Tokyo/Kahl, August 02, 2010 - SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS) announces the conclusion of a sales contract for a BLULINE II replication system with Memory-Tech Corporation, Japan's largest independent disc manufacturer.
With over 20 years of experience in optical disc manufacturing, Memory-Tech supports its customers as a leading provider of digital contents. In the last years, the company has been transforming itself into an integrated provider, offering services in all aspects of pre-recorded media.
Mr. Ryoji Higashi, Director and Senior Vice President of Memory-Tech Corporation: "The BLULINE II offers the quality and reliability we need in our daily business. With this BD production system from SINGULUS, we will take advantage of state-of-the-art technology and enhance our production portfolio in order to fulfil our customers' requests for best quality. The BLULINE II system from SINGULUS helps us in building a bridge to the future of digital content industry."
SINGULUS is the only source providing reliable mastering and replication systems 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.
Background Memory-Tech Corporation
In 1985, Memory-Tech Corporation has been established as a joint venture by Mitsubishi Corporation and Tokyo Denka Corporation. The company has expanded its business and became Japan's largest independent disc manufacturer in the following years. In 1997, Memory-Tech became a Microsoft certified CD-ROM manufacturer, and in 2000 it started the manufacturing of DVD-ROM. In 2008 Memory-Tech started BD production.
Memory-Tech creates with integrated audio services from audio/music production to CD/DVD mastering at its own recording studio high-end sound for quality recordings. It also offers audio production services at its voice-over studio and mastering studio. Additionally, the Memory-Tech group provides BD/DVD compression and authoring services, 3D services, 2D to 3D conversion services, and CG/VFX creation.
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 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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