SID`s Display Week 2009 Goes Green

Companies Showcase Endeavors in Energy-efficient Display Technologies and
Greener Manufacturing Techniques at 47th Annual Symposium & Exhibition
CAMPBELL, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
The Society for Information Display (SID), the leading global organization
dedicated to the advancement of electronic-display technology, today highlighted
some of the exhibitors that will be showcasing their endeavors to accelerate
innovation around more energy-efficient display technologies and greener
manufacturing techniques during Display Week 2009 (May 31 through June 5, 2009
at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas).

The electronic-display industry has significant global impact on the
environment, given the huge size and worldwide scope of the industry. The
industry is responding by developing new technologies that reduce environmental
impact, and improve sustainability. For example, leading market research firm
DisplaySearch cites that in 2008, 20 percent of FPD shipments had green
features, and this share is expected to soar to 70 percent by 2012. By 2014,
green technology will be standard in most displays, according to a recent report
by the firm.

"As April, or Earth Month, comes to a close, it`s a good time to reflect on the
relationship of the electronic display industry with the environment," said Dr.
Paul Drzaic, president of SID. "It`s reassuring to know that many companies
within the electronic display industry have made significant strides to
manufacture more environmentally friendly display technologies and components,
enabling greener consumer electronic devices. Companies in this industry treat
environmental challenges as a means to differentiate themselves from competitors
and drive profitability. At this year`s Display Week, there will be no shortage
of companies doing their part to go green, and SID salutes the companies taking
these steps."

In addition to numerous papers that will be presented during the symposium,
below is just a sampling of the myriad companies exhibiting at Display Week that
have efforts underway in developing new materials, lighting sources and system
designs to lower energy consumption, reduce waste and toxic materials, and save
precious natural resources.

* 3M, Booth #203
3M Vikuiti reflective polarizers improve the energy efficiency of LCD display
devices by an average of 30 percent. By recycling light in the backlight,
Vikuiti reflective polarizers increase the amount of light that can be used by a
display.

* AED Rugged Tablet, Booth #314
AED offers green LED backlight kits to upgrade existing CCFL backlit LCD panels
to high-brightness sunlight readable displays with the highest efficiency in the
industry.

* Corning, Booth #453
Corning`s EAGLE XG glass substrates for LCDs are the industry`s first to contain
no added heavy metals or halides-allowing increased opportunities for LCD
technology to be green before, during and after use. It begins with removing
potentially harmful chemicals from the manufacturing process. The lack of heavy
metals increases the potential for recycling at the end of the device`s useful
life.

* Conductive Compounds Inc., Booth #336
Conductive Compounds takes steps to conserve, reuse, reclaim and recycle
materials. This includes collecting all scrap silver material-including
containers, rags, gloves and paper towels-for silver reclaim, which can be
subsequently used for other manufacturing processes and prevents it from
entering sensitive ground environments. Packaging and shipping materials, such
as containers, packing materials, cardboard and pallets, are recycled or reused
to reduce landfill waste. Lastly, raw materials used in manufacturing are
selected to optimize environmental safety while balancing the need for quality
products.

* DELO, Booth #542
DELO provides display manufacturers with solvent-free adhesives especially
suited for sealing electrophoretic displays, which consume less electricity than
LCD flat screens. The DELO adhesives protect the sensible display against
temperature and humidity.

* DisplaySearch, Booth #726
DisplaySearch has published the Green Technology in Flat Panel Displays: Market
Technology and Trends. Display Week attendees can learn more about this report
and DisplaySearch's valued suite of FPD-related market forecasts, technology
assessments, surveys, studies and analyses.

* Fujitsu Components America, Booth #671
Fujitsu`s next generation of resistive touch panels are based on an organic,
conductive polymer film. A patented, environmentally friendly, roll-coating
process is used to deposit the conductive polymer layer onto the panel using a
water-based solvent, which is more environmentally friendly than the more
typical sputtering-on process used with ITO films. This roll-coating process
also reduces costs associated with hazardous materials disposal and
environmental safety programs.

* LG Display, Booth #428
LG Display will showcase its eco-friendly products that consume less power and
require dramatically fewer components, while delivering high-resolution images
and crisp, picture quality. Demonstration highlights include the world`s lowest
power 32-inch LCD TV panel, in which energy use is slashed by 56 percent
compared to conventional LCD panels as a result of LG Display`s White Plus
technology-enhancing display brightness by adding a white pixel to the RGB
pixel, as well as its Optimal Power Control (OPC) technology. The company will
also be featuring the greenest 47-inch LCD TV panel, free of arsenic and halogen
in mechanical parts and PCBs, substances which are currently not regulated by
RoHS standards.

* Microsemi, Booth #239
Microsemi has pioneered a number of energy-saving technologies in its family of
backlighting, sensor and color management system solutions. The company`s
products drive both conventional and emerging high-efficiency LED backlight
solutions to deliver outstanding performance and functionality in eco-friendly
LCD TVs, notebook computers, and automotive and other display platforms and
applications. As a result, the company is playing a key role in enabling the
transition to more highly integrated and efficient "green" display technologies
in a wide range of consumer, commercial and industrial lighting applications.

* N-trig, Booth #479
N-trig prides itself on reducing the environmental impact across all aspects of
its business. Its DuoSense digitizer, which is the only interface device in the
market to support user input from both pen and capacitive touch in a single
device, is designed with the environment in mind, in order to make it
sustainable throughout its life cycle. This is backed by the company`s
commitment to setting and maintaining the highest of environmental standards in
its operations and supply chain.

* Qualcomm, Booth #635
The mirasol display from Qualcomm MEMS Technologies is an eco-friendly,
nature-inspired display technology that consumes significantly less power than
competing display technologies, enabling devices to run longer on fewer and
smaller batteries. By incorporating the energy-efficient mirasol display, mobile
devices will last longer between charges, extending the battery lifespan and
requiring fewer replacements, resulting in a significant reduction in toxic
Li-ion battery landfill waste.

About Display Week 2009

The 47th SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, dubbed Display
Week 2009, will take place Sunday, May 31 through Friday, June 5, 2009 at the
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Display Week is the
premier international gathering of scientists, engineers, manufacturers and
users in the field of electronic information displays. For more information on
SID 2009, visit www.sid2009.org.

About SID

The Society of Information Display (SID) is the only professional organization
focused on the display industry. In fact, by exclusively focusing on the
advancement of electronic-display technology, SID provides a unique platform for
industry collaboration, communication and training in all related technologies
while showcasing the industry`s best new products. With more than 6,000 members
worldwide, the organization`s members are professionals in the technical and
business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing,
applications, marketing and sales. To promote industry and academic technology
development, while also educating consumers on the importance of display
technology, SID hosts more than ten conferences a year, including their annual
showcase event Display Week, which brings emerging companies, display giants,
industry and academia all under one roof to showcase technology that will shape
the future. SID`s global headquarters are located at 1475 S. Bascom Ave., Ste.
114, Campbell, CA 95008. For more information, visit www.sid.org.

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