Display Alliance News 11.18.2010

Adtraxion Systems And Philips Public Signage Setting New Standard
adtraxion.com- Breda, The Netherlands, November 2, 2010 | MMD, the company behind Philips-branded LCD monitors and public signage solutions, developed a full range of Smart Insert displays which allows the Adtraxion Xs digital signage Player to be inserted discreetly in to the rear panel of the LCD display. Consequently, a unique digital signage solution with exceptional reliability and serviceability has emerged. Thanks to the perfect compatibility of the two systems, this now offers a one stop shop for complete public signage solutions. Click here to read more..

US has significant rare earth deposits
techeye.net- As China tightens its hold on the market for rare earths, the US has been on the hunt for other sources. And just look what it's found - 13 million metric tonnes of the stuff, hidden down the back of the sofa. While most rare earths aren't actually that rare, mining is almost exclusively concentrated in China, which has warned that it plans to limit exports. This week, EU officials plan to plead with the country to change its mind. Click here to read more..

EU will urge China to free rare earth restrictions
techeye.net- The European Union (EU) will urge China to allow more exports of rare earths at a meeting with Chinese officials this week, according to an EU diplomat. Countries across the world have been in uproar over China’s decision to limit the exportation of its rare earths, with the country having a near monopoly over the production of the materials used to manufacture a wide range of technology. Click here to read more..

Mitsubishi to Launch LCD Monitor for Game Playing
techon.nikkeibp.co.jp- Mitsubishi Electric Corp will release an LCD monitor that it claims enables to comfortably play fast-moving TV games Nov 30, 2010. Click here to read more..

Four-channel LED IC for backlit LCD televisions
electronicstalk.com- Austriamicrosystems has launched the AS3696, a four-channel LED driver IC that is designed for edge lighting in LCD televisions. It includes a special control mechanism for 3D effects and extends the company's portfolio of LED backlight unit (BLU) drivers for the next generation of LCD TVs. With a channel-to-channel accuracy of +/-1 per cent, the AS3696 BLU driver IC is a precision LED controller with PWM inputs and internal PWM generators. Click here to read more..

BOE G6 TFT-LCD Production Line Launched
english.anhuinews.com- The mass production ceremony of BOE G6 TFT-LCD production line in Hefei, Anhui's capital city was launched on November.17, the first of its kind in China, which marks a new milestone of LCD industry. BOE G6 TFT-LCD production line has been put into mass production since October, making significant breakthrough of the localization of LCD panels sized from 32 inches to above in mainland China. Click here to read more..

Sharp, CEC-Panda to Build 10G LCD Panel Production Line
tradingmarkets.com- Sharp Corporation and Nanjing CEC-Panda Information Industry Co., Ltd. has begun to make preparations for their cooperative 10G LCD panel production line, which has a total investment of CNY 36 billion and a production capacity of 80,000 pieces per month. Click here to read more..

Philips Healthcare Announces Ocular as Touch Panel Supplier
marketwatch.com- Philips Healthcare division announced today that Ocular LCD, Inc., an industry leader in projected capacitive (PCAP) touch technology, will provide the touch panel assemblies for Philips' next generation patient monitoring device. Phillips will incorporate PCAP user interface panels, designed and manufactured by Ocular, as well as utilize additional enhancements and customization services that Ocular provides. Click here to read more..