Planar, a privately owned company headquartered in the United States, functions as a subsidiary of Leyard Optoelectronic Co., Ltd., specializing in computers and electronics manufacturing. Founded in 1983 and operating with approximately 530 employees, the company provides display and digital signage technology, offering products such as video walls, large format LCD displays, and interactive touch screen monitors.
Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management at Planar, on September 17, 2026, discussed the distinct features of displays required for mission-critical command-and-control rooms, emphasizing the need for 24/7 reliability and performance in high-stakes environments. Earlier, on September 8, Planar launched its Chameleon Series and Mosaic Series, expanding creative options for LED display design beyond conventional video wall formats. The Chameleon Series introduces ultra-slim double-sided LED displays, measuring under 2 inches deep, capable of independent or synchronized dual-sided content to create two distinct audience experiences from a single unit. This followed Leyard Europe showcasing Planar DirectLight Pro Series video walls at IBC 2026 on September 2, highlighting their high-performance visualization capabilities for studio and on-camera applications within live IP production environments.
Planar's customers primarily consist of broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of Planar's customers include NBC Sports and Noticias Telemundo.
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