London/Kahl, August 05, 2010 – SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS) announces the sale of a BLULINE II replication system, together with a CRYSTALLINE mastering system from SINGULUS MASTERING, to VDC Group, the largest independent optical disc manufacturer in the UK.
Mr. Sanjay Mohindra, Managing Director of VDC Group: "Expanding our production facilities and stepping into the Blu-ray market, we will support our overall goal to facilitate our customers' requirements by being up to date and ready for Blu-ray and the coming 3D business, ensuring cost effectiveness and the improvement of our turnaround times. The reliable and high quality systems from SINGULUS ensure that we can remain flexible in our manufacturing, as we need to be continuously changing and developing new ideas to meet our customers' needs."
SINGULUS is the only source providing reliable mastering and replication for Dual Layer Blu-ray Discs. The SINGULUS Blu-ray Disc production system BLULINE II is designed for the economical production of Blu-ray Discs (BD ROM Single Layer and Dual Layer - BD ROM SL/DL), according to the specifications issued by the BDA. All production steps from molding, cooling, metallizing, wet-embossing, lacquering and UV curing to quality inspection are incorporated in the BLULINE II. Its functionality, speed and design set a new benchmark for the industry. Blu-ray production systems from SINGULUS are "3D ready" and a secure investment for future disc production.
The first mastering system CRYSTALLINE was delivered to the market in 2007. Since then, several systems for the manufacturing of single and dual layer Blu-ray Discs are being employed by customers. In parallel with the increasing demand for the BLULINE II replication lines, also the need for Blu-ray mastering comes up. In order to be independent and competitive, while at the same time appreciating the low production costs per master, CRYSTALLINE is the obvious system of choice.
Background VDC Group
VDC Group, based in London, UK, has 28 years of experience in the field of manufacturing and distribution. The company delivers to an extensive range of clients - small independents to large blue chip businesses from the music, multimedia, home entertainment and other business sectors.
Today, VDC Group is the largest independent optical disc manufacturer in the UK, operating from 30,000 sq foot replication and distribution plant in Park Royal and Wembley, London.
Company Profile SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES
SINGULUS is the only company worldwide providing the complete value chain for all optical disc formats: Mastering, Molding, Replication. Up to now, SINGULUS has delivered more than 80 Blu-ray disc production machines to customers around the world. The latest technologic developments enable additional new applications for the Blu-ray format in the future. For this, amongst others, Blu-ray discs for the new 3D movie and television technology in HD-quality are required.
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About SINGULUS MASTERING
SINGULUS MASTERING is a 100 % subsidiary of SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG and has been delivering mastering systems to the industry since the first generation of Optical Discs. With a customer base covering the globe, SINGULUS MASTERING customers range from small plants that operate on a local scale to world-leading discs manufacturers active in the forefront of emerging optical standards. Website: www.singulus.nl