Dalen Keys Re-Elected Chairman
of The Board For The U.S. Display Consortium
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 17, 2003-The U.S. Display Consortium (USDC), a public/private partnership chartered with developing the flat panel display (FPD) industry supply chain, today announced that Dalen E. Keys, Ph.D., has been re-elected chairman of its Governing Board. Dr. Keys, who is also DuPont Display's chief technical officer, will lead the USDC board in its decisions on policy, program content and disposition of funds available to the consortium to sponsor R&D projects in support of the FPD industry. USDC's President and CEO, Michael Ciesinski, and Chief Technical Officer M. Robert Pinnel, Ph.D., were also re-appointed to their respective positions.
Dr. Keys was first elected chairman of the USDC in February 2002. As chairman, he has played a key role in building USDC's relationship with the Army Research Laboratory; continuing support for the supply chain necessary for enabling the organic light emitting diode display (OLED) industry; and in recruiting potential consortium members.
"We are very pleased to have Dalen serve another term as USDC chairman," noted Ciesinski. "His actions as chairman this past year have played an important role in increasing awareness of the USDC's charter to initiate R&D projects that are helping to pave the way for bringing future display innovations to market. Dalen's experience as CTO for one of the display industry's market leaders brings a unique perspective on future growth opportunities in the display industry to his role at USDC, which will greatly benefit the consortium."
During his new term, Dr. Keys plans to re-establish and align USDC's programs with the plans of the U.S. Army and its new emphasis on the Flexible Display Initiative-an Army Transformation R&D effort aimed at speeding commercialization of flexible displays. In addition, Dr. Keys will strive to ensure the commercial success of USDC's programs so that the industry can benefit from the advancements in display technology that result from USDC funding.
Commenting on his re-appointment, Keys noted, "I am very enthusiastic to continue my role at USDC, especially during such a critical time when the display industry is emerging as the fastest growing sector in the electronics industry and has sparked the interest of the investment community. Since its creation in 1993, the USDC has helped to keep the display industry's focus on supply chain development. Today, the USDC is funding projects for LCDs, microdisplays, projection display systems and OLEDs. Together with the Army, we are defining the criteria necessary for enabling flexible displays, which will revolutionize the electronics devices we know today."
Keys also noted, "The USDC has proven invaluable for DuPont Displays, as well as other member companies, allowing for discussions on the industry direction, strategies and programs. Because the display dictates the design of devices into which it is integrated, I hope to increase the participation of OEMs who can play a key role in the development and adoption of next-generation displays."
Dr. Keys joined DuPont in 1984 as a research chemist working in high-speed photopolymer imaging systems, and became a research supervisor in 1988. From 1991 to 1998, he worked in several capacities with DuPont's Graphic Arts business, overseeing the successful transfer of the technical and manufacturing operation to Agfa. Dr. Keys joined DuPont iTechnologies, now known as DuPont Electronic & Communication Technologies, in August 1998 and participated in the initial founding of DuPont Displays. In December 1998, he became global technology director for iTechnologies with responsibility for overseeing an R&D budget of approximately $85 million. As CTO for Dupont Displays, Dr. Keys is now focusing his full attention on displays.
About the USDC Summits
The USDC sponsors summits throughout the year to gain industry consensus on impediments to the deployment of new display technologies, and to identify critical supply-chain projects that can speed product development and implementation.
For more information, please contact:
US Display Consortium
Heidi Hoffman
84 W. Santa Clara Street, Ste. 790
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 993-8111
heidi@usdc.org
About the U.S. Display Consortium
The U.S. Display Consortium is an industry-led public/private partnership providing a common platform for flat panel display and flexible microelectronics manufacturers and developers, FPD users, and the supplier base. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the consortium’s primary mission is to fund supply-chain projects and share the results with USDC member companies. The USDC also provides a communication channel among industry, government and the financial communities for display issues; sponsors workshops to broaden the impact of technological developments; and educates consumers on the importance of displays in providing access to information technology. More information about the USDC can be found at www.usdc.org
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