Hitachi-LG Data Storage (HLDS, HL-DT-ST or H-L Data Storage), a 51-49

joint venture A joint venture (JV) is a business entity created by two or more parties, generally characterized by shared ownership, shared returns and risks, and shared governance. Companies typically pursue joint ventures for one of four reasons: to acce ...

between Hitachi, Ltd. and

LG Electronics LG Electronics Inc. () is a South Korean Multinational corporation, multinational major appliance and consumer electronics corporation headquartered in Yeouido-dong, Seoul, South Korea. LG Electronics is a part of LG, LG Corporation, the fourth ...

, is a manufacturer of DVD and Blu-ray optical disc drives for desktop computers and laptops. Founded in late 2000, the company began operation in January 2001. In 2006, HLDS began developing Blu-ray Disc drives. The company claims that it has led the disk drive industry in market share since its founding, with a 20% share for fiscal year 2001, 29% for fiscal year 2012, and 60% for fiscal year 2016. Building upon its core optical technology and extensive experience in production management, the company is currently expanding its product lineup to includ
interactive digital signageTOF (Time of Flight) 3D sensorsunmanned store solutions
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in-vehicle air purifiers.

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List of HL-DT-ST optical drive models
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