Last update: Monday 23 April 2012 [114 news items]
3D TV growth momentum to slip in 2012, say sources
Apr 23, 16:06
Although the global market for 3D TVs is expected to continue to expand in 2012, the growth momentum will slow down in the year as most top-tier brand vendors are shifting more focus...
New LCD products to be displayed at Softex Tapei
Apr 5, 14:55
Large-sized LCD and 3D LED TVs that have networking functions will be the highlight of this year's Softex Taipei fair.
LG to introduce new 47- and 55-in TV models in 1H12
Mar 14, 01:25
South Korea-based LG Electronics recently announced new 47- and 55-inch TVs for launch in first-half 2012. LG will also introduce high-end edge-lit 3D smart TV products to the Taiwan...
Shipments of 3D LCD TV panels reach 21 million units in 2011, says DisplaySearch
Mar 8, 15:23
Shipments of 3D LCD TV panels spiked to 7.8 million units in fourth-quarter 2011, up by 26% on quarter. As a result, total 3D TV panel shipments in 2011 reached 21.2 million, accounting...
AUO lands 65-inch naked-eye 3D TV panels from LG and Vizio, says paper
Newswatch - Feb 23, 15:12
AU Optronics (AUO) has landed orders for 65-inch naked-eye full HD 3D TV panels from LG Electronics and Vizio, with combined shipments to the two companies to reach 100,000 units,...
Penetration rates of 3D and LED TVs continue to rise in January
Feb 8, 15:03
Recently published market research indicates that in January 2012, among all TV models marketed, 40% supported 3D and 70% of models were LED TVs.
China market: 3D TVs sell well during Lunar New Year holidays
Jan 31, 14:58
Sales of 3D LCD TVs, particularly large-size models, were strong during the 2012 Lunar New Year holiday season in China, according to sources in the retail channel in China.
AUO shipping 55-inch naked-eye 3D TV panels to Toshiba, says paper
Newswatch - Jan 31, 14:11
AU Optronics (AUO) has begun volume shipments of 55-inch naked-eye 3D 4k2k (4000x2000) high resolution TV panels to Toshiba, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News...
China market: Demand for 3D TVs to top 20 million units in 2012
Jan 20, 15:09
Demand for 3D TVs in the China market is expected to grow by 150% to 20 million units in 2012, accounting for 48% of total TV sales in China in the year, according to industry sour...
VIA, SiS achieve results from non-PC industry
Jan 12, 01:05
Taiwan-base chipset makers VIA Technologies and Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS), although already phasing out of the PC chipset market, have both entered different markets and achieved...
3D TV gaining momentum in Western Europe and China, says DisplaySearch
Dec 29, 12:08
Consumer behavior and TV set maker strategies are resulting in widely diverging TV product ranges across the world. While the industry is truly global, regional differences are increasing...
Taiwan market: 3D TV penetration rate to reach 14-15% in 2012
Dec 9, 17:06
Chimei, BenQ and other vendors are expected to launch more 3D TV models in the Taiwan market in 2012 with the penetration rate of 3D TVs in the local TV market to reach 14-15% in...
3D LCD TV panel shipments grew 27% in 3Q11, says DisplaySearch
Nov 23, 10:05
Shipments of 3D LCD TV panels reached 6.6 million units in third-quarter 2011, accounting for 27% growth on quarter. The pattern retarder type and shutter glass type are growing by...
LCD TV shipments rebound ahead of 2011 holiday selling period, says DisplaySearch
Nov 22, 15:08
The year 2011 has been a challenging year for the TV industry. Sluggish consumer demand in developed regions, like North America, Japan and Western Europe, has led to poor profitability...
China market: Vendors slash 3D TV prices to promote sales
Nov 18, 01:15
Most branded TV vendors have adopted aggressive pricing strategies to promote sales of 3D TVs as demand for 3D models is expected to pick up soon on the grounds that the China government...
Taiwan market: LGE to ship 200,000-250,000 LCD TVs in 2011
Nov 15, 16:00
LG Electronics (LGE) is expected to reach its goal of shipping 200,000 LCD TVs in the Taiwan market in 2011, with prospects that shipments might even hit 250,000 units, a 10% growth...
China market: Smart TV demand in 2012 expected to reach 18 million units
Nov 9, 15:46
Demand for smart TVs in the China market may top 18 million units in 2012, accounting for 40% of China's entire TV market, according to an estimate by market research firms in Chin...
China TV brands have strong shipment growth in September
Nov 4, 12:06
Due to China's long holiday in October, shipments of LCD TVs from the top-six China-based brands increased 47.3% on month in September to 5.205 million units. Hisense, TCL and Genesys...
BOE 8.5G LCD line to mass produce in October
Sep 21, 15:08
BOE Technology's (BOE) first 8.5G TFT LCD panel production line began trial operations in June 2011 and is expected to enter mass production in October. According to industry sources,...
Taiwan market: LCD TV sales grow 5% in January-July
Sep 14, 11:32
Sales of LCD TVs in the Taiwan market grew by 5% on year in the first seven months of 2011 with total LCD TV sales for all of the year expected to reach one million units. Sony recaptured...
Shipments of smart TV and STB IC solutions to remain strong in 2H11
Aug 29, 17:01
Taiwan-based IC design houses, including MediaTek, MStar Semiconductor, Novatek Microelectronics and ALi, are expected to see their shipments of IC solutions for smart TVs and set-top...
Amtran profits down sharply in 2Q11
Aug 26, 16:08
Taiwan-based LCD TV maker Amtran Technology has reported revenues of NT$8.39 billion (US$289.06 million) in second-quarter 2011, with a gross profit margin of 10.32%. Amtran also...
MStar wins 3D TV chip order from Skyworth, says paper
Newswatch - Aug 23, 16:56
IC design house MStar Semiconductor has landed orders of single-chip solutions for 3D TVs from China-based Skyworth, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report...
Increasing TV demand coming from emerging markets
Aug 2, 01:35
The economies in developed countries have been weak, which has affected shipments of TVs in 2011. Market estimates for total global shipments of TVs will be around 252 million units...
Toshiba announces new business strategy for India
Jul 22, 15:19
Toshiba and Toshiba India Private (TIPL) unveiled a digital products business strategy and new product line-up in India on July 21. Toshiba plans to move forward in India as TIPL...
Taiwan market: LGE aims to take 50% share of local 3D TV market by year-end 2011
Jul 15, 11:03
LG Electronics (LGE) expects its share in Taiwan's 3D TV market to reach 50% by the end of 2011, compared to 22% in May and 41% in the first half of June.
US FPD TV prices rise in June on 3D demand, says IHS
Jul 14, 09:49
For the third month in a row, US pricing for flat-panel TVs increased in June, fueled by the increasing availability of high-priced active 3D LCD TVs, according to IHS iSuppli.
China market: TV vendors shift focus to rural areas
Jul 12, 13:51
The TV market in China is set to enter a price war in the second half of 2011 due to a slowdown in demand and a lackluster performance in the first half, with vendors to shift their...
Top-five panel makers predict 3D TV penetration to reach 20% at end of 2011
Jul 12, 01:15
The top five panel makers, Samsung, LG Display, AU Optronics (AUO), Chimei Innolux (CMI) and Sharp have been increasing supply of panels for 3D TVs and expect the penetration of 3D...
UBright Optronics to debut in Taiwan OTC market
Jul 5, 16:10
Taiwan-based brightness enhancement film (BEF) maker, UBright Optronics, will soon debut in Taiwan's OTC market. The company's products will extend to large-size LED TV and flat pa...
TV brands in China report decreased shipments
Jun 30, 16:47
Demand for LCD TV continues to dwindle. From the latest statistics, the six largest TV brands in China showed a total of 19% on-month decrease in shipments in May. The global LCD...
Patterned retarder to beat shutter glasses in 2H11 shipments, says AUO
Jun 20, 10:41
An estimated one million shutter glasses 3D TV panels were shipped globally in first-quarter 2011 while shipments of patterned retarder 3D TV panels reached nearly 900,000. But the...
Seasonal demand can still be expected in 2H11, says MediaTek chairman
Jun 16, 11:09
Seasonal demand can still be expected in the second half of 2011 although the global IT industry is unlikely to post strong growth in the period, according to MediaTek chairman Tsai...
Himax unveils 3D timing controller for naked-eye 3D panels
Jun 14, 13:45
Himax Technologies has unveiled an industry-leading 3D timing controller (3D TCON) for naked-eye 3D panels, suitable for handheld applications including tablet PCs, digital photo...
3D TV panel penetration rate may reach 12.3% for 2011
Jun 7, 14:32
Major LCD panel firms Samsung Electronics, LG Display, AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) have been focusing on increasing the shipments for 3D TV applications.
Solar wafer maker GET reports full capacity
Green energy | 6h 23min ago
TXC to increase TCXO capacity by 200%
Bits + chips | 6h 28min ago
MILC to enjoy growth in both worldwide and Taiwan sales
IT + CE | 6h 33min ago
Taiwan market: HTC recaptures top handset vendor ranking in April
Mobile + telecom | 6h 38min ago
Sony to ship in-cell touch panels for next-generation iPhone, say sources
Displays | 6h 43min ago
Asustek to launch three new ZenBook models in June
IT + CE | 6h 48min ago
PC shipments may only see slight sequential growth in 2Q12
IT + CE | 6h 53min ago
TXC optimistic about 2Q12 revenues
Bits + chips | 6h 58min ago
Google 7-inch tablet PC to ship in June with initial volume of 600,000 units
IT + CE | 7h 3min ago
Computex 2012: ViewSonic to unveil 21.5-inch touch screen monitor
Before Going to Press | 11h 9min ago
NAND flash faces oversupply and falling contract prices in May
Before Going to Press | 11h 19min ago
Taiwan market: Four operators to begin marketing HTC WiMAX-enabled phone in June
Before Going to Press | 11h 21min ago
Taiwan market: LG aims to take up 8% in local smartphone segment
Before Going to Press | 11h 22min ago
Touch IC orders in May are mostly short-term orders, says EETI
Before Going to Press | May 23, 19:48
PTC conservative about 2012 revenue growth
Before Going to Press | May 23, 19:29
Taiwan LCD driver IC design houses expect lower revenue growth in 2Q12
Before Going to Press | May 23, 19:27
CES 2011: LG Display's FPR 3D panel
LG Display said its film patterned retarder (FPR, polarized glasses type) 3D technology can eliminate problems associated with shutter glass 3D technology such as flicker, cross talk,...
Photo: company, Jan 12.
CES 2011: Samsung D6500 full HD 3D plasma TV
Samsung Electronics showcased its extended plasma TV line-up of 16 new models across six product series at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas. Samsung's ultra-slim plasma D6500 series is...
Photo: company, Jan 11.
CES 2011: LG Cinema 3D TV, the LW6500
LG Electronics has introduced its Cinema 3D TV, the LW6500, at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas. The LW6500 features LED local dimming backlighting, TruMotion 200Hz, and HDMI 1.4 input...
Photo: company, Jan 6.
CES 2011: LG full LED 3D TV, the LZ9700
LG Electronics will showcase its 72-inch full LED-backlit LCD 3D TV, the LZ9700, at the upcoming CES 2011 in Las Vegas. The LZ9700 features full panel LED backlighting and TruMotion...
Photo: company, Jan 5.
Display Taiwan 2010: AUO 65-inch 3D naked-eye solution
AU Optronics (AUO) showcased a 65-inch full HD 3D TV with lenticular lens at Display Taiwan 2010 from June 9-11. The AUO device offers eight points for naked-eye viewing, meaning...
Photo: Rodney Chan, Jun 17.
- TPV steps up LCD TV production
- China market: Energy-saving subsidies expected to boost sales of LCD TVs
- New e-book readers face production issues with front light panel
- June TV panel prices to be flat
- LED industry enjoys high capacity utilization rates in 2Q12
- Solar wafer firms inclined to follow solar cell firms to increase quotes
- Compal lands notebook ODM orders from Samsung
- Thunderbolt to become key specification for motherboard market in 2H12
- TSMC 3Q12 revenues to grow at a slower pace than expected, say sources
- Taiwan digital camera makers developing MILCs
- China and Taiwan LED firms sign agreement in Zhengzhou China
- China government focuses on illegal imports of waste materials that carry polysilicon
- 3M announces commercial availability of FTB3 barrier film
- Linde expands TFT-LCD footprint in China with gas contract for Samsung in Suzhou
- Weltrend expects to turn into profitability in 2Q12
- Silicon Power Computer & Communications to list on OTC
- Eris Technology to list on OTC at the end of June
- Some China solar cell makers looking for Taiwan partnerships
- Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China
- Asustek, Acer to see 10% of notebook shipments in 2012 feature touchscreen panels
- GET refutes production suspension of thin-film solar products
- Rexchip shares at stake between Micron-Elpida deal, say sources
- Taiwan market: WiMAX operator Global Mobile obtains NT$640 million loan
- Mighty Bright showcasing LED lighting lineup at the National Stationery Show in New York
- International smartphones vendors worried about insufficient LTE chip supply
- Digitimes Research: Embedded and standalone integration in NFC IC development
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China freeze before final verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China remain flat despite continuous demand from Europe
- Digitimes Research: April 1 solar FIT cuts in Germany to negatively impact solar spot prices
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- Step into the new era of HD surveillance - GKB to launch ForeSight Surveillance System
- iPV Tracker: TOPPER SUN's intelligent solar tracking system that adjusts the position of PV modules automatically to track the sun can increase the power yield by 30-40%
- Glacialight is pleased to expand its Navi Series LED Flood Light Line into DC
- Advantech Makes Testing More Effective, Advancing Intelligent Vehicle Inspection
- Digi-Key launches new website for Israel
- 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
- Fujitsu converts Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications into a wholly owned subsidiary
- NEC reaks the speed barriers of microwave transmission with ultra high modulations
- ATO Solution to launch 256Mb SLC NAND Flash - for the first time in fabless industry
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
23-May-2012 markets closed
| Last | Change |
| TAIEX (TSE) | 7147.75 | -127.14 | -1.75% |
| TSE electronic | 271.94 | -5.69 | -2.05% |
| GTSM (OTC) | 103.29 | -1.28 | -1.22% |
| OTC electronic | 132.45 | -1.69 | -1.26% |
- Thousands protest Taiwan leader's inauguration (May 19) - AP (via Google)
- 40% of employees in Asia/Pacific will be mobile workers by 2015, says IDC (May 14) - IDC
- Globalfoundries welcomes President Barack Obama (May 4) - Company release
- India gives 4G to Qualcomm at last (May 8) - Tech Eye.net
- Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala plans US$5.5 billion spending in 2012 (May 9) - Reuters
- French, Greek voters say no to austerity (May 7) - Washington Post
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- Google, authors go head to head over digital books (May 3) - Reuters
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Maxim's Chris Neil, senior VP, Industrial and Medical Solutions Group
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Ravi Subramanian, CEO of EDA firm Berkeley Design Automation
Photo: Michael McManus, May 10.
Algotochip CTO Satish Padmanabhan and company VP of operations Mike Hong
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- Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
- Simon Sze and his invention of floating-gate NVM
- Commentary: Long-term solar material supply contracts increase losses during industry downturns
- Commentary: Grid parity in India may happen sooner than expected
- Commentary: US protectionism on domestic solar industry may backfire
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The rise of China Star Optoelectronics Technology: Q&A with CEO He Chengming
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- 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
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- Taiwan DRAM module industry overview - Jun 2011
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- Overview of the Greater China small- to medium-size TFT LCD industry
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- The role of PV in China energy policy through 2015
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- 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.