Sony DADC has announced that they now have six 50 GB Blu-ray Disc production lines up and running. Sony announced its 50 GB Blu-ray production plans in May of this year and is now ramping up production to 60K discs per day. In addition to the six dual layer lines currently running, the company has nine 25 GB Blu-ray Disc production machines in operation and has shipped over three million Blu-ray Discs for a client base of over 35 customers since beginning production in May of this year.

The company, which announced its 50 GB Blu-ray production plans in May
of this year, is currently ramping up production to 60K discs per day. High
demand for the 50 GB dual layer Blu-ray Disc is a result of the format’s
ability to deliver superior, uncompressed audio and high bit-rate video,
more value added interactive content, as well as more available space to
include additional bonus features such as deleted scenes, interviews and
commentary.

“We are encouraged by the performance of both our 25 GB single layer
and 50 GB dual layer production technologies, both of which are meeting our
expectations,” stated Michael Mitchell, Executive Vice President,
Manufacturing and Engineering for Sony DADC. “My hat is off to our
development and process engineering teams worldwide, all of whom have
contributed tirelessly to bring these capabilities to life.”

“We know that our customers are looking for the finest audio and video
experience possible from Blu-ray Disc. BD50 is an essential part of our
strategy to expand offerings of uncompromised audio, video and added value
to consumers both domestically and internationally,” said Don Eklund,
Executive Vice President, Advanced Technologies, Sony Pictures Home
Entertainment.

Source: prnewswire.com