CMI losses widen in 3Q11

Nov 1, 14:10

Chimei Innolux (CMI) saw its net losses widen to NT$17.257 billion (US$577 million) for the third quarter of 2011 from NT$13.01 billion in the previous quarter, according to a company's...

Sony reportedly considers quitting S-LCD; Taiwan panel plants may benefit

Oct 31, 11:17

Sony is reportedly considering withdrawing from S-LCD, a joint venture set up by Samsung Electronics and the Japan-vendor, due to Sony's mounting losses in the TV segment. Large-size...

AUO shifting focus to high-value applications, says VP

Oct 28, 10:35

LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) has been developing new product lines for high-value applications including touch, car-use, education, 3D imaging and AMOLED, and the company will...

Large-size panel prices to stabilize in November or December

Oct 28, 01:05

Prices of large-size flat panels are expected to stabilize in November at the earliest as flat panel makers are unwilling to further cut product prices due to mounting losses, according...

3D technologies move to small- to medium-size panels

Oct 27, 15:29

3D technologies are expanding their applications from large-size panels into those of small- to medium-sizes at FPD International 2011, Yokohama, Japan, where smartphones and tablet...

FPD International 2011 focuses on touch, 3D and e-paper

Oct 26, 15:24

Display technologies, such as touch, 3D and e-paper, will be the focus at FPD International 2011 taking place in Yokohama, Japan, from October 26-28. Major players including AU Optronics...

LED TV penetration to reach 60-70% in 2012, says AUO

Oct 26, 11:29

The low confidence in the economy has been weakening demand for LED TVs. But according to LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO), the penetration of LED-backlit TVs in 2012 is expected...

AUO posts loss of NT$15.8 billion for 3Q11

Oct 25, 15:01

AU Optronics (AUO) has posted consolidated revenues of NT$98.927 billion (US$3.25 billion) for third-quarter 2011, up 0.9% from the previous quarter. Gross profit was at negative...

AUO demonstrates new generation mobile display technologies at FPD International 2011

Oct 21, 16:55

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced its next generation of mobile display technologies, including a 4.29-inch qHD high resolution display using Hyper LCD technology, a 4.46-inch 1mm...

CMI, AUO asking employees to take more leave, says paper

Newswatch - Oct 20, 15:24

Taiwan-based LCD panel makers Chimei Innolux (CMI) and AU Optronics (AUO) have encouraged their employees to take more leave recently due to declining capacity utilization rates,...

AUO to showcase complete solar solutions at Solar Power International 2011

Oct 18, 15:00

Taiwan-based panel and solar firm AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that it will participate in Solar Power International 2011 (SPI 2011) from October 18-20 in Dallas, Texas, USA.

AUO poised to start AMOLED production

Oct 14, 01:00

AU Optronics (AUO) has sent sample AMOLED panels to smartphone vendors and ODMs and plans to kick off volume production in 2012, according to the company.

AUO sponsors Apollo VI with high-efficiency solar cells in World Solar Challenge

Oct 13, 15:33

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that the company is one of the main sponsors of Apollo VI, a solar car created by Taiwan's National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences. Apollo...

AUO to introduce electronic shelf labels into Taiwan market

Oct 13, 11:34

AU Optronics (AUO) is in talk with Taiwan's biggest convenience store chain under Uni-President on introducing electronic shelf labels (ESLs) into the local market as early as 2012...

CMI revenues down in September; HannStar revenues up on month

Oct 11, 14:00

Chi Mei Innolux (CMI) has announced its consolidated revenues declined 1.3% on month and 9% on year to NT$41.47 billion (US$1.37 billion) in September. Meanwhile, fellow company HannStar...

AUO September revenues down

Oct 7, 16:34

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced consolidated revenues of NT$32.915 billion (US$1.08 billion) for September, down 1.1% on month and 21.6% on year. AUO's consolidated revenues for...

AUO, CMI likely to suffer 3Q11 losses of NT$10 billion each

Oct 7, 14:25

AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) may each suffer losses estimated at NT$10 billion (US$342 million) for the third quarter 2011 due of falling prices for large-size LCD...

LCD makers tighten up to cope with large-size panel depression

Sep 30, 14:51

Large-size LCD panel makers are taking austerity measures, including adjusting workers' days off and a tighter cost control, to face continuing losses in the market, according to...

AUO cuts capex with LCD industry yet to see bottom, says chairman

Sep 29, 15:24

AU Optronics (AUO) has reduced its 2011 capex to less than NT$70 billion (US$2.3 billion), down 30% from NT$90-95 billion, and does not rule out the possibility of further slashes...

LCD TV panel shipments to China rise in August, says Displaybank

Sep 28, 15:43

LCD panel shipments to Chinese TV vendors rose 10% on month to reach 3.5 million units in August in preparation for the country's National Day holiday shopping in October, according...

Chi Mei, CMI clarify AUO lawsuit comment

Sep 28, 10:46

LCD panel maker Chimei Innolux (CMI) and Chi Mei Group (CMG) have clarified that they have never made any official comments on AU Optronics' (AUO) price-fixing lawsuit in the US.

Chi Mei Group hopes AUO can win US price-fixing lawsuit

Sep 23, 14:48

The Chi Mei Group hopes that AU Optronics (AUO) can win the anti-trust lawsuit filed against the LCD panel maker by the US Justice Department, according to a Chi Mei executive.

CMI becomes major tablet panel supplier, says Displaybank

Sep 22, 10:35

Chimei Innolux (CMI) has become a major tablet panel supplier after taking up over 10% of the market in August 2011, according to Displaybank.

AUO reports minor fire at plant; operations unaffected

Sep 19, 14:10

TFT LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) has reported that a minor fire took place at a plant at the Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) on September 16, 2011 due to a gas leak.

Equipment maker MIC receives orders from AUO

Newswatch - Sep 14, 14:34

Automation equipment supplier Marketech International Corp (MIC) has been awarded an over NT$200 million (US$6.75 million) contract by AU Optronics (AUO) and will supply glass thinning...

AUO named on DJSI World Index for second consecutive year

Sep 14, 01:10

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that it has been named for inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the second time, and the DJSI Asia/Pacific for the...

Small-to mid-size panel makers see strong growths in August

Sep 13, 11:33

Taiwan-based LCD panel makers AU Optronics (AUO), Chimei Innolux (CMI), Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT), and HannStar Display enjoyed double-digit growths in shipments to the small-...

AUO August revenues up on month

Sep 8, 15:10

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced its preliminary consolidated August 2011 revenues of NT$33.27 billion (US$1.14 billion), up 1.6% on month and down 23.6% on year.

AUO reorganizes display business units

Sep 1, 14:32

AU Optronics (AUO) has reorganized its display business unit into three sub-groups focusing on video, mobile and touch solutions, respectively, with each sub-group responsible for...

Integration of Japan makers seen as healthy move for small- to mid-size panel industry

Sep 1, 14:28

Japan's attempts to integrate resources of the country's small- to medium-size panels would benefit the development of the global panel industry, but there are challenges ahead for...

HannStar reaches settlement agreement in price-fixing case

Sep 1, 11:24

TFT LCD maker HannStar Display has revealed it has reached a settlement agreement with buyers of its products over a price-fixing lawsuit against the company. It said that the plaintiffs...