Electroluminescent display technology provides reliable and rugged durability for ultrasonic rail-flaw detectors

Jun 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Planar Systems, Inc. has been named the official display provider to Xingtai Xianfeng Ultrasonic Electronics for its ultrasonic rail-flaw detectors operating on China's entire railway network. Planar was awarded a China Ministry of Railroad contract to supply 6,000 (six thousand) EL320.240.36HB display components because of its proprietary thin film electroluminescent display (TFEL) display technology.

Clarity Matrix is Uniquely Architected for Digital Signage, Control Room and Corporate Applications

LAS VEGAS, Jun 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --At InfoComm 2010, Planar Systems, Inc., is unveiling the family of products and technologies which further establish the Clarity(TM) Matrix LCD Video Wall System as an industry-leading solution for new video wall applications in digital signage, control room, and corporate environments. Together, these products and technologies set a new standard for LCD video wall performance, functionality, and ease of installation and service. They are being shown in Planar's InfoComm booth, #C5658.

Clarity LED Series delivers optimized color performance, exact image control, long life and minimal maintenance

Jun 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Planar Systems, Inc. today announced initial shipments of the Clarity(TM) LED Series of LED-illuminated rear-projection video wall displays.

Feb 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Planar Systems, Inc. today announced that its proprietary thin film electroluminescent (TFEL) display technology has been chosen by United Kingdom-based Dytecna Systems Engineering for its new Crew Information Screen (CIS) design. Dytecna Systems Engineering Ltd., which manufactures and supplies power distribution solutions and Military Land Systems HUMS (Health and Usage Monitoring Systems) for use in military vehicles, containers, shelters, marine and rail applications, required a monitor that could endure the extreme temperatures and demanding ergonomic conditions encountered by armored vehicle drivers, and could meet the rigorous requirements of the UK's Ministry of Defense. Planar's TFEL solution demonstrates Planar's ongoing strategy to deliver display solutions specifically designed for high-performance operations in challenging environments and specialty government and military applications.

Dytecna Systems Engineering provides the design, development, manufacturing, supply and support of engineered solutions that improve the function and operation of their clients' assets. Primary capabilities include custom-built Electronic Architectures, Health & Usage Monitoring Systems, and Power Management and Generation products. All hardware is underpinned by ruggedized and easy-to-use software developed specifically for the application. When operating a military vehicle, drivers rely on Dytecna's Crew Information Screen (CIS) to provide instant feedback of relevant vehicle and platform status information. Planar's TFEL (EL320.240.36HB) display technology, used with Dytecna's Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), provides Dytecna a reliable display that they integrate into their system to effectively and reliably transmit necessary information to vehicle operators. The ruggedness, sunlight readability and low power consumption of Planar's TFEL displays were significant features vital to Dytecna's integrated display requirements for their CIS solution.