Marchon3D® and Japanese 3D Pioneer, Arisawa, Partner to Advance 3D Technology

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CES Booth #21718, South Hall -- Marchon3D® and Arisawa™, the Japanese consumer electronics pioneer, have partnered to advance the development of passive 3D technology.

Arisawa is best known for its benchmark role in creating 3D passive technology using its Xpol® patterned retardation layer for 3D-compatible displays. Xpol is bonded to the surface of LCD displays, which allows users to view flicker free 3D stereoscopic content when wearing polarized glasses.

"We worked with Arisawa when we were developing our M3D® technology. We needed to make it work with Xpol not only because it is the best in terms of quality, but it's the standard in almost all of the smaller sized screens used for laptops and televisions," said David Johnson, President of Marchon3D. "Arisawa was involved in all of our quality control and testing of our glasses to make sure they meet their very high standards. I'm happy to say that we met and surpassed all of Arisawa's standards and requirements." 

Marchon3D will work with Arisawa's technical teams at its research facilities in Japan. Together, they will collaborate on the collective development of passive 3D technology, including working with and testing new materials.

"Marchon3D's commitment to excellence in the 3D experience is in line with our philosophy," said Sanji Arisawa, President and CEO, Arisawa. "As the technology for passive 3D technology improves, it makes sense that 3D glasses improve in parallel. Working with Marchon3D – literally sitting next to us in our labs - ensures that they will continue to have the highest performing 3D glasses in the world."

"We believe in the future of passive 3D technology and are continuing to invest and seek ways to improve the overall 3D experience," continued Johnson. "We are looking forward to experiencing the innovation that comes from this collaboration in the coming year."

About Arisawa
Arisawa Manufacturing LTD.'s history dates back 1909 when it first began to manufacture batten lace embroidery. Arisawa (www.arisawa.co.jp) is a public company in Tokyo Stock Exchange, section 1. Arisawa started its 3D activity in 1999 and established a technology making X-Pol filter that has been the standard component in professional 3D monitors. X-Pol has been used in consumer application such as notebook PC, desktop PC and tablet PC. Arisawa is regarded as a pioneer in 3D display.

About Marchon3D®
Marchon3D (http://www.marchon3d.com, a division of Marchon Eyewear, markets 3D eyewear featuring a portfolio of patented and patent-pending M3D® lens technologies that stand apart from all other premium 3D lenses due to its unique, optically contoured lens design. The lenses are inserted into premium-style frames that offer wearers superior fit, comfort and an outstanding 3D viewing experience.  M3D lenses also provide full UV protection.

About Marchon Eyewear, Inc. 
Marchon Eyewear, Inc. is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear. The company markets its products under prestigious brand names including: Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Flexon®, Jil Sander, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Nautica, Nike, Nine West Salvatore Ferragamo, Sean John and Valentino.  Headquartered in New York, with regional offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Venice, Marchon distributes its products through numerous local sales offices serving over 80,000 accounts in more than 100 countries.

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