Last update: Wednesday 19 May 2010 [28 news items]
Solar thermal poised to take off, says iSuppli
May 19, 14:48
While most of the focus in the solar world is on PV power, the fastest-growing segment of the solar market is actually the solar thermal market, which will expand by a factor of 37...
One-third of all cars to integrate eco-friendly navigation systems by 2020, says iSuppli
May 4, 15:00
Rising concerns over the environmental impact of passenger cars and trucks will spur massive growth in the use of eco-assist systems in the coming years, with slightly more than one-third...
Power transistor market to hit sales high in 2010, says IC Insights
Apr 22, 16:44
After falling 16% in 2009, power transistor sales are expected to climb 31% in 2010 and reach a new record high of US$10.96 billion, according to IC Insights. The projected 31% growth...
CTSP project coming under fire from environmentalists
Mar 12, 16:44
While the development of the phase-three site of the government-run Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) is under way, environmental activists are demanding the Cabinet's National Science...
Mar 2, 10:25
AU Optronics (AUO) will exhibit at PV Expo 2010 in Tokyo, Japan's Big Sight International Exhibition Center from March 3-5 to showcase its competitive edge in the solar industry value...
LCD TV makers strive to meet Energy Star standards for competitiveness
Jan 26, 14:54
As the 4.0 and 5.0 versions under the Energy Star TV/VCR Program will come into effect on May 2010 and May 2012 respectively, LCD TV makers are making efforts to minimize power consumption...
TUC to see rising shipment ratio of halogen-free CCLs in 2010
Jan 13, 16:23
Taiwan Union Technology (TUC) will see halogen-free copper-clad laminates (CCLs) account for more than 15% of its total CCL shipments later in 2010 from 12% in the second half of...
Japan market: Flat-panel TV shipments up over 50% on year in November
Dec 28, 11:26
Flat-panel TV shipments increased 55.9% on year to 1.53 million units in November in Japan, mainly due to growing demand for digital TVs and eco-friendly devices, according to the...
TSMC seeking green business in China, says company executive
Dec 3, 14:53
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which has set up a new business group to target energy-saving markets such as LED and solar, is seeking opportunities to cooperate...
Taiwan to come up with smart grid development plan in 2010
Nov 19, 14:47
The Bureau of Energy under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has formed a task force to draw up a plan to promote the development of smart (electricity) grids around Taiwan,...
Green computing sector to reach almost US$224 billion in 2013, says NextGen Research
Oct 2, 17:06
Computer and server vendors are working to make their products increasingly energy-efficient and environmentally benign, in order to tap into a market for green computing equipment...
TSMC, UMC tracking carbon footprint
Sep 22, 16:36
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced progress towards building its green supply chain to support the Taiwan government's carbon emission reduction policy,...
Taiwan and China energy experts to hold wind power meeting in Taipei
Jul 31, 11:51
Energy experts from Taiwan and China are scheduled to hold a conference on wind power generation on August 17 in Taipei.
Taiwan market: Samsung to introduce eco-friendly monitors in May
May 22, 12:17
Samsung Electronics will launch two eco-friendly LCD monitors, which can be 100% recycled, in Taiwan at the end of May, according to the company. The company expects to sell 1,000-2,000...
TSMC reshuffles management, sets up new business organization
May 8, 12:28
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has recently reshuffled its management teams in Taiwan, China and Singapore to prepare for future deployment in the China market,...
Taiwan announces green energy development plan focusing on PV and LED
Apr 24, 16:51
Taiwan's Executive Yuan on April 23 approved a national plan to boost development of the island's green energy industries, aiming to make Taiwan the world's largest producing country...
Over 50% of US LCD TV buyers cite green factors as an influence, says iSuppli
Apr 23, 10:40
More than half of US LCD TV buyers say that environmental issues influenced their decision when selecting a set to purchase, according to iSuppli.
Finetech Japan 2009: AUO expects green products to account for 95% of 2009 revenues
Apr 17, 15:16
AU Optronics (AUO) expects sales of green products to account for 95% of the company's total revenues this year, up from 50% in 2006, said AUO facility engineering center associated...
SiS joins power forward initiative to assist in delivering power-efficient computing platforms
Mar 13, 13:58
Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced its joining of the Power Forward Initiative (PFI) and plans to offer common power format (CPF) design solutions for its chipset, motherboard,...
Foxconn forms strategic partnership with IBM Taiwan
Mar 5, 14:14
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and IBM Taiwan have announced a strategic partnership under which Foxconn will invest around US$1 billion over the next five years...
Feb 27, 16:56
Despite a sluggish forecast for the overall high-tech industry in the near term, alternative energy technologies are expected to grow at a 40% annual rate through 2012, and semiconductors...
CCL maker EMC sees growth in eco-friendly products
Feb 18, 15:56
Copper clad laminate (CCL) maker Elite Material (EMC) has said that sales contributions from its lead- and halogen-free laminate product lines have climbed to 70%, buoyed by increasing...
WinHEC 2008: Asustek goes for green with N-series notebooks
Dec 29, 14:22
The N20 notebook series developed by Asustek Computer has won a WinHEC 2008 award in the Green category because of its eco-friendly design.
FPD International 2008: AUO claims breakthrough in eco-friendly LCD panels
Oct 22, 16:29
AU Optronics (AUO) will exhibit eco-friendly panels at FPD International 2008, from October 29-31 in Yokohama, Japan.
FPD International 2008: CPT to showcase eco-friendly LCD solutions
Oct 22, 12:00
Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) will demonstrate eco-friendly solutions at FPD International 2008 from October 29-31 in Yokohama, Japan, according to the company.
As LCD market matures, CMO to eye LED, solar markets over next 10 years
Aug 15, 12:16
Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO), marking its tenth anniversary, has spelt out its roadmap for the next 10 years, during which it will slow down its expansion in the LCD panel industry...
Development of eco-friendly applications is a must for panel makers, says CPT R&D executive
Jun 26, 14:40
LCD panel makers must step up the development eco-friendly applications now, as it is a way to help save the planet, as well as preventing companies from being caught off-guard when...
CMO invests in lighting product makers
Jun 20, 15:44
Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has invested a total of NT$850 million (US$28 million) in two Taiwan-based lighting product makers, as it aims at the eco-friendly lighting market.
Pegatron to give up Asustek ultrabook orders, says paper
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Adata XPG Gaming Series DDR3-1333G
Adata Technology has introduced its new XPG Gaming Series DDR3-1333G memory designed for gaming enthusiasts who adopt Intel X58, P55, H55 and H57 motherboards, and for HTPC applications...
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Computex 2010: Winchip Calligraphy-series high-capacity memory kits
Winchip Technologies has debuted its new DRAM modules, which include high-capacity DDR2 and DDR3 products, low-voltage DDR3 modules and overclocking DDR3 series, at Computex 2010...
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Hynix Semiconductor has announced a 2Gb GDDR5 chip using its 40nm class process technology, with mass production slated for the second half of 2010. Hynix's newly-developed GDDR5...
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Applied Materials has unveiled what it claims is the industry's first fully-integrated abatement and vacuum pumping solution for controlling emissions in the semiconductor fab. ...
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AUO 65-inch LED-backlit 4K2K panel
AU Optronics (AUO) is showcasing a 65-inch LED-backlit TV panel at the FPD International 2009, held in Yokohama Japan, from October 28-30, 2009. The 65-inch LED-backlit TV panel...
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- Acer to launch CloudMobile smartphone in 3Q12
- Rubicon sees slight increase of sapphire substrate orders
- Order surge of solar cells from Germany to level off in end of February
- ASE expects sales rebound in 2Q12
- Compal ships 2.1 million notebooks in January, says paper
- Acer sees decreased January revenues
- Chunghwa Telecom posts January EPS of NT$0.43
- Foxconn January revenues down sequentially
- HTC lands orders for quad-core smartphone, says paper
- New products to account for 60% of AUO total shipments in 2012
- Intel, Nvidia to showcase latest technologies at MWC 2012
- HannStar Display posts sequential revenue gains in January
- Compal Communications, Arima Communications post mixed results for January
- Nokia, Motorola and Sony likely to increase handset orders to Taiwan ODMs
- Gross margins for ODM TV production to remain low in 2012
- Novatek expects sales to hit bottom in 1Q12
- MStar sees 8-13% sales drop in 1Q12
- Soft-World, Gamania January revenues hit records
- 20GW of solar PV manufacturing equipment to be replaced by 2016, says IMS Research
- Touch panel makers Young Fast, J Touch post declined sales in January
- Growth of global TV shipments to fall to 7% in 2012, says GfK
- Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom poised to offer mobile satellite communication service
- Amtran revenues down in January
- Lite-On IT, Quanta Storage see January revenues decrease
- Silicon wafer shipments down in 2011, says SEMI
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- Marvell and Google Team Up to Transform TV into the Command Center for the 'Connected Lifestyle'
- Marvell Launches Breakthrough Smart Energy Management Platforms for Appliances and LED Lighting Solutions
- Digi-Key announces global distribution agreement with Marktech Optoelectronics
- Valuable LED lighting - Ecomaa Dimmable LED MR16
- American Based Porsche Showroom Complements its HighEnd Automobiles with GlacialLight LED Lights
- 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
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
- Fujitsu introduces ARROWS Z ISW11F au smartphone
- Isolated power factor corrected offline regulator needs no opto
- PSCo Technical Distribution partners with Matrox to offer fully integrated turnkey video walls
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- Taiwan banks want higher investment limit for China peers (February 9) - Reuters
- China's exports and imports fall (February 10) - BBC News
- Foxconn hacked by group called SwaggSec (February 8) - 9to5Mac.com
- Post-election Taiwan: beyond exports (February 7) - The Financial Times
- Deadly cold snap cripples Europe (February 6) - ABC News
- IMF cuts China 2012 growth forecast to 8.25% (February 6) - Marketwatch.com (Dow Jones)
- US job numbers show strong growth (February 3) - BBC News
- Taiwan backs Ma, but unease over China remains (January 14) - BBC News
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- Commentary: Lack of distribution channels continues to hover over Taiwan solar industry
- Possible versions to fix Elpida debt repayment crunch
- Commentary: Could automation solve labor issues for Foxconn?
- Commentary: Apple being dragged into US-China trade war
- Digitimes Research: Greater China to take up 65% of global small- to medium-size TFT LCD shipments in 2011
Growth of the LED market: Q&A with James Jenson, vice president of LED business unit at Veeco
US-based MOCVD equipment provider Veeco currently ranks number one in global market share with 50%...
MEMS sensors market looking strong: Q&A with Kionix director of marketing Brachocki
In a recent telephone interview, Ed Brachocki, director of marketing at Kionix, updated several developments...
The greening of Taiwan: Q&A with Siemens Taiwan CEO Peter Weiss
While Taiwan is not usually thought of as being at the forefront of the green revolution, Taipei happened...
Focus on small, cost-effective packages: Q&A with STATS ChipPAC CEO Tan Lay Koon
Despite uncertainties in the semiconductor industry outlook, packaging and testing firm STATS ChipPAC...
- 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...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - Jun 2011
The motherboard industry began 2010 with optimism and expected to see a reversal of the previous two years' declines in revenues and shipments as the impact of...
- Taiwan DRAM module industry overview - Jun 2011
The year 2010 represented a peak in recent years for the DRAM module industry. Optimism surfaced in the second half of 2009 thanks to a return of demand on the...
- Overview of the Greater China small- to medium-size TFT LCD industry
This DIGITIMES Research Special Report provides a comprehensive overview of the players and market direction of panel makers in the Greater China region, as well as outlining the potential market influence of OLEDs.
- The role of PV in China energy policy through 2015
During China 12th Five Year Plan period (2011-2015), solar PV will be the fastest growing renewable energy. Installed capacity in China grow by tenfold to reach the target of 10GWp by 2015.
- Industry development and government policy in China animation sector
The animation industry production value in China is projected to exceed CNY50 billion by 2015. This Digitimes Special Report provides an overview of the industry, including regional development, government policy and a breakdown of the various market segments.