High-Res Video is Key to Fast-Changing Vehicle EnvironmentsImage clarity is the primary criterion for video capture. Therefore, IP cameras need to support high resolutions and high frame rates with visual enhancement technologies including image stabilization and Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) in order to deliver clear and smooth images to assist the process of video analytics. As technology advances, various IP cameras are supporting single-digit or even double-digit megapixel resolutions, well exceeding the sub-megapixel range (0.38 to 0.4) provided by traditional analog cameras, making IP cameras the ideal choice for surveillance.The variable nature of vehicle environments also poses several challenges for video capture. For example, if a vehicle is moving at a fast speed and captured at a low frame rate, the on-screen motion will appear choppy. "In vehicle surveillance applications, 60 FPS is recommended over 30 FPS for smooth playback," Yang states. Another challenge that IP cameras need to overcome is camera shake caused by vehicle movements. To reduce camera shake, IP cameras require intelligent analysis that uses image stabilizing algorithms to detect and reduce horizontal and vertical movements.In addition, as the vehicle's exterior and interior are exposed to high and low lighting levels, some areas within the camera's field of view may be too bright or dark for optimum viewing. Cameras supporting WDR can resolve this issue. "Using a combination of long and short exposures, WDR reduces the brightness of the background to ensure that the subject in front is clear, while balancing excessively dark and low areas to an optimal contrast ratio. Compared to DWDR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range), WDR produces sharper, clearer images," Yang explains.Digital Network Helps Piece Together a Complete Vehicle Surveillance SolutionWhen it comes to transmission, recording and monitoring, vehicle surveillance requires high mobility to adapt to its application environment. Traditional analog systems rely on coaxial cables to transmit camera footage to DVR systems for recording. However, as the transmission distance is limited by the length of the coaxial cables, the footage can only be monitored and recorded from a single location. IP surveillance, on the other hand, uses Internet Protocol (IP) to transmit video stream over the "boundless" internet, allowing for remote backup and real-time view of video across multiple areas.Furthermore, vehicle surveillance can incorporate Wi-Fi access point to reduce cabling and simplify system setup, or integrate in-vehicle computers to collect vehicle information and capture surveillance footage. The data are then uploaded to the backend central management system (CMS) to give the security personnel a clear, real-time view of the monitored area and detailed information about the vehicle, allowing them to gain a better control of the situation at hand.In terms of surveillance management, traditional analog-based systems rely on DVR to digitize and compress analog footage before it can be used for video analytics, not only does this place stress on the DVR system and cause a delay in video, but also a delay in the alarm system or other reactive security measures. In contrast, IP cameras are equipped with built-in video analytics to assist the system in identifying abnormal events, offloading workload from the backend system to ensure more timely alarm notification and faster video retrieval.The need of vehicle surveillance is prevalent in various transportations. Yang points out that public transits such as buses, trains and school buses can use vehicle surveillance to monitor entering and exiting passengers, activities in the vehicle and blind spots in the side-view mirrors to prevent graffiti, harassment and theft, improving passenger transport safety. In addition, the speed and route of vehicles can be closely monitored and recorded to detect and prevent improper driving behavior. In law enforcement, vehicle surveillance can monitor the police enforcement process, or use video recordings as evidence for prosecutors to press charges. Moreover, in the event of police-citizen disputes, the recordings can be used to recall the actual scene, providing concrete evidence to justify conflicts.With a long established experience in all types of vehicle environment, NEXCOM offers a comprehensive solution including IP cameras, video recording systems, GPS and industrial grade Wi-Fi access points, to meet all types of surveillance needs.About NEXCOM: Founded in 1992, NEXCOM has five business units which focus on vertical markets across industrial computer, in-vehicle computer, multimedia, network and communication, and intelligent digital security industries. NEXCOM serves its customers worldwide through its subsidiaries in seven major industrial countries. NEXCOM gains stronghold in vertical markets with its industry-leading products including the rugged fanless computer NISE series, the in-vehicle computer VTC series, the network and security appliance NSA series and the digital signage player NDiS series. http://www.nexcom.com/Vehicle surveillance can improve passenger safety, increase driver's awareness and prevent theft when used in public transit.

Advantech announced two Intel-based entry level network appliances with built in Intel QuickAssist hardware acceleration for equipment manufacturers supplying mainstream solutions to small and medium business.The FWA-3250 table top ODM Reference Platform utilizes processors starting with the single core Intel Celeron Processor 725C and ranging up to the latest Intel Xeon Processor E3-1105C to address a range of performance and price points. The FWA-3220 1U Network Appliance is a 19" rack mount network application platform that offers a greater range of scalable I/O capabilities than the FWA-3250 with one Advantech Network Mezzanine Card (NMC) slot and additional PCIe expansion capabilities. Both platforms are targeted at the entry level and mid-range appliance market, providing greater performance-per-watt and performance-per-$ efficiencies to equipment providers in areas such as Network Security, QoS and Network Optimization."To save significant design time and cost, equipment providers are moving to a single common platform which scales from table top appliances all the way up to multi-100G ATCA systems architectures," said Peter Marek, Senior Director x86 Solutions, Advantech Networks and Communications Group. "With these new platforms, our customers can target small and medium-sized businesses with more cost-effective solutions configured to meet the growing need for more consolidated workloads - using the same software frame work as on their high end and very high end platforms."The FWA-3250 is a reference platform that offers a range of processor choices starting from the single core Intel Celeron 725C, the dual-core Intel Pentium B915 and Intel Core i3-2115C and at the high-end, the Intel Xeon Processor E3-1105C. The Intel Communications Chipset DH8903 brings additional crypto acceleration and compression/decompression capabilities which offload the processor for control and data plane processing. Configurable up to 32GB of memory, the FWA-3250 also supports two 2.5" SATA drives and 1 USB flash disk. Networking capabilities include six 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet ports including 4 x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports with LAN-bypass. Two Gigabit Ethernet management ports, 2 USB ports, and RS232 console port and optional IPMI Lights Out Managementare supported as well.The FWA-3220 platform is a 19" rack mount network application platform featuring the same processor and memory options and with the same number of gigabit Ethernet ports as the entry level FWA-3250 but targeted at applications requiring more scalable network connectivity. The platform comes with one Advantech Network Mezzanine Card (NMC) slot with Quad GbE SFP, Octal GbE RJ-45 and Dual 10 GbE SFP+ NMC options to choose from. Additional I/O flexibility comes from the full-height, half-length PCIe x4 expansion slot in the rear. Optimized for high reliability and serviceability, the platform includes hot swappable, field replaceable units (FRUs) such as redundant power supplies, fan modules and hard disks. Hard disks can be operated in a RAID 1 configuration using software raid or PCI Express card-based hardware raid. A graphic LCM module supports parameter entry as well as configuration and statistics display."Network Equipment Providers can now fully exploit the scalable performance benefits which IntelR architecture (IA) offers." continued Marek. "Advantech's platforms built on IA now cover the broadest range of performance, cost and power levels, providing developers with both a scalable product range and a dependable upgrade path. High-performance processors offer extra features, and platforms scale up from dual processor servers to bladed ATCA systems, while lower-performance parts allow greater cost-optimization in entry level appliances like those launched today. What's more, customers can tap into IA with the guarantee of proven software compatibility spanning multiple processor generations allowing them to commit to any of the platforms today with the assurance their software investment is securely future-proofed."Both platforms are part of Advantech's Customized COTS frameworkwhich combines the benefits of standard products with the advantages of custom design. Customized COTS is based on standard products that have been designed with later customizationinmind to enable distinct features and custom IP integration without the risk of expensive, time consuming full-custom ODM designs. It helps Network Equipment Providers accelerate the introduction of solutions where flexibility, scalability and performance per watt are equally important to delivering differentiation, protecting investments and lowering total cost of ownership.The new platforms will be demonstrated at the upcoming RSA Conference, February 25 - Feb 28 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA USA on booth #751. Full information about the new products is available here and at www.advantech.com/nc.

WD, a Western Digital company and world leader in storage and connected-life products, today announced it is shipping the world's first ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drives and solid state hybrid drives (SSHD), which are designed for integration into the slimmest devices and space-constrained computing environments. With 500 GB of storage capacity and models with high performance-enabling solid state hybrid drive technology, this slim product line helps to address the tradeoffs system designers often make between capacity, physical size and performance."With the launch of our new WD Blue 5 mm ultra slim hard drives and our WD Black SSHD products, currently shipping to OEMs, WD is delivering to our customers a variety of solutions that maximize storage capacity and volumetric efficiency, as well as performance and system responsiveness, for consumers," said Matt Rutledge, vice president of WD's client computing business unit. "Our engineering team took a clean-sheet approach with 5 mm to deliver an ultra-thin hard drive that enables a world of possibilities and applications for mobile computing and beyond."WD designed the new WD Blue and WD Black 5 mm drives to enable new levels of device portability. The new drives are aimed to increase internal storage capacity while enabling it to fit into smaller device slots. In addition, the slimmer and more portable the device, the more vulnerable the hard drive is to user-induced stress. To battle this, WD has designed key enablers to the 5 mm form factor:-Ultra-slim Form Factor: 5 mm height with compact connector offers system designers a greater degree of chassis design freedom. This ultra-slim form factor reduces weight by up to 36 percent compared with a standard 9.5 mm drive.-Best-in-class Acoustics and Shock: WD's best-in-class acoustics use technologies that reduce noise when the drive is active or idle. The WD Blue and WD Black 5 mm drives deliver unprecedented operation and non-operation shock specifications with 400 G and 1000G, respectively.-Edge Card Technology: WD designed the connector and board utilizing cell phone miniaturization technology to maximize the mechanical sway space in the hard drive and ensure shock performance.-Edge Card Connector: WD Blue 5 mm hard drives also feature the first application of a new small form factor SFF-8784 edge connector. This new connector receives power from and interfaces with the host I/O bus via the SATA interface connector SFF-8784.-StableTrac: The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking during read and write operations which enables consistently higher performance.-Dual Stage Actuator: Leading-edge enterprise dual stage actuators provide two actuators that improve positional accuracy over the data track(s). The primary actuator provides coarse displacement using conventional electromagnetic actuator principles. The secondary actuator uses piezoelectric motion to fine tune the head positioning to a higher degree of accuracy.Price and AvailabilityShipping today to select industrial distributors and OEM customers in 500 GB capacities, WD Blue 2.5-inch 5 mm hard drives, (model: WD5000MPCK) has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $89.00 USD. WD Blue 2.5-inch 5 mm hard drives are covered by a two-year limited warranty. WD Black SSHD versions are currently shipping to OEM's and integrators with both WD proprietary hybrid technology and industry standard SATA I/O technology.Ultra slim and standard comparison

ATeam Scientific successfully helped Nexcom meet PCI-e G3, SATA G3, 10GBaseT, USB 3.0 standards and develop world-class cloud-computing servers through its digital lab pre-compliance test capacity, technical consultation team and digital test instruments. Nexcom specializes in industrial computer design and manufacturing and offers leading-edge fanless computer and in-vehicle computer products in the global market.CTO of Nextom, James Chan stated, "We gain global customer recognition and support because of our world-class product quality. When we were evaluating partners for test and measurement instruments, we gave high marks to ATeam's digital lab and technical solutions team. Through ATeam's quality support throughout the whole process, we are confident about the test results and enhanced performance level of our products."CEO of Infinet Group, Paul Yang expressed, "With the rise of cloud-computing and high-speed mobile transmission in the market, there is a tremendous demand for high-speed data, voice and video transmission product testing. To catch this rapid growth trend, ATeam and its mother company - Infinet Group - has heavily invested in high-speed digital test solutions since 2012. We are glad to help Nexcom, a great company with enormous focus on the quality of its research and development, achieve its goal of providing high quality signal simulation performance, time to market, overall cost-performance ratio and delivering world-class electronic products to customers."About ATeamATeam Scientific delivers digital and wireless communications testing products and technical services. ATeam is also the Agilent Technology Partner in Taiwan. ATeam quality digital test solution team offers professional selling service and pre-compliance consultation service. On top of that, ATeam's sophisticated digital lab environment is well-equipped with state-of-the-art test instruments, including Agilent 25GHz oscilloscope, SAS/SATA analyzer, JBERT, USB 3.0/2.0 protocol analyzer, vector network analyzer, RF Impedance/Material analyzer, Infinet RF/microwave cable adapters, and Wilder high-performance digital test fixtures. More info on ATeam Scientific is available at : http://www.ateams.com.tw/About NexcomFounded in 1992 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, NEXCOM (www.nexcom.com) business includes Multi-Media Solutions, Mobile Computing Solutions, Industrial Computing Solutions, Intelligent Digital Security and Network and Communication Solutions. Operating seven subsidiaries, from China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, to the United Kingdom, NEXCOM well facilitates customers' requirements and closely work with global partners in different regions.

Fortrend Taiwan Scientific Corp. has developed its unique OGS technique, material and equipment ahead of others in the same business and obtained the affirmation from international manufacturers, striving for licensing and technology transfer.Fortrend shipped Turn Key to China first licensing partner. The equipment includes:- 2D coaxial optical CCD five-axis image auto registration system screen printing machine- Programmable, automatic nano and optical level, precision spray line- In line, programmable, nano and optical level, high temperature, continuous automatical sputtering machine- Computer controlled, Anti Splinter Film Lamination machine- Purse, high temperature Flexible Printed Circuit bonding machine- Programmable, high speed Automatic-Optical-Inspection(AOI) detection line- Programmable, self-propelled conveyor IR curing line- Programmable, self-propelled conveyor UV curing line- Metallurgical Microscope...etc.The cost of OGS production equipment, which is designed and developed by Fortrend, is one hundred and fifty million US dollars (approximately one seventh cost of a five-generation production line). The investment of factory equipment set-up expense is low yet the annual value of production can reach seven hundred and fifty million. Fortrend also provides prompt service, licenses its patent design and technology of equipment. The investors can substantially reduce the time for development and own the latest technology of touch with extremely short time. Moreover, the selling price of touch panel is the cost of other manufacturers, acceptance of market is high and the investors can reach the break-even point rapidly.What can Fortrend do for collaborative partners?1. The planning and set-up for the whole production line, from glass to TP finished products, as well as the hardware and software technology has been integrated.2. To transfer the technology, share key manufacture technology and material and patent licensing.3. Staff training, technique development, sales support and assisting collaborative partners to connect with international manufacturers.4. To establish R&D team and develop new products.Welcome to be the collaborative partners of Fortrend (http://www.touchpanelpro.com/)Fortrend shipped Turn Key to China first licensing partner

2013 Secutech, International Security Expo held from Apr. 24 -26, attracted over 520 manufacturers and professional visitors from 19 countries to Taiwan. EverFocus - an a&s 2012 Security Top 50 manufacturer - received 2013 Secutech Camera Excellence Awards with their EAN3300 - a 3 Megapixel IP Camera. With this award, the well-known CCTV manufacturer made a clear announcement to the world that they are ready for the IP battle, and once again proved their continuous hard work in IP producing is paid-off.Earlier this year, the EverFocus EPN4220 IP speed dome received this year's Taiwan Excellence Award. Winning another IP camera Excellence Award at Secutech shows that the expansion of their product line is continuing successfully. The award proved their R&D engineers have also developed an extensive expertise in IP products.During the contest, organized by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd., cameras of various brands were set up to monitor the color saturation and restoration, effective frame rate, camera shutter speed, and resolution performance. The contest also had an on-site live demo component, that not only served as a clear buyer's guide for IP Cameras but also a big encouragement for EverFocus and its business partners.The EverFocus EAN3300 is a box-type IP camera delivering 3 Megapixel image resolution. It features WDR functionality, which can provide clear images even under back light circumstances where intensity of illumination can vary excessively. H.264/M-JPEG multi-stream output is available for simultaneous live monitoring and high-resolution recording. The EAN3300 is designed for simple installation and supports all types of indoor mounting applications.The HD-SDI Demonstration was also a highlight of the Secutech. HD-SDI cameras and DVRs were installed to monitor banking activities in a simulated environment. EverFocus showed off their EPHD04 DVR and EQH5202, providing a total banking solution and achieved resounding success in this demonstration.The EverFocus EPHD04 DVR supports 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 resolution HDcctv cameras and offers real time HD recording and playback for all cameras at 1080p resolution. At the same time, all cameras are available for remote live display with reduced bandwidth. The built-in HDcctv DVR web server enables live display and playback of video footage without the use of specific software - a PC with web browser is all you require. Users can search video by date, time and event or filter by type of recording quickly and efficiently.EverFocus EQH 5202 is a 2.0 Megapixel full HDcctv day/night camera with progressive scan and WDR, automatic IR cut filter which has enhanced exposure control with WDR, BLC, HSBL, and DSS.EverFocus EAN3300 wins 2013 Secutech Camera Excellence Awards

Optimistic about Taiwan's display and IT industries, Merck has unveiled its New Business R&D and Application Lab in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The Lab will provide key materials and first-rate services for the development of OLED panels, LED lighting, 3D technology and flexible displays.Merck KGaA Executive Board member Bernd Reckmann noted that the company chose to build the lab in Taiwan because of Taiwan's leading position in the production of notebook computers, smartphones, LCD TVs, semiconductors, and touch panels, as well as its sound investment climate, outstanding human talent, and comprehensive industrial supply chains.Taoyuan County Magistrate Wu Chih-Yang, speaking at an event where the lab was unveiled, remarked that his county provides an excellent investment environment because of its various infrastructure and economic developments, such as the opening of the Wugu-Yangmei Overpass, the establishment of the free trade port and free trade demonstration zone, and the Taoyuan Aviation City project.Merck established an ITO sputtering line in Taiwan back in 1993 and the Liquid Crystal research center in 2005. Lin Chiun-Neng, director general of DoIT under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), noted that the new lab is expected to add further momentum to implement Taiwan's industrial development policies, helping industries turn their operations from "efficiency-driven" to "innovations-driven" ones.Providing real-time services and accelerating products' time to marketThe New Business R&D and Application Lab will enable Merck Display Technologies to offer timely, professional and innovative technology services to customers, said Merck's Taiwan Managing Director Dick Hsieh. The lab will provide immediate interaction with clients to understand their needs, resolve their problems, and directly engage in supplying needs for materials, Hsieh said. He stressed that speed is a very important factor behind the birth of new applications, and the new lab could help Merck's customersto shorten their new product development lead-time by as much as one to one and a half years.Merck showcased many products using its materials and technologies at the event. There was a 55-inch OLED TV with a thickness of only 0.4cm and priced NT$300,000 (US$10,000). When asked about OLED and Ultra HD TV (4K2K) pricing differences, Hsieh said that when ink-jet printing technology can be used to mass produce OLED panels, OLED will start to thrive in the market.Merck has already begun developing ink-jet printing for mass producing OLED TV panels in cooperation with Taiwan-based panel makers by providing materials. No timetable has been set yet for mass production to begin, depending on market trends. Hsieh pointed out that compared to vacuum evaporation, ink-jet printing has lower costs and is able to perform production more quickly, which would greatly cut costs for producing OLED panels. Merck is among the few companies that can supply OLED material for both vacuum evaporation and ink-jet printing processes to fulfill Taiwan-based panel makers' requirements.OLED enables a diversity of applicationsMeanwhile, Director of Marketing & Sales for Merck Liquid Crystals Business Unit John Lee said combining 4K2K and OLED technology will give OLED TVs an advantage in the market, and if the price lowers in the future, a wide penetration in the market will be possible. Lee also said OLED panels are ultra-thin, bendable, and have high color saturation and contrast, allowing them to enter market segments that LCD cannot enter.OLED is also being used in lighting applications due to its even light spread, high CRI, adjustable colors, and double-side lighting capabilities. OLED can be used for interior design purposes, such as ceiling lights, interactive mirrors and even digital wallpaper applications.According to research by Prof. Jou Jwo-Huei at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at National Tsing Hua University, when exposure to LED lighting reaches 13 minutes, people's melatonin secretion begins to reduce by approximately 50%. Jou added that if people use low-color-temperature lighting similar to candlelight, they would be able to ensure their secretion of melatonin would reach at least 80%. OLED is able to provide lighting environment that is most suitable for human to take a deep rest in the evening.New materials to realize Displaying Futures conceptWith 3D optical films and polarizer form a smart application of easy to clean window blinds that will become an alternative to conventional curtains.Merck also provides solid state lighting materials and high-efficiency phosphorus mixtures for LED products that provide customized color temperature and CRI solutions. These solutions enable high-quality light sources that opens up to a vast LED lighting application.To enable the development of future displays, Merck offers organic semiconductor materials that can be used for flexible plastic substrates when undergoing low-temperature production. They also provide low-cost printing solutions to realize large-size panels, and will allow electronics products to become thinner, lighter, flexible or even transparent in the future.Merck, as a material supplier, held its Displaying Futures symposium in Taiwan late last year, discussing with industry players, government officials as well as architects and designers to visualize future life style and how the technology industry can move ahead and prepare to meet user needs.Reckmann also said it is best to consider future demand before thinking of future panel applications. Using this concept, Merck aims to engage in discussions with industry players from various segments to push the uses and depth of technological applications, which will not only allow panel makers to find a new Blue Ocean, but also let people improve their quality of living.Merck New Business R&D and Application Lab inaugurates in Kuanyin, Taoyuan County.Managing Director of Merck in Taiwan Dick Hsieh (left) shows some of Merck's material applied in the latest technology to Taoyuan County Magistrate Wu Chih-Yang (right).Merck's new lab provides real-time services to assist customers in shorten their R&D process.