Optoma Corporation
Optoma Corporation (Chinese: 奧圖碼科技) is a multi-national audio and visual solutions provider specializing in the design and manufacturer of projectors, professional audiovisual solutions, digital cinema, laser projectors, LED projectors, DLP projectors, interactive projectors, image processing equipment and software, projection mapping, digital signage and retail solutions, and professional audio products.
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| Industry | Electronics |
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| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | New Taipei, Taiwan |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | SY Chen, Chairman |
Number of employees | 500+ (2019) |
| Parent | Coretronic Corporation |
| Website | www.optoma.com |
Optoma Corporation has regional headquarters in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and China. Optoma Corporation is part of the Coretronic Group, which has facilities for R&D and manufacturing based in Hsinchu, Taiwan and Kunshan, China.
History
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| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2000 | The Optoma brand was born. |
| 2002 | Optoma Corporation established. [1] |
| 2003 | Optoma launched world’s first 65-inch DLP Projection television [2] and won the Consumer Electronics Show Innovations Award in 2003. [3] |
| 2005 | Optoma announced the world's first all-in-one DVD projector, the MovieTime™ [4] DV10.[5] |
| 2006 | Optoma launched HD81-World’s 1st 1080P Home Cinema Projector. |
| 2008 | Optoma launched PK101-World’s 1st Pico Projector. |
| 2013-2015 | An ultra-mobile LED light source projector range (ML750/ML1000) [6] as well as Optoma's first laser phosphor technology illuminated projector (ZU650) [7] was announced in 2013 and 2015 respectively. |
| 2014 | Optoma acquired California-based NuForce, a manufacturer of consumer audio equipment.[8] |
| 2016 |
Infocomm 2016 (Las Vegas) saw the announcement of the world's first 4K UHD ultra short throw laser projector from Optoma. [9] |
| 2017 |
Optoma provided the first 4K UHD laser projector UHZ65 for the home cinema category. |
| 2018 |
In CES 2018, Optoma announced the UHD51A, the world's 1st 4K UHD projector which can work with Amazon Alexa voice assistant. Utilizing Texas Instruments' DLP projection technology, [10] Optoma is a designer and manufacturer for home, business, education, and professional display solutions. |
| 2019 |
Optoma announced all-in-one QUAD LED display (FHDQ130), ProScene 4K UHD Laser Projector (ZK1050) and the Dolby Digital 2.0 Smart 4K UHD Laser Cinema (P1). |
Global Awards
Global Awards for Optoma 4K Projection
In 2019
- UHD51A Taiwan Excellence 2019 Silver Award
- UHD51A India T3 Magazine Projector of the year (2019 March)
- UHZ65 SVI Shortlisted Trade Award 2019 FINALIST
- UHL55 Taiwan Excellence 2019
- P1 Engadget Best of CES 2019 FINALIST
- P1 Gotta Be Mobile Best of CES 2019:15 things you”ll want to buy this year
- P1 Best of CES Asia 2019 ZOL
- P1 Projector Central 2019 Infocomm Best of Show Award
- P1 CIT 2019最佳综合性能大奖
- P1 Good Design Award 2019
- ZK1050 Projector Central 2019 Infocomm Best of Show Award
- ZK1050 AV Technology’s Best Of Show
In 2018
- UHD51A Engadget Best of CES 2018
- UHD51A Amazon’s Choice
- UHD51A GottobeMobile Best of CES 2018
- UHD51A Top 100 Most Trusted Products & Services in Vietnam awards
- UHD60 Digital Trends Editors’ Choice
- UHD60 VGP2018 Summer Award – Japan
- UHD65 WHAT HI*FI India 5 Stars
- UHD65 Taiwan Excellence 2018
- UHD65 5 Stars Review Stuff Magazine
- UHZ65 AVForums Recommended Award
- UHZ65 Smart Building Award 2018
- UHZ65 AV News Awards 2018 FINALIST
- UHZ65 AV Projector of the Year – Colosseum, Oslo
- UHZ65 AV Display Innovation of the Year FINALIST
- UHZ880 HIFI 头条风云榜 推荐奖
- UHZ880+2018数字视听行业十大品牌十大影响力品牌
Global Awards for Optoma AIO QUAD LED Wall
- FHDQ130 Best of Show InfoComm 2019 Rental & Staging Systems
- FHDQ130 Installation‘s Best of Show Awards at ISE 2019
- FHDQ130 Digital Signage Magazine’s InfoComm Best of Show Awards 2019
References
- "Optoma Corporation Profile". Bloomberg. Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- "Widescreen Review Webzine | News | Optoma Introduces New HD2 DLP Rear Projection TVs". www.widescreenreview.com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- Herman, Ami. "Optoma Utilizes Oplus Technologies' Rembrandt-1 Chip in its Award-Winning High Definition Rear Projection TVs | Business Wire". www.businesswire.com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- "MOVIETIME Trademark - Registration Number 3043237 - Serial Number 76528626 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com.
- "ProjectorCentral News - Jan 6 2005 - Optoma Announces MovieTime DV10 Projector With DVD". www.projectorcentral.com.
- Kayye, Gary (11 April 2016). "Optoma Launches Ultra-Light, Short Throw Projector Aimed at Both Business and Home - rAVe [Publications]". rAVe Publications. rAVe Publications. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ASHLEY, CHARLOTTE. "Optoma launches 6,000 lumen laser | Products | InAVate". www.inavateonthenet.net. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- "Optoma Acquires Acclaimed Californian Consumer Audio Company NuForce". AudioXpress. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- Irving, Michael. "This projector can throw 100-inch UHD video from just 2 inches". newatlas.com. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- Benedict, Emily (13 January 2015). "21 Scientific And Technical Achievements To Be Honored With Academy Awards®". The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 6 September 2016.