Last update: Monday 20 May 2013 [584 news items]
Formosa Epitaxy sees order visibility extend to November
Jun 21, 14:12
LED chipmaker Formosa Epitaxy has seen its order visibility extend to November and is currently in talks for new orders for LED backlighting and lighting products with 10 potential...
Edison Opto deals out 2011 cash dividends of NT$3.01
Jun 20, 15:56
Taiwan-based high-power LED lighting packaging house Edison Opto held a shareholders' meeting to deal out 2011 dividends of NT$3.01 (US$0.10) in cash and NT$0.50 in stocks.
Delta chairman announces retirement
Jun 20, 15:14
Delta Electronics chairman Bruce CH Cheng announced his official retirement in the company's shareholders meeting on June 19. Delta plans to hold the board of directors meeting on...
Everlight has 60% share of LED light bulb market in Taiwan, says chairman
Jun 20, 15:10
Everlight's market share for LED light bulbs in Taiwan reached 60% a month ago, said Robert Yeh, chairman of the Taiwan-based LED packaging house. The firm will continue to strengthen...
LED lamps to provide global energy savings of US$100 billion over 5 years, says IMS Research
Jun 20, 11:24
The widespread adoption of retrofit LED lamps will create global energy savings worth US$100 billion over the next five years, according to IMS Research.
Everlight, Delta showcasing technologies at LED Lighting Taiwan 2012
Jun 19, 17:00
The LED Lighting Taiwan 2012 is currently being held at Nangang Exhibition Hall from June 19-21. There are 250 participating firms from the supply chain in Taiwan and abroad and close...
Lextar to become first provider of iOS-based smart control for LED lighting
Jun 19, 01:30
Lextar Electronics, a Taiwan-based maker of LED epitaxial wafers and chips, expects to obtain certification from Apple for enabling users of iOS mobile devices to make smart remote...
LED lighting demand for chips to exceed backlight units in 2014, says Lextar chairman
Jun 15, 15:44
LED lighting will become the main LED application in 2014, according to David Su, chairman of Taiwan-based LED firm Lextar.
Digitimes Research: China raises 12th Five-Year Plan LED industry targets
Jun 15, 15:38
China's Ministry of Science and Technology is seeking public opinions on the recently revised goals set for the semiconductor lighting technology development under the 12th Five-Year...
Taiwan LED firms see mild revenue growths in May
Jun 15, 12:35
According to statistics, the total May revenues of Taiwan-based LED firms reached NT$8.7 billion (US$290.9 million), up by 4.59% on month but down 12.1% on year. Benefitting from...
Neo-Neon 2012 LED lighting shipments to grow 4-5 times, says company executive
Jun 15, 12:22
Lighting maker Neo-Neon, which has been eager to shift businesses from traditional lighting fixtures to LED ones, expects its 2012 LED lighting shipments to grow 4-5 times, according...
Sapphire substrate shipments increase due to LED lighting demand
Jun 13, 16:56
Sapphire substrate manufacturers said 2-inch substrates were around US$9 on average during May but are expected to rise due to a shortage of patterned sapphire substrates (PSSs).
Edison holds conservative view on LED lighting demand
Jun 12, 01:00
LED packaging manufacturer, Edison Opto, has reported a 7.1% decrease in revenues in May over April, stating that the decline is due to the European economic crisis along with uncertainties...
Taiwan vendors expected to lower LED lighting prices to US$1.20/W at end of 2012, says Everlight
Jun 8, 01:40
First-tier Taiwan-based vendors currently quote their LED lighting products at US$1.50/W, higher than US$1/W quoted by second-tier vendors but lower than US$2/W charged by international...
LED makers see increased May revenues, Bright skeptical of future
Jun 8, 01:15
While revenue from LED sales in Taiwan and China are increasing, LED lighting will largely be focused in niche markets as price competition increases, according to Liao Zongren, chairman...
LED lighting to boom in 2H13, says Ledlink
Jun 5, 14:18
Ledlink Optics, a Taiwan-based firm that specializes in producing secondary optical lenses for LED lighting, was listed on the OTC market on June 5, 2012. According to chairman Te-Lung...
Commentary: Taiwan market LED lighting pricing strategies and global competition
Jun 4, 15:54
As global efforts increase to become greener, LED lighting is becoming more pervasive around the world. It was originally estimated that by the end of 2012 mainstream LED light bulbs...
Computex 2012: Delta to showcase green-energy consumer products
May 31, 16:06
Delta Electronics will highlight its green-energy consumer products and integrated services under the theme of "Smart Green Life" at Computex Taipei 2012, with product lineups...
Bridgelux and Toshiba announce 8-inch GaN-on-silicon LEDs
May 30, 10:31
Bridgelux and Toshiba recently announced that the two companies have achieved 8-inch GaN-on-silicon LED chips that has an optical power of 614 mW with a voltage of 3.1V when driven...
LED industry predicts revenue growth for 2Q12
May 30, 01:20
Downstream LED packaging houses have been operating with capacity utilization rates of 70-80%. In particular, Unity Opto indicated order visibility is clear through June and predicted...
New York City adopts LED lighting
May 29, 13:49
New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced the installation of LED fixtures in Central Park, the East River Bridges, Eastern Parkway and the underdeck of...
Taiwan LED lighting product makers expected to win orders from China, as subsidies begin kicking in
May 29, 01:45
As China's Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) is expected to announce more than 10 winners from 110 competitors at the first open bid for CNY200 million (US$31.7 million) subsidies...
Epistar developing 8-inch silicon substrates to reduce LED production costs
May 29, 01:15
Epistar said that it is developing eight-inch silicon substrates for producing LEDs used in lighting applications, with mass production slated in 2014.
On-Bright expects 2Q12 sales to rise 50-60%
May 25, 11:51
Analog IC design house On-Bright Electronics has forecast revenues for the second quarter of 2012 will grow 50-60% sequentially to NT$540-570 million (US$18-19 million).
PTC conservative about 2012 revenue growth
May 24, 17:04
Lighting solution driver IC specialist Princeton Technology (PTC) holds a conservative view on revenue growth in 2012 due to limited expansion of the automobile market and lack of...
China and Taiwan LED firms sign agreement in Zhengzhou China
May 23, 11:34
Acbel, a member of Taiwan's Kinpo-Compal Group, recently signed an investment agreement with Samost, a company based in Zhengzhou, China, to focus on developing LED lighting.
LED industry enjoys high capacity utilization rates in 2Q12
May 23, 01:20
Second-quarter 2012 LED prices have been flat, according to industry sources. Demand has been high pushing capacity utilization rates to remain high. If prices continue to hold in...
May 21, 15:38
LEDs will displace more than 52% of the global market for lamps in commercial buildings by 2021, according to Pike Research. The cleantech market intelligence firm anticipates that...
Energy Focus receives LED product order to re-light navy ships
May 18, 11:28
Energy Focus, a leader in providing LED lighting products and solutions, announced that it has recently received an additional US$1.5 million order to provide IntelliTube LED fluorescent...
High Power Opto begins mass production of blue, green LED chips on silicon substrates
May 17, 15:18
High Power Opto LED (HPOLED) chairman KH Huang said the company has begun mass production of blue and green LED chips on silicon substrates, making it the world's third to make blue...
Switch Lighting announces production of LED A-lamps
May 17, 09:53
Switch Lighting recently announced the availability of its family of LED A-lamps, which are liquid-cooled LED A-lamps that can be used in any fixture, any orientation, and anywhere...
Ledtech to see increasing revenues
May 16, 16:06
Ledtech reported that its LED lighting revenues in April were at an all-time high and is expected to grow even more in May with the possibility of its gross margin reaching 50% for...
Washington DC switching to LED street lights
May 16, 15:53
Lighting Science Group, an LED lighting company, recently joined Washington DC Mayor Vincent C Gray and officials from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Department...
NTL Electronics India sells over 2 million LED bulbs in 9 months
May 16, 10:54
NTL Electronics India recently announced sales of 2.19 million LED lamps for nine months within 2011-2012.
Taiwan Market: LED light bulb ex-factory price drops to US$1/W
May 16, 01:35
The ex-factory price of LED light bulbs has been falling to US$1/W, according to Jason Wu, chairman of Taiwan-based high-power LED packaging firm Edison Opto. A continuous fall in...
Taiwan market: LG launches waterproof smartphone
Mobile + telecom | 12h 36min ago
Hermes to see revenues grow higher than 10% sequentially in 2Q13
Bits + chips | 12h 48min ago
Foxconn able to produce carbon nanotube touch panel sizes up to 10-inch
Displays | May 22, 21:46
Buynow expects EPS of at least NT$4.50 for 2013
IT + CE | May 22, 21:44
Elan shipping touchscreen controller ICs for new Nexus 7
Bits + chips | May 22, 21:42
Samsung showcases new displays at SID 2013
Displays | May 22, 21:00
E Ink unveils low temperature matrix electronic paper display for freezers
Displays | May 22, 20:49
UMC Singapore unit expands and puts focus on R&D
Bits + chips | May 22, 20:43
E Ink launches 3 pigment electronic paper display
Displays | May 22, 20:41
HannStar to reach 95% utilization in 2Q13
Displays | May 22, 20:39
Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
IT + CE | May 22, 20:36
Supplies of NAND flash to be tight in July-August, says Phison
Before Going to Press | May 22, 20:16
TPK to see orders bump up in 3Q13
Before Going to Press | May 22, 20:03
Wintek expects to see positive turnaround in July 2013, says chairman
Before Going to Press | May 22, 19:59
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Edison Opto's cafe booth
Taiwan-based Edison Opto showcased its LED lighting products at the 2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show in late March. To showcase its various LED lighting designs, Edison Opto's...
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Delta LED light bulbs
Taiwan-based Delta Electronics showcased at the 2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show from March 26-29 many of its LED products, such as 8-10W LED light bulbs. The firm also showcased...
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Delta Electronics
Taiwan-based Delta Electronics participated in the 2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show from March 26-29, 2013. The firm showcased various applications of LED lighting including...
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
2013 Taiwan Internationbal Lighting Show: Epistar applications for agricultural lighting
Taiwan-based LED chipmaker Epistar is currently showcasing its latest products at the 2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show from March 26-29, including lighting for agricultural...
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Everlight residential LED lighting
Taiwan-based LED packaging house Everlight Electronics is currently displaying its latest LED lighting products at the 2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show, among them are residenial...
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
Despite the fact the penetration rate of LED backlight units (BLUs) in TVs has been increasing continuously, shining a light on the LED industry, Biing-jye Lee, chairman of Taiwan-based...
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%. Digitimes sat down with James T Jenson, vice president of Veeco's LED business...
The LED industry has been growing rapidly in China. Digitimes Research recently visited China-based LED chipmaker Hang Zhou Silan Azure (Silan Azure) to gain insights in China's LED...
Current condition and future prospects of LED: Q&A with Lextar chairman David Su
As a LED subsidiary of AU Optronics (AUO), Lextar has been viewed as a LED backlight module maker. Recently Lextar has set goals to enter the LED lighting market. David Su, chairman...
The future of Taiwan's LED lighting industry: Q&A with Edison Opto chairman Jason Wu
A booming time has come for the LED lighting industry, and its players are optimistic. Jason Wu, chairman of Taiwan-based LED components firm Edison Opto (Edison), talked about the...
- China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
- Digitimes Research: Global LED tube light shipments to reach 220 million units in 2013
- Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
- Samsung to launch complete line up of notebooks in 2H13
- Taiwan panel industry output value worth US$7.86 billion in 1Q13, says IEK
- China market: B2C transaction value over CNY133 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Taiwan market: Sony to launch Xperia Tablet Z
- Asustek, Chunghwa Telecom cooperate to provide cloud computing services
- Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
- China market: Smartphone sales over 75 million units in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Imec, Globalfoundries team up for STT-MRAM
- Solar industry capex hits 7-year low in 2013, says IHS
- ACX sees earnings up over 60% sequentially in 1Q13
- Ilitek to post revenues of over NT$900 million in May
- Sharp to produce 3 types of IGZO LCD panels for notebooks
- 3M announces new development of quantum dot enhancement film
- NLT demonstrates latest display technologies, including projective capacitive touch panel technology
- New Vision Display exhibits PMVA color display based on Corning Willow Glass
- AMD falls to 4th rank MPU supplier in 2012, says IC Insights
- Touch screen IC, LED driver IC suppliers to post strong performance in May
- LED maker Epistar expects more revenues from lighting applications in 3Q13
- CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
- Can Ultra HD TVs avoid the fate of 3D sets? asks IHS
- After a year of decline, global flat panel TV market sees marginal growth in 1Q13, says IHS
- Sharp announces new Ultra HD TVs
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- Carry Technology Highlights Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi Card Reader Series
- Imagination says third party IP becoming a key driving force for silicon vendors
- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- Leadtek to Show Total Cloud Solutions at Computex Taipei 2013
- Clientron to exhibit its latest Zero/Thin Client and POS solutions along with the full product line at Computex Taipei 2013
- 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
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
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- Apple 'among largest tax avoiders in US' - Senate committee (May 21) - BBC News
- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News
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2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Edison Opto LED strip lamp
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Opportunity lies for MEMS energy harvesting: Q&A with Holst Centre general manager Bert Gyselinckx
Digitimes recently interviewed Bert Gyselinckx, general manager of the Holst Centre in Eindhoven, to...
Returning with stronger competitiveness: Q&A with Lu Li-Cheng, Chaintech chairman
Chaintech, a motherboard/graphics card maker, which quit the market once and returned recently, has...
MEMS-enabled energy harvesting: Q&A with MIG executive director Karen Lightman
Digitimes recently spoke with Karen Lightman, the executive director of MEMS Industry Group (MIG),...
Complete mobile platform solutions: Q&A with Broadcom executive VP Robert Rango
In a relentless competition against rivals including Qualcomm, Nvidia and Media in the smartphone chipset...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- 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...
- 2H 2012 global TFT panel market forecast
Digitimes Research predicts there will be a total of 389 million large-sized TFT LCD panels shipped in 2H12, with 195 million in the third quarter and 194 million in the fourth quarter - with the total representing a 7.6% increase over the first half of this year.
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 smartphone market
Smartphone shipments in 2010 and 2011 both enjoyed growth of more than 60%. Growth will decelerate in 2012 due to the high base, as well as a slowdown in consumer spending in Western Europe.
- Trends in Asia LED chip manufacturing industry
Asia is playing an ever more important role in upstream LED chip manufacturing. The region accounted for 80% of MOCVD demand in 2011 and will account for 90% in 2012, largely because Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China are the major global centers for LED chip production.