Corning and Microvision Announce Agreement for Supply of Green Lasers for Microprojectors
04 Maio 2009 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) and Microvision, Inc. (NASDAQ:
MVIS) announced today that the companies have entered into a supply
agreement under which Corning will supply its G-1000 green lasers
to Microvision, as a key component of Microvision�s PicoP� enabled
microprojector accessory product.
Laser-based microprojectors have a unique combination of
features that are optimal for mobile device users, including
infinite focus, rich color, and high contrast and resolution.
Corning�s synthetic green lasers, optimized for use as a light
source in these display devices, play a critical role in this
rapidly emerging mobile-display market by providing customers with
a visually rich multimedia experience.
"We are pleased to be able to work with Microvision, a key
player in the projection-display industry, to spearhead the
introduction of laser-based microprojectors in 2009,� said Thomas
Mills, general manager, Corning Green Lasers. �This is an important
strategic growth opportunity for the advancement of microprojection
technology and Corning�s industry-leading green lasers. The G-1000
green laser is a high-quality, compact, and efficient light source
optimized for this exciting application.�
�Corning has been a pioneer in the rapid advancement of green
laser technology, from development through commercialization,� said
Alexander Tokman, president and chief executive officer,
Microvision. �This agreement represents a major supply chain
milestone in the commercialization roadmap of our accessory
picoprojector product, and we are pleased to be working with the
Corning team on creating new business- and entertainment-use models
for people who are constantly on the go.�
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is the world leader in
specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 150 years of
materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning
creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology
systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control,
telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass
substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops;
ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems;
optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for
telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery;
and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a
number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense,
astronomy and metrology.
About Microvision, Inc.
Microvision provides the PicoP display technology platform
designed to enable next-generation display and imaging products for
pico projectors, vehicle displays, and wearable displays that
interface with mobile devices. The company�s projection display
engine uses highly efficient laser light sources which can create
vivid images with high contrast and brightness. For more
information, visit the company�s website (www.microvision.com) and
corporate blog (www.microvision.com/displayground).
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