a single-wall carbon nanotube (CNT) TFT is now possible for flexible displays and electronics, thanks to the collaboration between the University of Stuttgart, Germany, and Applied Nanotech.. ...the team announced June 26 it had obtained improved yield from its proprietary printing method, which avoids expensive photolithography. Furthermore, high mobility (100 cm2/Vs) and high on/off ratio (105) were achieved, which is far better than printed TFTs using organic semiconductors.

..."Inventory days for our supply chain basket of approximately 130 companies declined for the most recent quarter to 44.1 days, from 45 days last quarter and 45.2 days following 2Q. On a trailing 12-month basis, inventory days declined to 43.8 days, which compares to 44 days exiting 1Q and 45.4 days following 2Q 2007," Harrison said..

...the challenge involves three products introduced after 1996, namely cable boxes that can access the Internet, flat-panel computer monitors, and certain computer printers that can also scan, fax, and/or copy. In short, the EU is claiming that these products are not information technology products because of the advancements made to their original designs. The EU’s opinion is that flat-panel monitors that show videos are TVs, not PC components, and therefore should see 14% duties...

AIXTRON AG today announced an order from Formosa Epitaxy Inc. (FOREPI) for further six CRIUS Close Coupled Showerhead MOCVD systems received in the first quarter of 2008.

South Korea's LG Electronics said on Thursday the flat screen television market was poised for much slower growth in 2009, but maintained high growth targets for its own plasma and liquid crystal products.