PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectra Systems Corporation and
Advance Reproductions Corporation have signed an agreement on the development
and commercialization of customized photo-mask equipment needed for placing
high resolution images on the play-side of optical discs. MediaCoat(TM), a
breakthrough coating, allows for the application of high-resolution graphics,
text, alpha-numerics and barcodes over the entire play- side of discs. This
unique technology, which is compatible with all pre-recorded optical media
formats and industry specifications, including DualDisc, DVD Plus, and all CD
and DVD formats, unlocks the potential for placing targeted advertising
messages that are certain to be noticed on the play-side of motion picture,
music and software discs.
For the first time, artists and recording studios will be able to mark
both sides of double sided discs with pictures, text and graphics. In
addition to providing pictures and words for discs, MediaCoat has been found
to improve the durability of discs, creating superior scratch resistance.
The MediaCoat system consists of Spectra Systems' proprietary formulations
for disc coating, Singulus Technologies MediaCoat module equipment designed
for seamless machine integration, and Advance Reproductions' high quality
quartz photo-masks for capturing images and placing high resolution images,
graphics and text on the discs.
Under the terms of the agreement, Advance Reproductions will manufacture
and supply high quality, custom photo-masks directly to replicators. Spectra
will sell its proprietary formulated coatings and provide licensing
opportunities to the replicators. Commenting on this partnership, Dr. Nabil
Lawandy, Spectra's CEO, said, "Like Singulus, Advanced Reproductions
represents the ideal partner for us to commercialize this technology as they
have been working closely with us to develop a process for creating and
perfecting the photo-masks and imaging process."
Michael DeBruyckere, Vice President of Operations for Advance
Reproductions Corp., commented on the relationship saying, "Our expertise,
combined with our manufacturing and quality infrastructure complement the
stringent technical requirements for MediaCoat. We look forward to working
with Spectra Systems and their clients by providing high quality, cost
effective imaging solutions for the manufacture of these new and exciting
optical disk products."
About Advance Reproductions Corporation
Advance Reproductions, an ISO 9001:2000 registered company headquartered
in North Andover, MA, is a global supplier of high precision imaging for a
variety of technology and graphic related products. Advance is one of the
largest high precision photomasking and phototooling service organizations in
the United States. The company utilizes the most advanced, state-of-the-art
CAD and imaging equipment available today assuring finished products of the
highest quality, in the fastest time possible.
For more information about Advance Reproductions visit:
http://www.advancerepro.com
About Spectra Systems
Spectra Systems Corporation, headquartered in Providence, RI is a market
driven company that is changing the way businesses mark, sense, track and
authenticate their products from production line to point of purchase. Its
cross-platform technologies, based on advanced materials and proprietary
hardware and software systems, offer an integrated approach that provides
customers with complete solutions.
For more information about Spectra visit: http://www.spsy.com
Contact:
Spectra Systems Corporation
Heidi Porrazzo
Marketing Specialist
401-274-4700 x3008
hporrazzo@spsy.com
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http://www.advancerepro.com
http://www.spsy.com
CONTACT:
Heidi Porrazzo, Marketing Specialist of
Spectra Systems Corporation, +1-401-274-4700 ext. 3008,
hporrazzo@spsy.com
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