CPT steps into development of plant factories

Feb 20, 15:56

Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel maker Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has applied its optoelectronics technology to the development of plant factories specifically for growing medicinal herbs...

AUO increases yields for iPad mini panel production; begins developing panel technology for next-generation iPad mini

Feb 19, 20:15

AU Optronics (AUO) has reportedly reached one million in panel shipments for the iPad mini after months of efforts to increase yields, according to industry sources.

Taiwan-based panel makers hope to become top suppliers of vehicle displays

Feb 19, 18:41

Taiwan-based panel makers AU Optronics (AUO), Innolux Corporation and Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) are continuing to tackle the vehicle display industry, on anticipation of growth...

AUO announces new ADR investment

Feb 19, 15:26

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced it plans to issue new American depositary receipts (ADRs), including 640-800 million new shares, to expand its current ADR program as well as finance...

LG Display invests US$657 million to expand its OLED production

Feb 18, 22:54

LG Display has announced it will invest US$657 million to construct a new 8.5G line for producing OLED TV panels.

Digitimes Research: 65-inch LCD TVs expected to drop 8% in pricing during February 2012

Feb 18, 22:47

LCD TVs sized 32-inch and above are expected to drop 2% in pricing on month throughout February 2013 while 65-inch models are expected to drop approximately 8% from US$3,407 to US$3,143,...

AUO expects positive turnaround in its financial performance during 2013, says company president

Feb 18, 22:10

AU Optronics (AUO) is looking to have a turnaround in its financial performance during 2013 and expects its shipments to start increasing as of March 2013, according to AUO president...

Innolux January TFT-LCD panel shipments down on month, up on year

Feb 18, 15:56

Taiwan-based Innolux shipped 11.062 million large-size TFT-LCD panels and 37.117 million small- to medium-size panels in January, with the former decreasing 16.4% on month but increasing...

Commentary: Retina display for next iPad mini?

Feb 18, 14:54

Apple may introduce the new iPad mini with resolution of 2,048 by 1536, and that would increase the device's production cost by more than US$12/unit. If the prices and specifications...

AUO January revenues rise 31.7% on year

Feb 8, 16:07

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced preliminary consolidated January 2013 revenues of NT$28.595 billion, down by 10.8% from the previous month but up by 31.7% from the same period last...

AUO looks to emerging markets for TV panel growth , says VP

Feb 7, 16:22

Flat screen TV growth is expected to rise 10% in 2013 in emerging economies throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America while shipment area is expected to grow about...

AUO reaches 65% yields for Ultra HD TV panels

Feb 7, 16:06

AU Optronics (AUO) is reportedly reaching yields of 60-65% for its Ultra HD (3840 by 2,160) TV panels, according to industry sources.

AUO reports 4Q12 financial results

Feb 7, 15:59

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that its consolidated revenues in the fourth quarter of 2012 were NT$99.4 billion (US$3.42 billion), down 3.3% from the previous quarter. Gross profit...

AMOLED TV panel market to see limited shipments in coming years, says IHS

Feb 7, 15:32

Although AMOLED TVs headlined Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013, shipments of the high-end panels will remain limited in the coming years, according to research firm IHS iSuppli...

AUO expects to see stronger performance in 2013 due to improved product mix, says president

Feb 7, 15:20

AU Optronics (AUO) expects to see a good turnaround in performance during 2013 due to an improved product mix for its tablet and Ultra HD (3840 by 2160) panels, according to company...

Panel sales in 1H13 largely determined by Lunar New Year holiday, says WitsView

Feb 7, 14:42

In December 2012, the top six TV vendors in China showed a better-than-expected shipments of 6.19 million units, growing 18.5% on month to a historical new high, according to research...

CSOT to begin AMOLED trial production by the end of 1Q13; BOE bumps up ADSDS FHD LTPS TFT R&D

Feb 6, 15:50

China-based panel maker China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) is reportedly making headway with AMOLED production on its 4.5G experimental line and is expected to start trial...

Panel pricing to drop 1-2% in February 2013

Feb 6, 15:38

Panel pricing is expected to decline another 1-2% in February 2013, according to market observers.

Taiwan-based panel makers continue tackling the vehicle display market

Feb 5, 16:18

Taiwan-based panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux Corporation are continuing to tackle the vehicle display industry, on the anticipation of growth in the industry, according...

CPT reports US$155 million in January 2013 revenues, up 40.5% on year

Feb 4, 21:49

Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has reported NT$4.6 billion (US$155 million) in January 2013 revenues, up 12.5% on month and 40.5% on year, due to strong shipments for small- to medium-size...

Taiwan newly appointed premier names new economic minister

Feb 4, 13:55

Taiwan's newly appointed premier Jiang Yi-huah is reshuffling members of the Executive Yuan (Cabinet) and has named China Airlines chairman Chang Chia-juch to head the Ministry of...

Ultra HD TVs to have breakout year in 2013; market forecast to reach 7 million in 2016, says DisplaySearch

Feb 1, 16:08

More than half a million Ultra HD (3840 by 2160) TVs are forecast to ship worldwide in 2013, growing to more than seven million by 2016, according to research firm DisplaySearch....

Automotive display demand to reach 70 Million by 2016, says DisplaySearch

Feb 1, 15:44

Shipments of TFT-LCDs used in automobiles for devices such as navigation and rear seat DVD players increased 16% on year to 49 million units in 2012, according to research firm DisplaySearch...

Flat TV panel prices expected to recover slightly in 2013, say observers

Jan 31, 15:34

Flat TV panel prices are expected to recover slightly in 2013 and will do so largely from TV sales in emerging markets such as Latin America and Southeast Asia, according to market...

Commentary: Reconsideration on Taiwan-Japan industry alliance

Jan 31, 15:02

A Taiwan delegtation formed by government officials, researchers and industry players recently concluded a six-day visit in Japan, where they probed the possibilities of forming strategic...

Digitimes Research: Taiwan large-size TFT LCD panel shipments to drop 8.1% in 1Q13

Jan 30, 21:22

Taiwan-based makers' shipments of large-size (9-inch and above) TFT LCD panels are expected to reach 61.74 million units in the first quarter 2013, down 8.1% on quarter and down 1.9%...

Commentary: Taiwan central bank needs to adopt necessary measures to face global currency battle

Jan 30, 11:30

The Japan government recently started its quantitative easing (QE) policies putting pressure on other Asia currencies. Taiwan's premier Sean Chen has urged Taiwan's central bank to...

LG Display sees decreased capacity utilization due to Apple order cuts

Jan 29, 14:38

LG Display has reportedly reduced the capacity utilization rate at its P9 factory to roughly 60% as a result of a large reduction of 9.7-inch iPad panel orders from Apple, according...

Innolux and AUO expected to see reduced revenues in 1Q13

Jan 28, 22:57

Taiwan-based panel makers Innolux Corporation and AU Optronics (AUO) are expected to see an on-quarter decline in revenues during the first quarter 2013 due to an expected decrease...

Digitimes Research: Taiwan small- to medium-size panel shipments to decrease 11.1% on quarter in 1Q13

Jan 28, 15:14

Taiwan-based panel makers' shipments of small- to medium-size TFT LCD panels are expected to reach 327 million units in the first quarter 2013, down 11.1% on quarter but up 5.8% on...

Shipments of iMac products expected to climb in 1Q13

Jan 28, 15:05

Shipments of Apple's iMac products are expected to reach 14 million units in the first quarter 2013 while iPad mini shipments are expected to reach approximately 11 million, according...

Commentary: LCD panel industry still struggling

Jan 28, 11:13

Samsung Electronics has reported record profits for the fourth quarter of 2012 because of strong sales from its mobile communications products, but it's a big contrast - yet no surprise...

Samsung reports strong profits for 4Q12

Jan 28, 10:47

Samsung Electronics has posted revenues of KRW56.06 trillion (US$51.9 billion) on a consolidated basis for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, up 7% sequentially. Consolidated...

LED-backlit LCD TV penetration rate to reach 90% in 2013

Jan 24, 22:04

As Samsung Electronics has announced plans to halt production of traditional CCFL-backlit LCD TVs and focus on LED-backlit models, market observers believe the penetration rate of...

Samsung Display exceeds 300 million OLED panel production mark

Jan 24, 20:05

Samsung Display has announced that it has exceeded 300 million panels in cumulative OLED panel production since mass production began in January 2007.