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.

The Revolutionary Clarity LED Series Offers Reliable 24/7 Operation and Superior Visual PerformanceFeb 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Planar Systems, Inc. today announced its Clarity(TM) LED Series rear projection video wall displays, ideal for government, military, energy, utilities, traffic and broadcast control room video walls that require 24/7 reliability and brilliant life-like images. Combining Planar's exclusive Clarity NaturalColor(TM) for a superior visual performance and maintenance-free solid state illumination, with up to eight times the life of traditional lamps, the new Clarity LED Series supports the Company's strategy to deliver innovative display solutions for mission-critical environments.

The Clarity LED Series will be unveiled at this year's Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam, Feb. 2-4 (Stand 3B81), and includes the 70-inch c70HD-LED (1920X1080 resolution), Clarity RP-LED (SXGA+ resolution) and Clarity RX-LED (XGA resolution) rear-projection displays (available in 50" and 67"). All displays within the Clarity LED Series utilize the latest DLP(R) technology and are available with Open or Indisys(TM) image processing electronics options.

Jan 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Planar Systems, Inc. today announced the addition of two new touchscreen displays to its successful product lineup. Ideal for use in a variety of retail, healthcare and government/education applications such as POS terminals, retail digital signage, point-of-information displays, healthcare check-in stations or government information kiosks, the new PA1575R touchscreen system and PT2275SW touchscreen LCD support Planar's strategic commitment to address the growing use of touchscreens within these specialty markets.

On display this week at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Convention & Expo in New York (Planar Booth #247), the PA1575R all-in-one system with a 15" touchscreen computer is specifically designed for POS applications. Easily integrated with a variety of networks, the thin profile touchscreen computer features Microsoft Windows(R) XP or WePOS operating systems, a fanless 1 GHz Intel(R) Celeron processor, 1 GB memory, and a resistive touch screen, which can be activated by a finger, gloved hand, credit card, pen or stylus. The PA1575R is also designed to accommodate a card swipe on the side.

Projectors Receive Rave Reviews from Home Theater Enthusiasts

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Dec. 2, 2009-- In September, Planar Systems, Inc. unveiled its Runco QuantumColor^™ Q-750i and Q-750d lampless LED projectors to Runco’s worldwide dealer network. Dealers have responded very positively and have placed orders for hundreds of demonstration projectors for their showrooms in the first few weeks after announcement.