Signature XJ-M256 Used for Onboard Training, Video
Conferencing and Entertainment
DOVER,
NJ, May 28, 2015 — Casio
America, Inc., a
leading industry manufacturer of LampFree® projectors, is proud to
announce that its Signature XJ-M256 LampFree® projector has
been sent to the International
Space Station. It will be operated by crew members for onboard training
activities including spacewalking and complex robotics, among others. The
projector will also be used for crew video conferences with support staff on
the ground and for entertainment purposes such as watching TV or movies during
their off-duty hours. This is the first time a projector has ever been used on
the International Space Station in this capacity.
“Casio
is excited our LampFree® projector has been selected as the first Data
Projector in space and made the long journey to the International Space Station,”
said Joe Gillio, Senior Director Product Marketing, Casio’s Business Projector
Division. “Crew members typically watched video on small laptop screens and
were in need of a projector capable of displaying video in a large-scale
format. We are confident our Signature XJ-M256 projector will exceed
expectations in quality, reliability and performance.”
The Signature XJ-M256 is powered by Casio’s 5th
generation LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source technology. This LampFree® light source combines a laser, fluorescent element and
LEDs to generate high brightness and a 20,000 hour estimated lifespan with
minimal brightness degradation and continuous operation for a low total cost of
operation. The LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source technology provides a
greater increase in color spectrum when compared to a mercury lamp.