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HUION

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

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 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]

Compatability

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Available only on Windows and MAC[22] though the appropriate driver must be installed depending on the model otherwise there may be issues with integration with the software, such as lagging brush or opening of quick command menues.

History

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HUION entered the graphics tablet industry in 2011.[23] In 2014, its first light pad product was introduced.[24] In 2019, the brand made a foray into Japan.[25] In the same year, the Kamvas Pro 22 became available.[26]

In 2021, HUION launched the Kamvas 16.[27] 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, where it showcased the Kamvas Pro 27 and Kamvas Pro 19 display tablets.[28] The two products were initially launched in China on December 15, 2023.[29].

References

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  1. ^ Zubi Khan (October 19, 2021). "HUION Launches a Bluetooth Graphics Tablet". CGMagazine.
  2. ^ Julio Cerezo (April 5, 2023). "HUION Kamvas Pro 16 launched in the Spanish market". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on December 13, 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. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ Marco Ravetto (August 22, 2024). "12 Digital Notebooks for Drawing and Note Taking". Wired. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024.
  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. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024.
  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. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  14. ^ Adrian Kingsley-Hughes (November 28, 2022). "Get creative: Six drawing tablets on sale from $32 for Cyber Monday". ZDNET. Archived from the original on February 18, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  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. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  20. ^ Carlos Zahumenszky (April 25, 2022). "Digital Ink Device Maker HUION Strengthens Its Presence in Europe". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  21. ^ Yang Yangteng (November 5, 2022). "Shenzhen's Economy Continues Recovery". Economic Daily. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024.
  22. ^ "Download Center". www.huion.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  23. ^ Krishanu Ghosal (December 27, 2019). "What Are Huion's Plans for India?". AnimationXpress. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  24. ^ "A quick look at the HUION L4S LED Light Pad". Los Angeles Times. August 22, 2014. Archived from the original on January 2, 2024.
  25. ^ "Chinese Graphic Input Device Brand HUION Enteres the Japanese Market". Nikkei.com. February 5, 2019. Archived from the original on February 18, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  26. ^ Diego Barbera (November 4, 2021). "How do the pandemic and online spending affect Black Friday shopping?". Wired. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  27. ^ Wong, Matthew (October 4, 2021). "HUION Announces New Products in the Kamvas Series". Engadget. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021.
  28. ^ "HUION's Latest Kamvas Pro Range of Display Drawing Tablets Showcased at CES". The Verge. January 12, 2024.
  29. ^ Weatherbed, Jess (January 9, 2024). "HUION Introduces Two Kamvas Pro Display Tablets for Creative Professionals". The Verge. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024.
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