One to One: Singulus says if replicators can produce DVD-9s, they can do BD-50s

[dobyblue]

http://oto-online.com/index.php?opti...=747&Itemid=49

"The Hollywood studios are pushing for a format with the 50GB capacity that dual layer BD provides," Sylvia Hitzel, Singulus vice president of marketing and sales, told One to One. "Not everyone has seen a dual layer machine before and our launch will both explain the technology and demonstrate that any replicator has the capability of manufacturing this format. It is more complicated than DVD, but if someone can produce DVD-9, then they are certainly able to produce BD50 with the right technology and support."

Singulus will be showing off the new Blu-line II replicators at an event later this month (Feb 27-28) at their HQ in Kahl, Germany.

I'm sure all Blu-ray Disc replication experts will be invited.

Program
Day 1 - February 27, 2008 - Technical Session
The event will mark the official introduction of the Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc Manufacturing System BLULINE II including anextensive seminar program of presentations on latest technology, product developments and market information.  
Registration, 8:30 am
Start of Program, 9:30 am
Welcome / SINGULUS, Stefan A. Baustert 
Welcome & Briefing / SINGULUS, Sylvia Hitzel 
Guest Speaker / TBA 
Coffee Break 
Guest Speaker / Understanding & Solutions, Jim Bottoms 
Guest Speaker / Restoration of Movies, Granada Media, Fiona Maxwell 
 Lunch Break 
Guest Speaker / Sony, Osamu Kawakubo 
Guest Speaker / GFK, Jürgen Boyny 
Mastering of Blu-ray, Guido Dalessi 
Coffee Break 
BLULINE II for Blu-ray Dual Layer, S. Hotz / E. Sichmann 
Conclusion Day 1 / SINGULUS, Sylvia Hitzel 
End of the Technical Session 
Hotel check in 
Start Evening Program 


 
Day 2 - February 28, 2008 
On day 2 of our event we continue with hardware demonstrations. After lunch we focus in our presentation on Solar and new products. 
Start of Hardware Demonstrations 
BLULINE II_NewDual Layer Blu-ray Disc Manufacturing System 
CRYSTALLINE_3rd Generation Mastering – Fully automatic Inline System for BD, HD DVD and DVD 
SKYLINE II_Replication Line for CD, CD-Card, DVD 5 and Single Layer HD DVD 
SPACELINE II_Replication Line for DVD 5, 9, 10 formats, including HD DVD 
TAURUS_Replication Line for CD-R, DVD/R and HD DVD/R 
New Products 

TIMARIS_PVD Cluster Tool for MRAM, Thin Film Heads & Semiconductor
OPTICUS_Inline Coating System for Eyeglass Lenses 
DECOLINE_Inline Production System for Decorative Coatings 
 Lunch 
Start "New Business Session" after lunch 
Introduction / Stefan A. Baustert 
New Products / Dr. Ing. Anton Pawlakowitsch 
Solar Technology / Hans-Jürgen Stangl 
Conclusion Day 2 / Sylvia Hitzel 
End of Event

http://www.singulus.de/fascination-blu.html

[Scorxpion]

Europe should me more than happy now...Good News

[Blu Titan]

This is significant news, and will go a long way towards dispersing some of the FUD from the red camp. Thanks Doby!

[181]

It sounds to me more like "don't be scared of BD50's. We have the machines to make them for you. They are a lot like making DVD9's, since they are both dual layered, but BD50's require our new replicators."

However, the post title makes it seems like DVD9 replicators can produce BD50's.

This is expected that they would be making new BD50 replicators. Maybe they are emphasizing the ease of operating one of them. It's good news regardless.

Actually, looks like they offer technology to upgrade your DVD9 replicator to produce BD50s

[desmond]

more replication related fud debunked.... thanks!