ZINK Imaging, Inc. and Lite-On Technology Corporation to Deliver a Range of Innovative Zero Ink(TM) Products
Partnership Will Enable Lite-On to Deliver New Products With the ZINK(TM) Zero Ink(TM) Technology
| Source: ZINK Imaging
BEDFORD, MA--(Marketwire - January 8, 2009) - ZINK Imaging, Inc. and Lite-On Technology Corp.
today publicly announced their strategic partnership, already underway, for
the design, commercialization and marketing of a range of ZINK™-enabled
digital printing products.
In this partnership, ZINK Imaging, the inventor of the ZINK Zero Ink™
Technology and manufacturer of the ZINK Paper™, is collaborating with
Lite-On on the development of ZINK-enabled devices for companies looking to
deliver innovative printing solutions to their customers. These companies
will bring ZINK-enabled devices and ZINK Paper to the marketplace under
their respective brands.
ZINK Imaging and Lite-On are actively collaborating with numerous global
companies and expect the first in an extensive roadmap of ZINK-enabled
products to ship in 2009. One of the innovative new products under
development is a digital frame with a built-in 4"x6" ZINK printer. What
differentiates this product from other digital frames in the market is its
ultra-thin design and the unique simplicity and convenience of ink-free
printing, both enabled by the Zero Ink technology.
ZINK Imaging and Lite-On together are creating a new "ZINK" generation of
printing devices and integrated products. The ability to print without ink
allows these devices to be embeddable, mobile, simple to use, easy to
maintain, and more respectful of the planet than any other printing
alternative. This fundamentally allows printing to be an even more valuable
and integral part of our digital world.
At the heart of all ZINK-enabled products is the patented ZINK Paper, an
advanced composite material with embedded yellow, magenta, and cyan dye
crystals. These dye crystals, named Amorphochromic™ crystals, are one
of the key fundamental inventions that make Zero Ink printing possible. A
ZINK-enabled device uses heat to activate and colorize these crystals. A
single sheet of ZINK Paper alone contains over one billion crystals.
Lite-On is a multi-billion dollar component and consumer electronics
products supplier based in Taiwan. Lite-On currently has a vast imaging
product line including digital frames, printers, camera phone components,
and digital cameras.
"We are committed to developing technology solutions that offer our OEM
partners and, ultimately, end-users, with the most innovative consumer
electronics devices on the market," said Anthony Chvala, Lite-On Corporate
VP Business Development. "Our partnership with ZINK Imaging will enable us
to enhance our existing product lines and create totally new product
categories with the ZINK Technology."
"Lite-On strives to develop innovative solutions for consumers," said Wendy
Caswell, President and CEO ZINK Imaging. "The combination of the Lite-On
resources with the ZINK Technology creates a powerful partnership with the
capability to deliver a range of ZINK-enabled products to our brand company
partners."
About ZINK Imaging
ZINK Imaging Inc., a privately held company, was founded to enable millions
of customers to enjoy the magic of ZINK™ Zero Ink™ products. ZINK
Imaging invented, manufactures, and is an OEM supplier of the ZINK Printing
Technology and the award winning ZINK Paper™ to partners that will bring
ZINK-enabled products to market under their respective brands. ZINK
Imaging's headquarters and research and development labs are in
Massachusetts, with a state of the art manufacturing facility in Whitsett,
North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.ZINK.com.
The ZINK™ Technology and ZINK™ trademarks are owned by ZINK Imaging,
Inc.
About Lite-On Technology
Lite-On Technology Corporation (2301.TW) is a leading ODM (Design
manufacturer) supplier in Taiwan. The company was founded in 1975 and was
the first technology company to be listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange. After
thirty years of growth and a 4-in-1 merger, its product portfolio now
focuses on consumer electronic, imaging, enclosure, power supply and LED
products. R&D strength coupled with innovative industrial design allows
Lite-On Tech to offer customers a wide variety of products and services.
For more information please visit www.liteon.com.