Cut through the mystique and learn about the challenges and solutions for manufacturing high definition optical media at the DaTARIUS "Blue Days" technical seminar. The DaTARIUS Group invites top companies from within the optical media manufacturing industry to the Blue Days (May 3-5) at the company's headquarters in Reutte, Austria.

"This seminar will provide comprehensive information for anyone involved in the manufacture of HD DVD and BD," says DaTARIUS CCO Thomas Hackl. "In addition to a special keynote session, experts from throughout the industry will be offering technical insights as well as market information and projections."

Sessions will cover every stage of optical manufacture and fulfilment: encoding, pre-mastering, mastering, electroforming, replication itself, quality control, packaging and printing. DaTARIUS will explain in detail the measurements required for blue format spec conform discs, and guide attendees through the quality control process, how it relates to the manufacturing flow, and how replicators can get perfect product to their customers.

DaTARIUS will also be officially launching its Blue format products and will be showcasing its DaTABANK with driveCubes for both BD and HD DVD. Also on display will be the mould temperate regulator from the DaTARIUS optimize product range, now upgraded for BD and HD DVD. This features widely-used and proven technology for high density media moulding that ensures optimum pit forming and cycle times.

Attendees at the Blue Days seminars will be given live demonstrations of Blue laser technology and testing solutions. Registration is required to attend this event. Contact your DaTARIUS Sales contact or register online @ www.datarius.com