The other reality is Nitto is a Huge Megacorporation, QMC is just a pimple in comparison. Nitto is and will be calling the shots NOT QMC. The fact that QMC has traveled down this path for over a year bodes well for QMC (crossing fingers) along with the other "Avenues" opening up.
1) They do have a CFQD film at least. I'd LOVE if QMC at least showed a demo at a trade show. It'd really confirm their claims on a lot of fronts.
2) Because cadmium has better optical qualities. That's a well known fact. Why not try to milk that for what you can, while keeping levels below requirements?
3) Nanosys has 3M and Hitachi as partners, as well as AUO. Those companies aren't exactly pushovers...