PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectra Systems Corporation and
Singulus Technologies AG have reached an agreement on the development and
commercialization of customized equipment for the application of MediaCoat.
MediaCoat is a breakthrough coating that allows for the application of
graphics, alpha-numerics and barcodes on the play side of optical discs. This
unique technology, which is compatible with all pre-recorded optical media
formats and industry specifications, including double-sided discs, unlocks the
potential for disseminating targeted advertising messages that are certain to
be noticed on the play-side of motion picture, music and software discs.
Under the terms of the agreement, Singulus will manufacture and sell
MediaCoat equipment, and Spectra will sell its proprietary lacquer formulation
and provide licensing opportunities to replicators. Commenting on this new
partnership, Dr. Nabil Lawandy, Spectra's CEO, said, "Singulus represents the
ideal partner for us to commercialize this technology as they are the
undisputed leader in disc replication equipment. Together, we will be able to
seamlessly introduce MediaCoat technology to the optical disc replication
community and provide rapid validation of the manufacturability and value of
the technology."
Roland Lacher, CEO of Singulus Technologies commented on the new
relationship saying, "By promoting the MediaCoat application to content owners
and advertisers, Spectra is creating an exciting new opportunity within the
recorded media industry."
About Singulus Technologies AG
As an innovator and active participant, Singulus Technologies is solidly
positioned in the growing optical disc market and manufactures the full
spectrum of metallizers and replication lines for all optical disc formats.
Singulus Technologies has attained the world market leadership position for
optical data storage replication lines. Superior technology and highly
qualified employees will enable us to play a pivotal role in all future
innovations in the optical data storage arena. For more information about
Singulus Technologies visit: http://www.singulus.de
About Spectra Systems
Spectra Systems Corporation, headquartered in Providence, RI, develops
integrated systems for marking, tracking and authentication of documents,
products and information. Spectra's cross-platform technologies, based on
advanced materials and proprietary hardware and software systems, offer
customers complete production line to point of purchase solutions. For more
information about SSC visit: http://www.spsy.com
Contact:
Spectra Systems Corporation
Stanley C. Duggan
Manager of MARCOM
Phone: 401-274-4700 ext: 3014
E-mail: sduggan@spsy.com
SOURCE Spectra Systems Corporation
 back to top
Related links:
http://www.spsy.com
http://www.singulus.de
CONTACT:
Stanley C. Duggan, Manager of MARCOM for
Spectra Systems Corporation, +1-401-274-4700 ext: 3014,
sduggan@spsy.com
|
