Kahl am Main, 10.05.2005 - SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES today announced the successful qualification of “BLU-LINE” – its forthcoming replication system for 3 rd generation Blu-ray discs.
Jointly with SONY Corporation the prototypes of BLU-LINE have been disclosed to top tier customers as well as to – for the first time ever – major Hollywood studios. SONY is SINGULUS’ development partner for Blu-ray technology.
SINGULUS has developed prototypes for two different methods of applying the 100 micron cover layer on Blu-ray. One machine design uses the film bonding technology while the other system is dedicated to liquid resin technology.
During several live demonstrations the playability of Blu-ray discs has been proven for both manufacturing technologies – film bonding as well as liquid resin. The discs directly taken out of the replication process have been played back on SONY’s latest state-of-the-art Bluray player and HDTV screen.
The BLU-LINE concept also allows for future expansion to Blu-ray Dual Layer technology as well as for the integration of a multi cathode metallizer MODULUS for Blu-ray Recordable and Rewritable formats.
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