Last update: Thursday 7 March 2013 [67 news items]
US consumers gain interest in TVs featuring 3D display and Internet connectivity, says IHS
Mar 7, 13:39
For years, US consumers have had three simple criteria when buying a TV: price, size and picture quality, according to research firm IHS. While those factors remain, American television...
TV to drive global demand for 3D-ready devices, says DisplaySearch
Sep 28, 10:21
The 3D display market is set to grow from 50.8 million units and US$13.2 billion in revenue in 2011 to 226 million units and US$67 billion in revenue in 2019 worldwide, according...
VIA announces first Pico-ITX motherboard with 3D display capabilities
Sep 10, 14:34
VIA Technologies has announced the EPIA-P910 Pico-ITX motherboard, the first VIA motherboard to feature the latest VIA VX11H MSP in combination with a VIA QuadCore E-series processor...
AUO to begin volume production of naked-eye 3D panels in 2H12
Apr 27, 01:35
AU Optronics (AUO) plans to begin rolling out naked-eye 3D panels in the second half of 2012 and expects its shipments of 65-inch TV panels to reach 700,000 units for the year, according...
AUO to hire 2,500 engineers for display, solar units
Mar 13, 16:33
AU Optronics (AUO) has announced plans to recruit a total of 2,500 engineers for the development of the company's advanced display technologies, including AMOLED and 3D displays,...

Penetration rates of 3D and LED TVs continue to rise in January
Feb 8, 15:03
Recently published market research indicates that in January 2012, among all TV models marketed, 40% supported 3D and 70% of models were LED TVs.

Optoma focuses on 3D projectors
Aug 17, 16:45
Taiwan-based projector maker Optoma is gearing up for the 3D projector market in the second half of 2011. According to Futuresource's forecast, worldwide shipments of 3D projectors...
UBright Optronics to debut in Taiwan OTC market
Jul 5, 16:10
Taiwan-based brightness enhancement film (BEF) maker, UBright Optronics, will soon debut in Taiwan's OTC market. The company's products will extend to large-size LED TV and flat pa...
CPT showcasing 3D, touch, and window LCD applications at Display Taiwan 2011
Jun 15, 01:40
Taiwan-based Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) is currently showcasing it latest technologies in 3D imaging, touch, and green energy related panels at Display Taiwan 2011. WS Lin, chairman...
CPT unveils naked eye 3D flat panels
Apr 22, 15:28
Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel maker Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) on April 21 showcased naked eye 3D flat panels of 10.1 inches and below as well as application solutions, with 10.1-inch...

Apr 19, 10:55
Australia-based Dynamic Digital Depth (DDD) Group, which licenses 3D technology for use in PCs and consumer electronics, has signed with LCD panel maker Chimei Innolux (CMI) for bundling...
AUO to begin volume production of dead-zone free 3D display panels in 3Q11
Apr 15, 01:15
AU Optronics (AUO) will begin volume production of dead-zone free 3D display panels in the third quarter of 2011, with some 15.6-inch notebook models built with the new 3D panels...
CMI aims to account for 20% of China 3D TV market in 2011
Mar 22, 01:40
Chimei Innolux (CMI) has showcased a series of 3D display panels covering from 23.6- to 65-inch at the FPD China 2011, and the company expects to account for 20% of the three million...
Asustek expects to ship 4.5 million LCD monitors in 2011
Mar 18, 01:20
Asustek Computer expects its LCD monitor shipments to increase by double digits in 2011 for Taiwan and global markets, and overall shipments to reach 4.5 million units worldwide.
Taiwan market: LG to introduce 3D products in 2011
Mar 11, 11:51
LG Electronics (LGE) is optimistic about 3D business opportunities and plans to introduce a complete 3D series of products in Taiwan, and expects 3D to become a basic function for...
Taiwan market: LCD monitor market to remain flat in 2011, says BenQ
Mar 2, 01:40
With the LCD monitor market maturing and delays in government procurement projects, the LCD monitor market in Taiwan is expected to remain flat or decrease slightly in 2011, while...
CES 2011: Samsung unveils ultra-slim, high performance plasma TVs
Jan 7, 15:55
At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Samsung Electronics, continued to raise the industry bar for plasma TVs with its extended plasma TV line-up of 16 new models...
Consumer demand for 3D digital cameras expected to rise in 2011
Dec 30, 01:55
Although digital camera vendors such as Fujifilm, Sony and Panasonic have all launched models that support 3D image capture and are pushing them in high-end markets, sources from...
3D sets to account for 40% of Sony LCD TVs in fiscal 2012, says exec
Dec 6, 12:04
Sony expects 3D TV shipments in fiscal 2010 (ended March 2011) to reach 10% of its total LCD TV shipments of 25 million units, and the shipment share is expected to increase to 40%...
Delta, AUO receive subsidy from the MOEA
Newswatch - Nov 26, 12:17
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has approved subsidies totaling NT$600 million (US$19.7 million) for Delta Electronics' LED project and AU Optronics' (AUO's) AMOLED project...
Short-throw project market share to reach 10% in 2010
Nov 17, 01:55
Short-throw projectors are expected to account for 10% of the total front projector market in 2010, and will increase to 37% in 2014.
Delta cooperates with Kadokawa for e-book reader
Nov 15, 14:55
Delta Electronics has announced its cooperation with Japan-based publisher Kadokawa and introduced an e-book reader for comic content using e-paper developed with Japan-based Bridg...
FPD International 2010: SMD showcases 19-inch transparent 3D display
Nov 12, 02:20
Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) is showcasing a 19-inch transparent 3D display at the ongoing FPD International 2010 in Makuhari, Japan, from November 10 to 12.
FPD International 2010: OLED 3D displays draw attention
Nov 12, 02:05
In addition to 3D displays, OLED 3D displays are drawing attention at the ongoing FPD International 2010 in Makuhari, Japan, from November 10 to 12.
FPD International 2010: Samsung showcases 70-inch 240Hz UD 3D TV
Nov 12, 01:35
Samsung Electronics is showcasing its 70-inch 240Hz UD 3D TV at the ongoing FPD International 2010 in Makuhari, Japan, from November 10 to 12.
Creative replacement products help FPD industry to keep growing, says Samsung president
Nov 11, 16:40
Creative replacement will help the FPD industry to continue to grow. Five products will replace current products such as smart TVs replacing LCD/PDP TVs, tablet PCs replacing notebooks,...
AUO to showcase deadzone-free naked-eye 3D display at FPD International 2010 in Japan
Nov 4, 01:00
AU Optronics (AUO) on November 3 announced that it will exhibit deadzone-free naked-eye 3D display solutions for use in 15.6-inch full HD notebook panels and 10.1-inch WXGA tablet...
LCD TV shipment growth accelerates in 2H10, says iSuppli
Sep 27, 16:40
Despite a second-quarter slowdown in global LCD TV shipment growth, the second half of the year is expected to bring a recovery as price reductions spur another year of double-digit...
Taiwan market: Optoma introduces 4 new projectors, including 3 3D-ready models
Sep 13, 15:33
Taiwan-based DLP projector maker Optoma Technology has introduced four new front projectors, including three 3D-ready models in the Taiwan market, eyeing the 3D display and commercial...
IFA 2010: Vendors focus on 3D products
Sep 6, 15:55
Vendors including Sony, Panasonic, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Sharp, ViewSonic and Aiptek International are focusing on 3D display products such as 3D TVs, 3D camcorders...
Global TV shipments up 26% on year in 2Q10, says DisplaySearch
Sep 6, 11:48
Overall TV shipments continued to show resilience, bouncing back from dismal 2009 levels, but there were some indications of trouble in key markets. Global TV unit shipments rose...
TI expects shipments of DLP 3D Ready chips to reach 2-3 million units in 2011
Sep 2, 17:01
Texas Instruments (TI) vice president of DLP business Kent Novak at a conference has commented that the company's shipments of DLP 3D Ready chips will increase to 2-3 million units...

Taiwan market: Front projector shipments up 80% on year in 2Q10, says IDC
Aug 12, 17:06
Taiwan front projector shipments in the second quarter of 2010 totaled 27,600 units, up 3.2% sequentially and 80.6% on year, according to IDC data.
Taiwan market: Epson increases projector shipment goal for 2010
Aug 6, 15:46
With projector shipments in the first half of 2010 exceeding its goal, Epson has decided to raise its full-year shipment target for the Taiwan market to about 30,000 units, up from...
China market: Shinco, TCL unveil 3D CBHD players
Jul 5, 10:44
China-based Shinco Electric and TCL, currently the only two vendors of China Blue High-definition Disc (CBHD), have debuted 3D CBHD players to compete with 3D Blu-ray Disc (BD) players...
ABB to produce PV inverters in South Africa
Green energy | 44min ago
Global LCD monitor OEM shipments down 14% on year in 1Q13, says TPV
Displays | 47min ago
Quartz component maker TXC expects sales to rise through 4Q13
Before Going to Press | May 23, 21:29
Facebook sets up OCP Taiwan
Before Going to Press | May 23, 21:01
Memory module firms to showcase new SSDs at Computex 2013
Before Going to Press | May 23, 20:38
UDE likely to obtain orders from 2 game console vendors
Before Going to Press | May 23, 20:31
IC suppliers expect PC demand to hit bottom in 2Q13
Before Going to Press | May 23, 20:29
Phison warns several backend firms of possible patent infringement
Before Going to Press | May 23, 20:28
- AUO aims at 20% market share for eTP touch panels for notebooks in 2013
- Digitimes Research: US new solar installations may only reach 3.5GW in 2013
- Solar cell prices may increase to US$0.43/W in Taiwan
- Sony Mobile to extend cooperation with ODM firms, says marketing executive
- Senao expanding retail chain in eastern China
- TPV Technology suffers 1Q13 net loss of over US$10 million
- Digitimes Research: Seoul Semiconductor may see 2013 revenues up 40.3% on year
- Taiwan April manufacturing production index down, says MOEA
- Polarizer makers under price-cut pressure from clients
- AUO to supply panels for use in 2nd-gen Nexus 7, say sources
- US fab-tool book-to-bill stays above parity, says SEMI
- Intel, MediaTek and Elan taking up 60% of global touchscreen controller market
- China market: Online gaming revenues over CNY 12 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- One quarter of all notebooks to ship with touchscreens by 2016, says IHS
- Taiwan market: LG launches waterproof smartphone
- Hermes to see revenues grow higher than 10% sequentially in 2Q13
- Buynow expects EPS of at least NT$4.50 for 2013
- HannStar to reach 95% utilization in 2Q13
- Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
- Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
- Digitimes Research: Global LED tube light shipments to reach 220 million units in 2013
- Solar industry capex hits 7-year low in 2013, says IHS
- Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
- Large-size TFT LCD panel shipments expected to drop 6% in 2013, says DisplaySearch
- Flat panel public display market expected to grow 23% annually through 2017, says DisplaySearch
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- AEWIN Introduces Newest Multiplayer Gaming System SGA-5010
- Carry Technology Highlights Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi Card Reader Series
- Imagination says third party IP becoming a key driving force for silicon vendors
- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- Leadtek to Show Total Cloud Solutions at Computex Taipei 2013
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
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- Infineon ships security chips to Taiwan electronic passport program (May 23) - Company release
- Apple 'among largest tax avoiders in US' - Senate committee (May 21) - BBC News
- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN

Opportunity lies for MEMS energy harvesting: Q&A with Holst Centre general manager Bert Gyselinckx
Digitimes recently interviewed Bert Gyselinckx, general manager of the Holst Centre in Eindhoven, to...

Returning with stronger competitiveness: Q&A with Lu Li-Cheng, Chaintech chairman
Chaintech, a motherboard/graphics card maker, which quit the market once and returned recently, has...

MEMS-enabled energy harvesting: Q&A with MIG executive director Karen Lightman
Digitimes recently spoke with Karen Lightman, the executive director of MEMS Industry Group (MIG),...

Complete mobile platform solutions: Q&A with Broadcom executive VP Robert Rango
In a relentless competition against rivals including Qualcomm, Nvidia and Media in the smartphone chipset...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 tablet market
Digitimes Research remains conservative about the prospects for the period, with half-year shipments projected to reach 49.18 million units and whole-year shipments being revised downward to 88.69 million units.
- Trends in the China video market
In addition to strong potential video content demand in China, the market has developed rapidly due to government intervention and delays in establishing copyright protections.
- 4Q12 trends in the Greater China touch panel industry
In the second half of 2012, the market focus is on the iPhone 5, which uses in-cell touch screen technology. Due to the integration of display panels and touch panel functions, the high technological threshold will mean Taiwan touch panel makers are unable to enter the iPhone supply chain.






















