Elbit
Systems of America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, Ltd., has contracted
with Laser Light Engines, Inc. (LLE), the leader in laser illumination for high brightness digital
projection,
to manufacture the LLE DSG-265™, a high-powered, solid state de-speckled GREEN laser
module that is revolutionizing the way movies are watched.
LLE's "universal"
architecture enable its systems to plug and play with new projection systems or
can upgrade tens of thousands of existing installations, enabling both companies
to explore an exciting new marketing opportunity.
“This partnership with a
world-class laser manufacturer is a major step forward in the commercialization
of laser-based digital projection,” said Bill Beck, founder and EVP of Business
Development at Laser Light Engines.
“LLE’s laser engines are rapidly gaining
acceptance in the projection industry because of the outstanding image quality
and lower cost of ownership our technology enables. Now, with ESA's high-volume,
precision manufacturing capabilities supporting us, we are well positioned to
meet the growing demand for laser illumination systems for 2D and 3D Digital
Cinema, digital signage, and other laser illumination applications worldwide.”
Until
now, illumination for digital projectors has been delivered by fifty year-old
technology: high pressure Xenon gas discharge lamps that are costly to use,
expensive to replace, and do not provide consistent, controllable light.
The new LLE DSG-265 laser will be incorporated into a
complete red/green/blue (RGB) laser illumination system that replaces traditional high pressure gas
discharge lamps with a solid-state, digitally controllable light source,
capable of producing dramatically brighter and sharper images, with less energy
use and a much lower total cost of ownership (TCO). The DSG-265’s unique design and construction provide fiber-delivered,
high-power, de-speckled green light output from a compact integrated module.
“We are excited to be partnering
with LLE to develop the manufacturing process for this efficient, solid state
laser,” stated Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO of Elbit Systems of America.
“Being on the cutting-edge of this new laser technology offers a robust
opportunity for both companies. With over 32 years of experience in manufacturing
innovative lasers for defense and commercial customers, we stand ready to support
LLE’s manufacturing, technical, and logistic needs.”
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC Elbit
Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products and
system solutions focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland
security, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout
the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting
those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United
States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems
Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range
of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For
additional information, visit:
www.elbitsystems-us.com.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit
Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide
range of programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit
Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and
naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence
surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems
("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW
suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military
communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing military platforms, developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing a
range of support services. For additional information, visit:
www.elbitsystems.com.
