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HUION

HUION (Chinese: 绘王) is a Chinese[2] pen tablet display brand[3] founded in 2011 by Henry Xu.[4] It is owned by Huion Trend (short for Shenzhen Huion Trend Technology Co., Ltd., formerly known as Huion Animation).[5] It mainly manufactures drawing tablets,[6] and pen displays.[7] It also produces digital notebooks.[8] The brand's tablet devices are usually economical,[9] and it developed a stylus technology called PenTech.[10]

HUION
IndustryGraphics tablet
Founded2011[1]
FounderHenry Xu
HeadquartersShenzhen
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsDigital ink devices
OwnerHuion Trend
Websitewww.huion.com

HUION specializes in the production of drawing tablets.[11] Its tablet products are suitable for beginners,[12] as well as professionals.[13] The Kamvas and Inspiroy series are the representative products of the brand.[14] Headquartered in Shenzhen,[15] its products are also available in overseas markets such as the US,[16] Singapore, and Indonesia.[17]

HUION is seen as a competitor to Wacom,[18] and they respectively occupy the mid-range and higher-end markets of graphics tablet.[19] In July 2021, the brand released the Kamvas Pro 24.[20] As of November 2022, it had more than 10 million users.[21]

History edit

HUION entered the graphics tablet industry in 2011.[22] In 2014, its first light pad product was introduced.[23] In 2019, the brand made a foray into Japan.[24] In the same year, the Kamvas Pro 22 became available.[25]

In 2021, HUION launched the Kamvas 16.[26] In July 2022, its owner's name was changed from Huion Animation to Huion Trend.[5]

In January 2023, the brand rolled out the Kamvas Studio 16 and Kamvas Studio 24.[5] In January 2024, HUION attended CES in Las Vegas.[27]

References edit

  1. ^ Zubi Khan (October 19, 2021). "HUION Launches a Bluetooth Graphics Tablet". CGMagazine.
  2. ^ Mahesh De Andrado (May 1, 2022). "Efficiency is key with the Huion Mini Keydial KD100". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Gabriel Morgan (May 10, 2023). "3 Light Boxes That Will Help You Effortlessly Trace Your Drawings". Popular Science. ISSN 0161-7370. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "HUION turns 20". Ta Kung Pao. January 21, 2021. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "HUION Exhibits at CES 2024". Ta Kung Pao. March 7, 2024. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024.
  6. ^ J. D. Biersdorfer (December 14, 2017). "Drawing on the Desktop". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017.
  7. ^ James Abbott (January 15, 2024). "HUION Introduces Its New Flagship Pen Displays for Professionals". Yahoo News.
  8. ^ Kristin Tablang (December 5, 2023). "Ten Digital Notebooks to Keep Your Thoughts Organized". Robb Report.
  9. ^ Jen Gillette (2024). Digital Painting and Rendering for Theatrical Design. Routledge. p. 33. ISBN 978-1-003-82698-9.
  10. ^ Marco Ravetto (February 6, 2024). "Chinese E-ink Device Manufacturer HUION Launches Various Graphics Tablets in Italy". Wired.
  11. ^ Terri Williams (October 13, 2023). "3 Light Boxes That Will Help You Effortlessly Trace Your Drawings". Popular Science. ISSN 0161-7370. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024.
  12. ^ Brian Barnett (April 1, 2022). "Five Drawing Tablets For Beginners". IGN. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024.
  13. ^ Oscar Hartzog (February 4, 2022). "15 Drawing Tablets for Making Art". Yahoo News.
  14. ^ Adrian Kingsley-Hughes (November 28, 2022). "Get creative: Six drawing tablets on sale from $32 for Cyber Monday". ZDNET.
  15. ^ "Drawing Like a Pro". The Nation. October 13, 2019. Archived from the original on January 2, 2024.
  16. ^ Jacob Kastrenakes (January 22, 2024). "CES 2024: all the TVs, laptops, smart home gear, and more from the show floor". The Verge.
  17. ^ Choirul Arifin (June 20, 2017). "Graphics Tablet Brand HUION Expands Into Indonesia". Tribunnews.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024.
  18. ^ Jess Weatherbed (August 10, 2023). "Wacom's new drawing tablets offer creative flexibility on a budget". The Verge.
  19. ^ James Abbott (January 11, 2024). "Huion Trend's HUION Releases Entry-Level Pen Displays for Photographers". Yahoo News.
  20. ^ Carlos Zahumenszky (April 25, 2022). "Digital Ink Device Maker HUION Strengthens Its Presence in Europe". Gizmodo.
  21. ^ Yang Yangteng (November 5, 2022). "Shenzhen's Economy Continues Recovery". Economic Daily. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024.
  22. ^ Krishanu Ghosal (December 27, 2019). "What Are Huion's Plans for India?". AnimationXpress.
  23. ^ "A quick look at the HUION L4S LED Light Pad". Los Angeles Times. August 22, 2014. Archived from the original on January 2, 2024.
  24. ^ "Chinese Graphic Input Device Brand HUION Enteres the Japanese Market". Nikkei.com. February 5, 2019.
  25. ^ Diego Barbera (November 4, 2021). "How do the pandemic and online spending affect Black Friday shopping?". Wired.
  26. ^ Matthew Wong (October 4, 2021). "HUION Announces New Products in the Kamvas Series". Engadget. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021.
  27. ^ Jess Weatherbed (January 9, 2024). "HUION Showcases its Kamvas Pro 27 and Kamvas Pro 19 at CES". The Verge.

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