Jun 16 2008
QPC Lasers, Inc., a world leader in the design and manufacture of high brightness, high power semiconductor lasers for the consumer electronics, industrial, defense, and medical markets, today announced that it will exhibit at Projection Summit 2008 and demonstrate its miniature BrightLase® Red-Green-Blue "RGB" laser. Leveraging QPC's proprietary semiconductor technology, the laser is designed to uniquely enable a bright, high resolution image in the 100 lumens output range from portable consumer electronic devices, such as miniature pocket projectors. Company executive Drew Osterman has been invited to speak about the company's current and potential laser applications for the projection market in Session 1, which showcases leading LED and laser projector component and product manufacturers. Participation in this highly respected display industry event further establishes brand leadership in visible wavelength technologies for projection displays, a large and growing target market for the company.
“QPC’s game changing advances in lasers for projection displays are enabling the real opportunity to bring laser technology into the palms of consumers,” said Director of Strategic Development of QPC Lasers, Drew Osterman. “Increasing consumer demands require consumer electronics manufacturers to seek out the most innovative technologies in order to constantly stay ahead of the curve, and QPC is commercializing the eminent laser solution to meet this need.”
The demonstration will feature QPC’s fully integrated RGB laser which offers advantages to consumer electronics manufacturers including expanded color gamut for an exceptionally bright visual experience, low power consumption, an ultra compact footprint, and a cost effective high volume design. QPC offers visible laser technologies designed to be compatible with the leading micro-display technology including LCOS, scanning micro-mirrors, DLP and LCD.
“Our miniature Red-Green-Blue integrated laser produces enough power for 100 lumen projection, resulting in large and vivid projection images even in ambient lighting. QPC’s laser technology is incredibly versatile and enables laser products for a wide range of projection applications including pocket projectors and ultimately embedded technologies in PDAs and cell phones, as well as larger display formats such as Laser TV, home theatre, and laser cinema,” concluded Osterman.
“These new classes of projectors are generating a lot of excitement in consumer and professional segments, so having a collection of them in one place to facilitate viewing and interaction with developers offers value to attendees and exhibitors alike,” said Chris Chinnock, President of Insight Media, the organizer of Projection Summit.
QPC recently announced an exclusive $12 million Laser TV development and production contract (see announcement dated November 30, 2007) for RGB BrightLase® Lasers for use in DLP and LCOS. QPC previously demonstrated its green laser based on frequency doubling of its proprietary BrightLase® single-mode laser technology (see announcement, September 18, 2007.)