AMOLED revenues surge 169% in 2011 from smartphone adoption, says DisplaySearch

Jan 6, 11:42

The year 2011 was pivotal for OLED displays, particularly AMOLED displays. With strong growth in smartphones, AMOLED shipments are estimated to have reached 90 million units in 2011,...

LCD makers to roll out new, large-size panels to boost capacity utilization in 2012

Jan 5, 11:58

Most LCD panel makers, including AU Optronics (AUO), Chimei Innolux (CMI), Sharp and Samsung Electronics will emphasize production of panels in new or extra-large sizes in 2012 in...

Taiwan flat panel production value tops NT$1.39 trillion in 2011, says PIDA

Jan 2, 13:49

The production value of TFT LCD panels produced by Taiwan flat panel makers totaled NT$1.39 trillion (US$45.89 billion) in 2011, including NT$797 billion for large-size panels and...

Digitimes Research: Samsung may cut LCD panel orders for Taiwan after Sony exit from S-LCD

Jan 2, 10:28

Sony has been cooperating with Samsung Electronics on the TFT LCD business since 2004 when the Japan vendor was optimistic about the growth of the LCD TV market. Large-size panel...

LGD China LCM plant hit by strike, says paper

Newswatch - Dec 29, 11:50

Some production of the LCD module (LCM) plant of LG Display (LGD) in Nanjing China has been halted due to a recent strike triggered by discontent of its workers over year-end bonuses,...

AUO, CMI to introduce AMOLED panels in 2012

Dec 29, 10:06

Taiwan-based panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) will both introduce AMOLED panel products in 2012 to compete against Korean rivals who have been dominating the...

AUO names new president

Dec 23, 16:52

AU Optronics (AUO) today announced that Paul SL Peng has been appointed as the new president of AUO and president of Display Business Operation, effective from January 1, 2012.

AUO to inject additional US$100 million in AFPD

Newswatch - Dec 23, 11:35

AU Optronics (AUO) will inject an additional investment of US$100 million in AFPD, a 100% wholly-owned display subsidiary of AUO in Singapore, according to a company filing with the...

LCD makers receiving more large-size panel orders

Dec 16, 11:57

LCD panel makers have received an influx of short lead-time orders for large-size panels recently as downstream makers in China are building up inventories in preparation of possible...

Anticipated tablet growth alters LCD manufacturing strategies, says DisplaySearch

Dec 14, 11:56

In response to falling large-area TFT LCD panel prices in 2011, panel makers have minimized their second half of 2011 production, but preparation for 2012 models and gradual clearing...

Commentary: Antitrust lawsuits dragging AUO to a watershed

Dec 9, 15:05

AU Optronics (AUO) has been taking a stand unlike other Taiwan-based rivals toward antitrust lawsuits lodged by related concerns including the US Department of Justice, the EU Commission...

AUO reports sequential revenue decline for November

Dec 9, 01:10

AU Optronics (AUO) has reported consolidated revenues of NT$30.56 billion (US$1.01 billion) for November, down 2% on month and 17.1% on year.

TCL to continue purchasing AUO TV panels

Dec 6, 14:26

TCL will produce about 15 million TV panels from its own 8.5G flat panel lines in 2012 but will continue to cooperate with AU Optronics (AUO) as it still has to outsource about 50-60%...

More storm clouds form over Taiwan LCD industry, as chairman of Chi Mei Innolux steps down

Dec 3, 01:33

Chi Mei Innolux (CMI) chairman Liao Ching-siang, who also serves as chairman of Chi Mei Corporation is stepping down from his position as chairman of the company, citing health reasons,...

Taiwan- and China-based panel makers to step up production of AMOLED panels in 2012

Dec 2, 11:58

Taiwan- and China-based flat panel makers will step up the development and production of AMOLED panels in 2012 aiming to catch up with their counterparts in Korea in terms of technology...

Prices of some large-size flat panels to bottom out soon, says AUO chairman

Dec 1, 01:50

Prices of certain sizes of large-size LCD panels are likely to bottom out soon due to an influx of short lead-time orders, according to KY Lee, chairman of AU Optronics (AUO). However,...

AUO, CMI to launch 39- and 50-inch TV panels

Nov 25, 01:05

AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) are expected to release 39- and 50-inch LCD TV panels at the end of 2011 or in early 2012 following the successful launch of 43- and 48-inch...

TPK, Wintek not to be affected by in-cell/on-cell touch solutions, say sources

Nov 23, 16:34

Sales of projected capacitive touch panels from Taiwan-based TPK Holding and Wintek are unlikely to be affected by the introduction of in-cell/on-cell touch solutions in the short...

Taiwan government seeks cooperation between AUO and CMI

Nov 23, 15:44

Taiwan's minister of the Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) Christina Liu has met with top executives of AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) recently, raising...

Acer, Asustek cooperate with panel makers for ultrabook panel development

Nov 23, 12:26

Acer and Asustek Computer have been working with panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) separately to develop a new generation of full HD notebook panels with a...

Small- to medium-size panel makers enjoy high utilization rates in 4Q11

Nov 10, 15:28

Most small- to medium-size flat panel production lines at Taiwan-based LCD panel makers are operating nearly at full capacity due to strong demand for small- and medium-size panels...

Korea, Taiwan panel makers to see mixed utilization rates in 4Q11

Nov 10, 01:15

Korea-based flat panel makers Samsung Electronics and LG Display will ramp up their capacity utilization rates to 80-85% in the fourth quarter to meet year-end holiday demand, while...

Panel makers report mixed October revenues

Nov 9, 01:25

AU Optronics (AUO) has reported October revenues decreased 5.2% on month. Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) also saw October revenues fall 2.6%. HannStar reported October revenues with...

AUO to begin volume production of large-size OGS touch panels in 4Q11

Nov 7, 15:35

AU Optronics (AUO) will start volume production of 27-inch OGS (one glass solution) touch panels soon, targeting the large-size touch panel solution market in the all-in-one (AIO)...

AUO implements 15% pay cut for top executives

Nov 2, 14:10

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced a pay-cut program for its top executives as part of its cost-reduction plan to cope with the prolonged slump in the LCD panel industry.

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...