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,...

Specialty IC foundry VIS reports revenue decline for October

Nov 9, 11:55

Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has reported an 8.3% sequential decrease in October revenues, citing lower shipments.

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)...

Quotes for large-size flat panels stable in 1H November

Nov 7, 12:45

Quotes for large-size LCD panels have stabilized in the first half of November as China-based TV makers have begun to rebuild up inventory for the forthcoming Lunar New Year holidays,...

Quotes for large-size panels continue to drop in 2H September

Sep 22, 01:35

Quotes for large-size flat panels continued to drop in the second half of September as compared to the first half of the month. TV panel prices declined by 1-3% and IT panel prices...

Large-size panel prices continue to fall in September, says Displaybank

Sep 16, 10:57

Prices of large-size TFT-LCD panels have reached a record low in September 2011, with 18.5-42-inch panels dropping US$1-3 from the August levels, according to Displaybank.

Panel shipments rise in August, but growth unlikely to last long

Sep 15, 15:17

Overall shipments of large-size LCD panels in August 2011 climbed slightly on month. Panels for TVs, monitors, and notebooks all also showed small increases. Demand from emerging...

Development of large-size AMOLED panels not mature yet, says Taiwan makers

Jul 26, 11:02

There is report that Apple has talked with LG Display to procure 55-inch AMOLED panels for making TVs. However, Taiwan-based panel makers pointed out that Apple is unlikely to offer...

Orders for large-size LED BLUs declining in July

Jul 21, 14:41

Orders for large-size LED backlight units (BLUs) from downstream TV makers so far this month have been lower than those received in June, according to sources at LED chipmakers. Since...

Price of large-size panels remains flat

Jul 8, 10:13

TFT LCD panel makers have been lowering capacity utilization to maintain prices due to weak demand. According to research institutes, prices of large-size panels for products such...

Himax reiterates 2Q11 outlook

Jun 17, 01:15

Display driver IC supplier Himax Technologies has reiterated its previous guidance for the second quarter of 2011 despite recent speculation about a slowdown in China's handset market...

Prices of large-size panels keep rising; AUO and CMI to see improved gross margins in 2Q11

Jun 2, 12:45

The current upward movement of the prices for large-size LCD panels, which has taken place since May, is expect to last to July and probably the entire third quarter - a trend which...

Large-size panel shipments slip 2% in April, says WitsView

May 18, 13:12

Large-size TFT-LCD panel shipments totaled 56.34 million units in April 2011, down 2.1% sequentially, according to WitsView. The firm attributed the slight drop to a seasonal weakening...

Production of medium- and large-size touch panels increasing

May 6, 01:20

The prevailing trend for the production of touch panels has migrated from small-sizes, to medium- and large-size models, as evidenced by the launch of 4-inch mainstream smartphones,...

LCD driver IC firms cautious about 2Q11

Apr 21, 11:52

Taiwan-based LCD driver IC suppliers remain cautious about the business outlook for the second quarter due to uncertainties over the availability of capacity at upstream foundries...

Large-size panel shipments up 21% in March, says WitsView

Apr 18, 17:05

Large-size TFT-LCD panel shipment surged by 21% sequentially to 57.57 million units in March 2011, according to WitsView.

Large-size LCD panel prices to remain flat in 1H April, says DisplaySearch

Apr 8, 01:10

Quotes for large-size LCD panels will remain flat in the first half of April, with 19-inch widescreen panels maintaining at US$60 on average and 21.5-inch widescreen models at US$75,...

AUO ships over 10 million large-size flat panels in March

Apr 8, 01:05

AU Optronics (AUO) shipped 10.71 million large-size LCD panels in March 2011 and generated revenues of NT$35.95 billion (US$1.24 billion) for the month, up 32.7% sequentially but...

Flat panel makers likely to hike large-size panel prices in May-June

Mar 31, 01:55

Vendors of large-size TFT LCD panels will have more opportunities to hike their product prices in May-June leveraging the impact of the Japan earthquake on the supply chain for key...

Demand for large-size driver IC sluggish

Mar 18, 15:15

Demand for LCD driver ICs used in PC monitors has not picked up as was originally expected, according to industry sources. Meanwhile, that for driver ICs from the LCD TV sector remains...

Taiwan LCD driver IC companies expect sales growth in March

Mar 16, 11:57

TFT-LCD driver IC company ILI Technology (Ilitek) expects March revenues to increase sequentially and also exceed January levels thanks to the China handset market entering the high...

CMI 2011 capex remains at NT$100 billion

Mar 11, 01:40

Capex of Chimei Innolux (CMI) in 2011 is expected to reach NT$100 billion (US$3.4 billion), mainly for expanding capacity at its 6G, 8.5G and touch panel production lines.

CMI announces almost 5% sequential drop in 4Q10 revenues

Mar 11, 01:20

Chimei Innolux (CMI) has announced combined TFT-LCD revenues of NT$130.39 billion (US$4.42 billion) for the fourth quarter of 2010, a decrease of 4.9% sequentially.

HannStar posts almost 18% sequential drop in February revenues

Mar 9, 01:10

HannStar Display has announced revenues of NT$3.16 billion (US$107.5 million) for February 2011, a decrease of 17.9% sequentially.

AUO posts 10% sequential drop in February revenues

Mar 8, 16:06

AU Optronics (AUO) has posted consolidated revenues of NT$27.1 billion (US$922.65 million) for February 2011, an decrease of 10.2% sequentially and 17.1% on year.

Chip-R substrate maker Leatec to raise quotes

Mar 2, 01:20

Ceramic substrate supplier Leatec Fine Ceramic plans to increase chip-resistor substrate prices with current capacity full, order visibility reaching the end of the second quarter...

LED TV panel shipments reach 16.6 million units in 4Q10, says DisplaySearch

Mar 1, 16:51

Global shipments of LCD TV panels with LED backlights reached a high of 16.6 million units in the fourth quarter of 2010, with strong growth in edge-lit configurations, according...

Large-size LCD panel prices decline in February, says IHS iSuppli

Mar 1, 16:35

Pricing for large-size LCD panels continued to decline in February in light of soft demand and rising inventories, but the situation could improve by April when brands increase their...

Taiwan flat-panel industry value to reach NT$379.13 billion in 1Q11

Feb 18, 15:01

Due to fewer working days and seasonality, Taiwan's flat-panel display industry value is expected to reach NT$379.13 billion (US$12.92 billion) in the first quarter of 2011, dropping...

Large-size TFT-LCD shipments grow 26% on year in 2010 to 665 million units, says DisplaySearch

Feb 15, 15:44

Global large-size TFT-LCD panel shipments reached a record high of 665 million units in 2010, with strong growth in TV, notebook, tablet PC, and public display applications, according...

CPT announces revenues of NT$16.59 billion for 4Q10

Feb 14, 16:42

Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has announced consolidated revenues of NT$16.59 billion (US$565.64 million) for the fourth quarter of 2010, down 15.2% sequentially and 2.2% on year.