Linde expands TFT-LCD footprint in China with gas contract for Samsung in Suzhou

May 23, 10:11

Linde LienHwa (LLH), The Linde Group's joint venture with LienHwa MiTAC Group of Taiwan, a supplier of electronics gas and solutions, has announced a significant long-term deal with...

Taiwan makers to see growth in 2Q12 shipments of small- to medium-size LCD panels

Apr 24, 12:40

Four Taiwan-based makers will ship 352.314 million small- to medium-size TFT-LCD panels in total in the second quarter of 2012, increasing by 12.4% on quarter and by 6.6% on year,...

Panel makers seeking to return to profits through new products and markets

Feb 14, 01:10

In view of increasing additional production capacities of TFT-LCD panels from China-based makers and no substantial increase in global demand for panels, Taiwan-based panel makers...

Panel makers considering price hikes for some panels, say sources

Feb 7, 14:23

Some panel makers are considering a price hike for their products because of a recent improvement in sales as well as in capacity utilization rates, according to industry sources.

China to hike TFT-LCD panel tariffs, says report

Feb 3, 15:39

In order to boost development of the local TFT-LCD panel manufacturing industry, the China government will increase customs tariffs for imported panels from 3% to 5% in the second...

TPT sees increasing orders for TFT-LCD boards from South Korea

Oct 12, 01:00

Taiwan-based PCB maker Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT) has been receiving increasing orders for TFT-LCD PCBs from South Korea, with revenues rising to 38% of total currently, according...

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.

Flat panel makers set for slow sales in 3Q11

Aug 11, 13:46

LCD panels makers, especially for those who focus on large-size panels, are likely to brace for lackluster performance in the third quarter due to declining panel prices caused by...

LCD driver IC vendors to see double-digit growth in 3Q11 revenues

Jun 30, 11:22

Major TFT-LCD driver IC companies including Novatek Microelectronics, Sitronix Technology and Orise Technology are expected to report double-digit sequential growth in revenues for...

IC designer Raydium plans to debut on TSE in 2012

Jun 23, 12:26

Raydium Semiconductor, an AU Optronics (AUO) affiliate specializing in the design of TFT-LCD driver ICs, has unveiled plans to file an application to list on the Taiwan Stock Exchange...

China TFT-LCD equipment investment to peak with global share of 60% in 2012

Jun 17, 01:05

TFT-LCD panel makers' total investment in production equipment in China will peak in 2012, with total investment to surpass that in South Korea to reach a global share of 60%, according...

Sharp hopes to set up 10G plant in China

Mar 23, 01:35

Although Sharp's application to set up an 8G TFT-LCD production plant in China was denied, Sharp has reportedly applied to set up a 10G plant instead in Nanjing with a schedule to...

AUO acquisition of ISO 50001 certification sets example as green company

Mar 22, 01:10

Following the acknowledgment of the world's first LEED gold-certified TFT-LCD facility in 2009, AU Optronics (AUO) announced today that its 8.5G facility located in Central Taiwan...

Upstream ACF supply may be affected by Japan earthquake, says AUO

Mar 16, 14:10

The supply of anisotropic conductive film (ACF) for the production of flat panels is likely to be affected by the earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, but with a month of inventory,...

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.

Taiwan government lifts all restrictions on investment in China for panel makers

Mar 9, 01:00

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) of Taiwan has officially lifted all bans on panel makers investing in China regarding the size of production plants or investment in China-based...

Taiwan officially liberalizes China investment in flat panel and semiconductor industries

Mar 3, 01:30

The Taiwan's government has officially opened the doors for China-based enterprises to invest in the local TFT-LCD panel and semiconductor industries, with China investors not allowed...

Late February panel quotes remain flat for notebook, monitor use, slightly fall for TV use, says DisplaySearch

Feb 22, 01:40

International quotes for TFT-LCD panels for late February overall remain unchanged from previous quotes for use in LCD monitors and notebook PCs, but drop by US$1-3 for LCD TV panels,...

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...

Sintek not building 5.5G LTPS plant

Feb 17, 15:55

Sintek Photronic chairman Chang Wen-yi has corrected quotes regarding Sintek's cooperation with Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) in a Digitimes report on Feb 16 saying that Sintek is...

Taiwan panel makers to turn profitable in 3Q11

Feb 16, 01:35

After significant losses in the fourth quarter of 2010, Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel makers are expected to remain in the red in the first quarter of 2011, but will start to recover...

Taiwan government to allow China investment in LCD makers, say officials

Feb 15, 16:02

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is under policy planning to allow China-based enterprises, especially large vendors of consumer electronics such as Haier, TCL, Changhong,...

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...

AUO to start mass shipments of tablet PC panels with touch solution in 1Q11

Jan 28, 01:35

AU Optronics (AUO) started small volume shipments of tablet PC panels in the fourth quarter of 2010 and expects to start mass volume shipments with touch panel solutions in the first...

AUO capex to reach NT$90-95 billion in 2011

Jan 28, 01:10

AU Optronics (AUO) will see its capex reach NT$90-95 billion (US$3.1-3.27 billion) in 2011, up from NT$84.62 billion in 2010. 20% of capex in 2011 will be for investment in solar...

Shipments of cell LCD TV panels to increase 30% in 2011, says DisplaySearch

Jan 25, 15:42

In an effort to meet growing customer demand, LCD panel manufacturers are planning to grow their cell businesses 30% in 2011 to support the increasing needs of their TV manufacturer...

AUO declines to comment on patent infringement lawsuit from Sharp

Jan 24, 15:44

AU Optronics (AUO) has declined to comment regarding the infringement lawsuit from Japan-based Sharp as the company in the quiet period prior to its investors conference.

CPT develops FFS panel and aims to cooperate with E Ink

Jan 21, 01:40

Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has started development of FFS (Fringe Field Switching) panels and expects to cooperate with E Ink Holding (EIH) and support EIH's Korea-based subsidiary...

LCD glass substrates demand to go up 11%, capacity 13% in 2011, says DisplaySearch

Jan 19, 11:36

As the transition to flat panel TV nears completion, TFT-LCD TV panel demand is slowing, from 41% on year in 2010 to 8.3% in 2011. Total TFT-LCD panel area demand is expected to increase...

Previous-generation restrictions can be discussed, but no chance for investment in China-based companies, says premier Wu

Jan 19, 01:50

Wu Den-yih, premier of Taiwan's Executive Yuan, has commented that the previous-generation limitations on panel makers for setting up TFT-LCD panel production plants can be discussed,...

BOE to start mass production at 8.5G in 3Q11, CSOT in 4Q11

Jan 18, 01:55

China-based BOE Technology is expected to produce its first TFT-LCD panel at its 8.5G plant in the second quarter of 2011 and start mass production in the third quarter, while China...

Taiwan-based panel makers likely to suffer operating losses in 4Q10, 1Q11

Jan 13, 16:17

Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel makers are likely to see operating losses in fourth-quarter 2010 and first-quarter 2011, with lower losses in the latter.