大聯大取得MicroVision PicoP®掃描光機模組全產品線正式代理
MicroVision and WPG Holdings, the Number One Global Semiconductor Distributor, Enter Distribution Agreement for Asia
REDMOND, Wash. and Taipei, Taiwan– Sept 15, 2017 – MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS), a leader in innovative ultra-miniature projection display and sensing technology, and WPG Holdings (TSE: 3702, WPG), the largest distributor of semiconductor components in Asia, today announced that they have entered into an agreement for distribution of MicroVision’s line of PicoP® scanning engines across Asia.
2017年9月15日,華盛頓 美國/ 台北 台灣消息 - 微投影顯示和感應技術的世界領導廠商MicroVision公司(納斯達克股票代碼:MVIS)和亞太區最大的半導體零組件通路商大聯大控股公司(TSE:3702,WPG)今天宣布已經簽署了大聯大在亞洲區代理MicroVision PicoP®掃描光機模組全產品線的協議。
WPG will distribute MicroVision’s engine products in China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia through its subsidiaries AIT Group, WPG Korea and South Asia. MicroVision has announced its plans to have three different PicoP scanning engines in the market in 2017 and 2018: the first engine is available now for applications that benefit from a small form factor display engine; the second engine, for which development kits began sampling this quarter, combines projected display with an interactive user interface that mimics the familiar touch screen of a smartphone or tablet; the third engine is a 3D sensing solution for mid-range LiDAR, and samples are expected to be available in the first half of 2018.
大聯大將通過旗下詮鼎集團及大聯大海外事業群(韓國與南亞),在中國,台灣,日本,韓國,印度和東南亞全面代理MicroVision的光機模組全系列產品。。MicroVision早在年初已宣布2017年以及 2018年的三個光機模組計畫。第一個光機為已經量產的PicoP雷射激光掃描微投影模駔;第二個光機模組結合了原有的投影加上互動式觸控介面,讓用戶從一個極小光機模組即可擁有手機或是平板觸控的體驗,樣品於本季Q3剛開始亮相;第三個光機模組為中距離光達的LiDAR 3D感測方案,樣機目前預計2018年上半年度推出。
“We are intrigued by the different scanning engine products MicroVision is developing and impressed with the capabilities of PicoP® scanning technology to support multiple applications from a common technology platform,” said Frank Yeh, Chief Executive Officer of WPG. “We see great potential with this product line and are looking forward to introducing this ground breaking technology to our customers across Asia.”
大聯大執行長葉福海先生表示:“我們對MicroVision正在開發的不同光機模組深感興趣,從共用技術平台卻支持多種不同產業場景應用。 我們看到這個產品線有很大的潛力,並期待著向亞洲客戶推出這一突破性的技術。”
“Bringing new technology to market requires strong partners, and WPG and its subsidiaries have the leadership, regional presence and demonstrated service level we were seeking in a distributor,” said Alexander Tokman, President and Chief Executive Officer of MicroVision. “As the number one semiconductor distributor in Asia with trans-national services and established customer relationships across the Asia region, this partnership with WPG can help us grow the market for our PicoP® scanning engines.”
MicroVision總裁兼首席執行官亞歷山大·托克曼(Alexander Tokman)表示:“將新技術引入市場需要強大的合作夥伴,大聯大及旗下公司就具備了絕佳的領導力和地區優勢。 “身為亞洲首屈一指的半導體代理,大聯大既有跨亞業務也有絕佳的客戶關係作,與大聯大的合作可以幫助我們拓展PicoP®微投影光機的市場。”
WPG and its subsidiaries will provide sales and marketing and technical support as well as distribution services. The agreement is effective immediately.
大聯大及旗下公司將提供銷售,營銷和技術支持以及分銷服務。協議立即生效。
About MicroVision
MicroVision is the creator of PicoP® scanning technology, an ultra-miniature laser projection and sensing solution based on the laser beam scanning methodology pioneered by the company. MicroVision's platform approach for this advanced display and sensing solution means that it can be adapted to a wide array of applications and form factors. It is an advanced solution for a rapidly evolving, always-on world. MicroVision’s business model and product line offering includes display and sensing engines, licensing its patented technology and selling components to licensees for incorporation into their scanning engines.
Extensive research has led MicroVision to become an independently recognized leader in the development of intellectual property. MicroVision’s IP portfolio has been recognized by the Patent Board as a top 50 IP portfolio among global industrial companies and has been included in the Ocean Tomo 300 Patent Index. The company is based in Redmond, Wash.
For more information, visit the company’s website at www.microvision.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MicroVisionInc or follow MicroVision on Twitter at @MicroVision.
MicroVision公司简介
MicroVision是PicoP®扫描技术的创始人,该公司是一家基于激光束扫描方法的超微型激光投影和感应解决方案。 MicroVision的这种先进的显示和感应解决方案的平台方法意味着它可以适应广泛的应用和形式因素。它是快速发展,永远在线的世界的先进解决方案。广泛的研究使MicroVision成为知识产权发展的独立认可领导者。 MicroVision的知识产权组合已被专利委员会认定为全球工业公司中的前50名知识产权组合,并已被纳入Ocean Tomo 300专利指数。该公司总部位于华盛顿州雷德蒙德市。
更多信息,請上MicroVision公司官網www.microvision.com,臉書www.facebook.com/MicroVisionInc或推特Twitter at @MicroVision.
About WPG
WPG Holdings is the number 1* global semiconductor distributor and the largest electronics distributor in Asia, with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan (TSE:3702). WPG Holdings, operating through four leading semiconductor components distributors (WPIg, SACg, AITg, and YOSUNg), serves as a franchise partner for nearly 250 world-wide suppliers. With 5,100 staff in about 71 IED and 34 Non-IED sales offices around the world (about 43 IED & 34 Non-IED in Greater China and Asia Pacific region), WPG Holdings achieved US$16.65 billion in 2016 revenue. (*Source: Ranked No. 1 by Gartner Research Mar. 2017.)
大聯大控股简介
大聯大控股是全球第一*,亞太區最大的半導體零組件通路商,總部位於臺北(TSE:3702),旗下擁有世平、品佳、詮鼎及友尚,員工人數約5,100人,代理產品供應商超過250家,全球約71個IED & 34個 Non-IED分銷據點(亞太區IED 43個& Non-IED 34個),2016年營業額達166.5億美金。(*市場排名依Gartner 2017年3月公布數據)
MicroVision and PicoP are trademarks of MicroVision, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this release, including those using words such as plans, expects or similar words and those relating to shipping schedules, future product and product applications are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the company's forward-looking statements include the following: our ability to raise additional capital when needed; products incorporating our PicoP® scanning technology may not achieve market acceptance, commercial partners may not perform under agreements as anticipated, we may be unsuccessful in identifying parties interested in paying any amounts or amounts we deem desirable for the purchase or license of IP assets, our or our customers failure to perform under open purchase orders; our financial and technical resources relative to those of our competitors; our ability to keep up with rapid technological change; government regulation of our technologies; our ability to enforce our intellectual property rights and protect our proprietary technologies; the ability to obtain additional contract awards; the timing of commercial product launches and delays in product development; the ability to achieve key technical milestones in key products; dependence on third parties to develop, manufacture, sell and market our products; potential product liability claims; and other risk factors identified from time to time in the company's SEC reports, including the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Except as expressly required by federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in circumstances or any other reason.
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Contact:
MicroVision
Dawn Goetter, ir@microvision.com, 425-882-6629 (investors)
Heather Hewit, heatherh@lotus823.com, 732-212-0823 (media)
WPG Holdings
WPG MarCom, marcom@wpgholdings.com, 886-2-8797 8860
AIT Group Taiwan, microvision.tw@aitgroup.com.tw, 886-2-2656 3868
AIT Group China, microvision.cn@aitgroup.com.cn, 86-21-2309 9388
AIT Group Japan, microvision.jp@aitgroup.com.tw, 81-3-6744 2555
WPG Korea, steve.lim@kr.wpgholdings.com, 82-2-425 2800
WPG South Asia, kkfoong@sa.wpgholdings.com, 65-6282 5188