Makuhari Messe, Japan (FPD International 2010) - November 10, 2010 - E Ink Holding (EIH), the leader in electronic paper display technology, today announced the release of its next generation display technology, E Ink Triton. Triton enables color e-paper solutions, enhancing the visual experience for e-publishing markets."E Ink Triton marks a major milestone in the e-book revolution," said Hanvon's chairman Liu Yingjian. "E Ink has the right technology, manufacturing capability, and know-how to transition Hanvon's product vision into reality. With E Ink Triton technology, Hanvon is enabled to release the world's first color e-book reader today.""E Ink Triton is a response to market need for a color e-paper display that mimics the printed paper experience," said Scott Liu, chairman of E Ink Holding. "Triton will compliment our monochrome product line to enable new markets.""Color e-paper will enable richer content in e-books, as well as enabling a broader array of other reading devices, for content such as magazines, newspapers, and educational materials" according to Paul Semenza, senior VP of DisplaySearch. "We foresee market demand for e-paper displays in these applications reaching US$5 billion by 2016.Enhanced with colorFor image-rich information applications showing charts, graphs, maps, photos, comics and advertising, color displays made with Triton Imaging Film enable ultra low power and high mobility devices with a paper-like experience. In addition to 16 levels of grayscale, Triton is capable of displaying thousands of color. And just like E Ink's grayscale e-paper products, Triton's crisp text and detailed color graphics are fully viewable in direct sunlight.Faster performanceDisplays made with Triton, as well as the recently launched Pearl, can perform up to 20% faster than those made with previous generation of E Ink Imaging Film. Whether turning a page, selecting a menu, taking notes, or viewing simple animations, Triton's update performance will satisfy today's user-interface product needs. This expands the e-paper experience and display more dynamic content for signage or advertising.Proven TechnologyThe E Ink Triton design leverages the patented two pigment capsule platform found in millions of E Ink enabled e-books. This technology offers unparalleled image stability; pictures and text can be maintained on the screen even when the power is turned off. With this proven bi-stable technology, devices using E Ink Imaging Film have demonstrated both long life and high reliability, leading to the development of a whole new class of consumer products over the past few years.

AU Optronics Corp ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) has announced that it will present its latest display technologies at FPD International 2010 in Japan from November 10-12. The exhibits will include the world's largest 71" 21:9 Cinema Scope HD (CSHD) 3D TV LCD panel, a 32" in-cell multi-point and multi-color optical touch panel for e-board applications, flexible oxide TFT E-paper, a dual-side display that uses ultra-low levels of energy and saves power by 99.8%, a 3D AMOLED TV panel, and stylishly flat OLED lights. The innovative designs and breakthroughs to be demonstrated are stereoscopic, fascinating, trendy and fun with a wide range of applications for personal life, home theaters and commercial spaces. Paul Peng, AUO's executive vice president, will deliver a speech titled "Opportunities for the Taiwan TFT-LCD Industry" on the morning of November 11 (Thursday) at the special seminar.The theme of this year's show is "innovative technologies." Consumers are encouraged to practice low-carbon lifestyles while enjoying a totally new audio-visual experience. The exhibition area is divided into six sections: 1) 3D Display Technologies and Applications; 2) Advanced TV Display Technologies; 3) Multi-touch Display Technologies; 4) Green and Energy-saving Electronic Displays; 5) Advanced Mobile Display Technologies; and 6) New Technological Applications with E-paper, E-tags, AMOLED and flat OLED lighting.3D Display Technologies and Applications - The World's Largest CSHD TV LCD PanelIn response to the rapid growth of the 3D content market, AUO has developed numerous advanced 3D display technologies, including: the world's largest 71" 21:9 CSHD 3D TV LCD panel; a 65" QFHD 4K2K lenticular lens 3D panel; a 65" pattern retarder 3D LCD TV panel with video game applications; deadzone-free 15.6" notebook panels and deadzone-free 10.1" tablet PC naked eye 3D panels; and a 4" 3D interactive touch panel for smartphones.Multi-touch Display Technologies - The First In-cell Multi-color Optical Touch Panel for E-board ApplicationsAUO is extending its touch panel technology to E-board development by introducing the industry's first 32" in-cell touch panel with an optical color pen function. The optical color pens can be used at the same time, and by mixing red, green and blue, seven colors can be produced. Users can save the image or print it out, which is very convenient for teaching or taking meeting minutes. In terms of panels with ten touch points, AUO is presenting the 24" energy-saving touch panel and the 10" on-cell touch panel which will allow users of desktop, tablet and notebook PCs to move their fingers freely about on the touch panels. Utilizing a one-glass solution, the 7" and 5" touch panels are 60% slimmer and lighter than conventional touch panels, consume 10% less power, and boast better penetration and brightness. These small, sturdy panels are the finest green displays available.Green and Energy-saving Electronic Display Technologies - The First Ultra-slim 21.5" Displayport Monitor with Wide Viewing AnglesTo meet the demand for eco-friendly products, AUO will exhibit the world's first(*) 14" solar-powered touch keyboard notebook solution as well as the industry's first ultra-slim 21.5" Displayport monitor with wide viewing angles. The DVI and LVDS digital interfaces can be replaced by the Displayport interface with fewer parts while retaining digital video performance of the same high quality. The low-power monitor, with all-in-one minimal design, is the ideal next-generation display for a low-carbon lifestyle.E-paper and E-tags - High Efficiency 6" Flexible Oxide TFT E-paperAUO's 6" Flexible Oxide TFT E-paper is made pliable with high efficiency parts and plastic material (PEN). Users can place the E-paper into their briefcases or purses without having to worry about damaging it. The image resolution has now reached 800x600. In addition, the low-power re-usable portable E-tags, ranging in size from 2" to 6", significantly reduce costs for chain stores.Advanced Mobile Display Technologies - New Dual-side Display Delivers Energy Savings of 99.8%As an answer to the problem of energy-hungry smartphones, AUO will present a new design-the 3.2" dual-side, ultra-low-power MIP display. The main display is for high resolution images, while the information display on the reverse side can be used without backlighting to read e-mail and text, to save information, and to download pictures for decorating the cell phone shell. The design lowers power consumption from 420mW to 1mW-a 99.8% savings. Its 230 PPI high resolution presents images with impressive clarity and brightness.OLED Technologies - AMOLED 3D TV Panels, Flat OLED Lighting with 50 Lumen/Watt EfficacyAUO's 14" AMOLED 3D pattern retarder TV panel is an advanced OLED technology that delivers stunning 3D images with its fast response, high contrast ratio and wide viewing angles. A resolution of 1920x1080 is retained even while switching back and forth between 3D and 2D modes.AUO has also been working for the first time on flat OLED lighting. At FPD International 2010, the Company will be showcasing its sleek new high-efficiency flat lighting. Operating at 50 lumen/watt, the device comes with an embedded high-efficiency green power drive. Stylish as well as efficient, AUO's flat lighting is an ideal choice for attractive illumination.AUO 71-inch 21:9 Cinema Scope HD (CSHD) 3D TV LCD panel with high quality 3D imagesPhoto: Company

St Paul, Minn - November 9, 2010- 3M's Optical Systems Division, who designs and manufactures brightness enhancement films for electronic displays found inside LCD TVs, monitors, notebook PCs and handheld devices, today provided a sneak preview of its energy efficient display exhibits and innovative display technology concepts that will be shown during FPD International 2010, to be held November 10-12, 2010 at the Makuhari Messe in the Chiba Prefecture, Japan. At this year's show, the cmpany's demonstrations showcase improvements for two hot topics at this year's show-enhancing energy efficiency in electronic devices and a glasses-free 3D experience in handheld devices.During FPD International, 3M Optical Systems Division Exhibit Highlights Include:Glasses-Free 3D Film for Handheld Devices3M will show its field sequential 3D optical film for handheld devices-enabling true auto stereoscopic 3D viewing on mobile phones, gaming and other handheld devices without the need for glasses. The film only requires one LCD panel, operating at a 120Hz refresh rate. Backlight module assembly is nearly identical to existing systems-allowing for simple integration at the assembly stage.Dual Brightness Enhancement Film (DBEF) for LCD TVs, a Reflective Polarizer, Enables Broader Luminance Viewing Angles and Up to 32% Energy SavingsBuilding upon its portfolio of optical film solutions, 3M will showcase a benefit of its Dual Brightness Enhancement Film (DBEF) for LCD TVs, which is available for all LCD TV sizes. In addition to DBEF's ability to enable thinner displays and reduce set power consumption by up to 32%, the technology enables a broader luminance viewing angle. This has direct benefit in the retail environment where TVs using DBEF stand out among other TVs, particularly when viewed at oblique angles on the store shelves. The film also has direct benefits to the end user who views the TV from oblique angles. DBEF increases brightness by recycling polarized light, and is fully compatible with other structured backlight films.Optical Film Solutions for Handheld Devices Improve Form Factor, Efficiencies and Water/Vapor Resistance3M will show prototypes of its 95 micron Advanced Structured Optical Composite (ASOC), which delivers the optical power of crossed prism films with environmental robustness similar to optical films with twice its total thickness. In addition, the company will present OLED light extraction technology, providing significant efficiency improvements for OLED light sources and allowing for as much as a 100% increase in axial luminance. The company's Flexible Transparent Barrier (FTB) film, which provides water vapor resistance to protect OLED and e-paper displays, will also be showcased.3M Notebook Brightness Enhancement Film - Reflective Polarizer (NB BEFRP) Enables Thinner Displays-Only 180 Microns Thick3M will also show its newest notebook film, a Brightness Enhancement Film - Reflective Polarizer (NB BEFRP) for notebooks. The film combines a reflective polarizer with a prism film that's only 180 microns thick-enabling displays that are 135 microns thinner than using two separate films and also providing a wider viewing angle. See 3M's demonstrations Visit 3M's booth #4621 at FPD International, to be held November 10-12 within the Makuhari Messe in the Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Media interested in learning more about 3M's suite of optical film solutions firsthand should contact Stacey Voorhees-Harmon at stacey@savvypublicrelations.net or call 925-336-9592 to schedule an interview.

CORNING, N.Y., November 09, 2010 - Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announced the commercial availability of EAGLE XG Slim glass substrates in larger generation sizes to support LCD panel manufacturing for larger applications like TV and large monitors. The announcement came at FPD International, a major industry trade show in Makuhari Messe, Japan. Initially intended to enable lighter-weight portable devices, the EAGLE XG Slim line debuted in June with glass sizes up to Generation 5 at 0.4 mm thick. Today's announcement adds 0.5 mm glass in Generations 7 and 8-the glass sizes that support television applications and large monitors. Until now, those generation sizes have traditionally been 0.7 mm thick. At the standard glass thickness of 0.7 mm, glass represents 10% to 25% of the module thickness for leading-edge slim TV designs. A migration to 0.5 mm will provide a tangible benefit in efforts to reduce the thickness of televisions. "As the first to supply commercial volumes of slim glass substrates, Corning continues to lead the industry migration toward thinner devices," said Lisa Ferrero, general manager, Corning Display Technologies. "By adding larger sizes to the EAGLE XG Slim product line, Corning is helping the industry address growing consumer demand for thin and sleek televisions." The substrates leverage the award-winning EAGLE XG composition, the industry's most environmentally friendly glass, making devices even more recyclable. Corning produces EAGLE XG Slim at its plants in Asia, utilizing its worldwide supply chain. Samsung Corning Precision Materials Co, Ltd. also supplies the product line to customers in Korea. Moving forward, Corning plans to further expand the EAGLE XG Slim product line by developing 0.3 mm substrates for glass sizes that support portable electronic devices.

November 5, 2010 - Merck KGaA announced today that it will be exhibiting at the FPD International, one of the leading events for the flat panel display industry, from November 10 to 12, 2010 in Makuhari/Chiba, Japan. The global pharmaceutical and chemical company will be highlighting its innovative products for the display, lighting and photovoltaics segments.Within its liquid crystal product range, Merck is going to present PS-VA (Polymer-Stabilized-Vertical-Alignment), a novel premium technology that offers better contrast, greater brightness, faster switching speed and makes it possible to reduce power consumption in LCD televisions. The colors appear more intense, warmer, and more natural. In addition, the spatial depth of the display is greater and movements are more lively. Also the newest screen-generation - 3D displays - will profit from this Merck technology. Merck's PS-VA materials are a part of the innovative licristal portfolio, which is based on a combination of a liquid crystals mixture with specially designed reactive mesogens resulting from a sophisticated production process.Merck will also be providing information on its liquid crystal materials for ultra-fast switchable Blue Phase devices, which is seen as a future technology for extremely rapid picture motion, high contrast ratio and wide viewing angle. Cost-effective production is predicted due to the cell layout without alignment layers and less critical cell gap control.For patterned retarders in transflective LCDs and 3D displays Merck has used their in-depth experience to develop a range of ready-to-use reactive mesogen formulations which are being promoted under the name licrivue. The latest notebooks with 3D capability are based on the patterned retarder film type using Merck's reactive mesogen materials and have recently become commercially available.In the lighting industry, Merck has also established a reputation as a reliable partner. Under the brand name isiphor the company offers a wide spectrum of efficient lighting materials for manufacturers of LEDs. These support color-on-demand concepts ranging from warm to cold white light.For small molecule-based OLEDs Merck offers the extended livilux range that now includes a complete new set of electron, hole transport and matrix (host) materials.For manufacturers of flexible displays, organic solar cells and organic RFID chips, the lisicon brand offers a broad spectrum of printable organic electronic materials such as organic semiconductor formulations, dielectrics, surface treatment materials and process aid chemicals.For smart and simple patterning in the display and photovoltaic industry, the efficient and environment-friendly isishape products should be the first choice. One of the highlights is isishape HiperEtch, which is able to selectively etch antireflective coatings, passivation layers, and transparent conductive materials for displays and related applications. They are particularly recommended for new-generation touch panels and flexible displays.Merck will also introduce its activities on materials for colored electrophoretic displays (EPD). Under the name lisiflex Merck develops EPD fluids consisting of highly engineered colored polymer microparticles which enable display manufactures to design in-plane or vertical color filter free EPD pixel architectures.All Merck products mentioned above are eco-friendly materials, enabling green manufacturing processes and reducing the energy consumption of the devices that contain them.

Chicago - (Business Wire) - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the new 19-inch MultiSync EA192M and 20-inch widescreen MultiSync E201W to the desktop product lineup.Compared to previous generations of NEC's desktop LCD monitors, the LED backlight technology in both the MultiSync EA192M and E201W allows less greenhouse gas emissions, and reduces power consumption and heat radiation. These new LED-backlit models also use more recycled plastics, less hazardous materials and are mercury-free, a significant advantage when compared to conventional CCFL-backlit LCD monitors.The ambient light sensor, which automatically adjusts the brightness to the optimal setting depending on ambient lighting, screen content or both, has been added to the MultiSync EA192M and E201W to further minimize power consumption. DisplayPort connectivity is also implemented on both models, providing expanded connectivity, along with VGA and DVI-D.The 20-inch widescreen MultiSync E201W is a new size available as part of the MultiSync E Series. It features a 16:9 aspect ratio and 1600x900 native resolution. The 19-inch MultiSync EA192M features a 5:4 aspect ratio, 1280x1024 native resolution and has long been a highly desirable size for enterprise businesses. Its integrated down-firing speakers and headphone jack enable business conferencing. Both models feature a fully adjustable ergonomic stand, including 110mm height-adjust, pivot, tilt and swivel capabilities."NEC is introducing more LED-backlit LCD desktop monitors to help protect the environment," said Lynn Gu, product manager for NEC Display Solutions. "Our goal is to help our customers lower their total cost of ownership throughout the life of the display and provide features that make daily operations simpler and more productive."Below is a partial list of features included in the MultiSync EA192M and E201W:LED backlight technology25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratioFully ergonomic adjustable stand (110mm height-adjust, tilt, swivel and pivot)Expanded connectivity with DisplayPortIntegrated down-firing speakers (EA192M)Ambient light sensor automatically minimizes power consumptionECO Mode allows users to manually adjust the display's brightness to two preset settings, including Energy Star, which saves more power and reduces energy costsCarbon footprint and cost meter allow users to quickly and easily track the savings of green gas emissionsCompliant with the newest standards, such as Energy Star 5.0 and TCO 5.0EPEAT SilverThe MultiSync EA192M and E201W will be available in November 2010 at an estimated street price of US$239 and US$199, respectively. Both ship with a 3-year parts and labor limited warranty.NEC MultiSync EA192M 19-inch LCD monitor Photo: CompanyNEC MultiSync E201W 20-inch widescreen LCD monitor Photo: Company

Gigabyte Technology has introduced its latest notebook, the Booktop T1125, featuring a 11.6-inch touchscreen panel. The notebook can be instantly turned into a tablet PC and is able to act as a desktop PC with a docking station.The notebook adopts the latest Intel Core i5 or i3 ultra-low voltage (ULV) processors and is incorporated with Nvidia's Optimus technology and USB 3.0 ports. For multimedia support, T1125 features built-in HDMI, THX-certified, optimized sound performance and four dual-channel stereo speakers.The T1125 is scheduled to launch later in November with a suggested retail price of US$1,299.Gigabyte Booktop T1125 notebook (desktop mode)Photo: Company

Chicago - (Business Wire) - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the new MultiSync PA231W, a 23-inch professional graphics monitor designed specifically for photographers and users working in color-critical applications.The MultiSync PA231W offers users enhanced connectivity, including DisplayPort, two DVI-D inputs, VGA and a USB hub. Its unparalleled color performance brings 71.6% coverage of the NTSC color space, full HD resolution (1920×1080) and a high contrast ratio of 1000:1. Graphics professionals will appreciate its 14-bit 3D lookup table (LUT) for precise color calibrations. Additionally, by utilizing DisplaySync Pro technology, users can control two computers connected to the MultiSync PA231W with only one keyboard and mouse, each with its own color space. This feature is essential for photographers working in different color spaces and operating systems."The addition of the MultiSync PA231W provides our customers with more options when it comes to choosing a professional-grade display for their workspace," said Art Marshall, product manager at NEC Display Solutions. "Key technologies in this product combined with eco-conscious features enable users to depend on their monitors for accurate color, great ergonomics and convenience."The widescreen MultiSync PA231W offers the following features:1920×1080 full high-definition resolution270 cd/m-squared brightness1000:1 contrast ratio14-bit 3D lookup tables for calibration75.4% coverage of AdobeRGB, 96.6% coverage of sRGB and 71.6% coverage of NTSC color space46W typical power consumption, 15W in ECO ModeDisplayPort, two DVI-D inputs, VGA and USB hub (2 computers, 3 devices)4-way ergonomic stand with 150mm height adjust, pivot, swivel and tiltAmbiBright ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the display's brightness based on external lighting conditionsECO Mode, carbon footprint meter and cost meterDisplaySync Pro controls two computers with only one keyboard and mouseColor Vision Emulation allows a quick preview of colors that emulate color vision problemsEnergy Star 5.0 complianceThe MultiSync PA231W will be available in November 2010 at an estimated street price of US$679 and ships with a 4-year parts and labor limited warranty.NEC Display Solutions 23-inch professional graphics monitor, the MultiSync PA231WPhoto: Company

LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) has introduced a 14-inch solar-powered touch keyboard solution for notebook. The thickness of the solar module used in the solution is reduced to 2.1mm. The solar module is built within the notebook's cover and keyboard panel to absorb both sunlight and electric light, and lowered the use of electric power by 20%.The specially designed transparent touch keyboard enables users to readily move about their fingers and control the images for the enjoyment of trendy technology, the company said.This solar-powered touch keyboard notebook solution will be showcased on November 10 at the upcoming FPD International 2010 during November 10-12 in Chiba, Japan.AUO 14-inch solar-power touch keyboard notebook solutionPhoto: Company

St. Louis, Missouri, USA – October 28, 2010 – Laird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and supply of customized performance-critical components and systems for advanced electronics and wireless products, today announced the release of its enhanced MRC Series Thermoelectric Recirculating Liquid Chiller.MRC Series Thermoelectric Recirculating Liquid Chiller is a self contained device that offers dependable, compact performance by controlling the temperature of a coolant in a liquid circuit. The coolant is recirculated using a brand name pump with high mean time between failures (MTBF). Heat from the coolant is absorbed by a heat exchanger and dissipated through high-density heat sinks equipped with premium fans. The heat pumping action occurs from custom designed Thermoelectric Modules (TEMs) in order to achieve long life operation. The unit is regulated with an easy-to-use digital temperature controller and is housed inside an aesthetic sheet metal casing. The unit operates on a universal input voltage of 115 to 230 VAC, and is UL certified and RoHS compliant. Products in this series are offered in two configurations."Feedback from customers was to develop a chiller that could run continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Extensive research into the reliability of primary and secondary components was conducted, and Validation Testing confirmed improvements could be achieved in five component areas," said Andrew Dereka, Laird Technologies Thermoelectric Product Manager. "The enhancements were implemented more than a year ago, and feedback from the field has been extremely positive."Key benefits include compact size, solid-state construction, and environmental friendliness. In cooling capacity requirements below 400 Watts, there is a considerable size and weight advantage over conventional compressor-based systems. There are no CFC refrigerants, so the design contains less moving parts, requires less maintenance, and does not harm the environment. This makes the product ideal for integrating into laser or imaging systems that have tight geometric space constraints and weight limit requirements.The MRC Chillers dissipate the heat generated from laser systems by keeping the optics at a stable temperature so they operate at peak performance. They provide optimal temperature stabilization in applications such as DPSS laser systems for precision cutting in high tech manufacturing processes and semiconductor wafer cutting. They are also applied in medical applications such as CO2 and YAG laser systems for cutting human tissue in cosmetic treatments, and for maintaining the temperature of imaging detector heads used in capturing high resolution images of patients.As an industry leader in high-performance and cost-effective Thermal Management Solutions, Laird Technologies provides the knowledge, innovation, and resources to ensure exceptional thermal performance and customer satisfaction for applications in the medical, analytical, telecom, industrial, and consumer markets. For more information, please logon to http://www.lairdtech.com/.