SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES, the world's leading system integrator of optical disc replication equipment, announced today that it will get ready for providing complete HD DVD-ROM disc production in in-depth technical collaboration with Memory-Tech Corporation, Japan, one of the biggest DVD manufacturers.
The SINGULUS SPACELINE II for DVD-ROM replication will also be capable for HD DVD-ROM mass production by March 2005 for both single and dual layer. The machine will accomplish the best level of cost-efficient disc production and high-level product quality and yield as the current DVD-9 line. Furthermore, the SPACELINE II will be fully capable for both DVD and HD DVD disc manufacturing with one touch operation production switching.
“HD DVD will be very exciting package media format for consumers making a smooth transition from DVD to HD DVD as the next generation. We are very excited to be working on HD DVD-ROM and providing cost-efficient and reliable mass production solution for the industry.� said Roland Lacher, CEO and President of SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES. “Close collaboration and partnership with a HD DVD expert, Memory-Tech, will help SINGULUS to develop the most efficient HD DVD replication line.�
Dr. Kanji Katsuura, Chief Executive of Technology of Memory-Tech Corporation, stated: “We are very happy to work with the world industry leading company, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES, for the introduction of next generation optical disc. The new SINGULUS disc replication machine will help us to provide a cost-effective replication services for our customers including Hollywood studios.�
Toshiba, NEC, Sanyo and Thomson/RCA announced that they will release HD DVD players and drives in the world-wide market next year. Four major Hollywood studios and two Japanese software companies announced that they will bring exciting high-quality HD DVD software to the market along with the hardware product release next year.