Alternatives to LCD

OLED may not be replacing LCD as mainstream, but micro LED stands a chance

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Friday 3 July 2026

BOE targets AI packaging with Micro LED optical interconnect and glass substrate CPO

BOE, China's leading display panel maker, is accelerating its move into next-generation packaging technologies for the AI era. The company...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

PlayNitride expects 2H26 to outperform 1H26, driven by displays and AI glasses

PlayNitride reported revenue of NT$238 million (approx. US$7.5 million) in the first five months of 2026, down 41% year-over-year. The microLED company said stronger custom design...

Thursday 18 June 2026

Interview: MicroLED and SiPh eye 3.2T AI data race

The AI wave is rapidly reshaping the global semiconductor supply chain, and that upheaval is opening a new growth chapter for Taiwan's LED industry. As Taiwan's LED makers move away...

Monday 25 May 2026

AUO eyes MicroLED for short-range optical interconnects, potentially shifting data center wiring and power dynamics

MicroLED short-range optical interconnects are attracting global R&D investment for their low power consumption and high-speed modulation, and AUO has formed a supply-chain alliance...

Thursday 14 May 2026

Taiwan panel industry transforms by riding the AI wave into microLED optical communications

Under the AI boom, microLED optical communication is expected to become a key opportunity for the display industry's transformation.

Friday 8 May 2026

BenQ Materials bets on CPO and microLED amid optical communications push

BenQ Materials is seeing its diversification begin to pay off as it pushes into co-packaged optics (CPO) and microLED. The polarizer maker said its subsidiary Cenefom's chemical mechanical...

Friday 8 May 2026

PlayNitride pivots to MicroLED optical interconnects as Samsung TV strategy shifts

MicroLED applications are expanding across automotive, wearable, and display markets, but the sector is facing mounting pressure. Following...

Saturday 18 April 2026

bEMC advances Micro LED optical transmission with key POC validation

The surge in AI data center demand is rapidly accelerating the need for high-speed data transmission, prompting LED manufacturers to target opportunities in optical communications...

Tuesday 7 April 2026

From components to systems: Ennostar to highlight optical comms, automation tech at Touch Taiwan

As the optoelectronics industry shifts from competition in individual components toward systems integration and higher value-added applications, optoelectronics solution provider Ennostar...

Sunday 22 March 2026

MediaTek, Microsoft Research crack AOC power barrier with Micro LED, 50% reduction

A joint R&D team, including MediaTek, Microsoft Research, and other suppliers, has developed a next-generation active optical cable...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Micro LED ramp in 1Q26 seen lifting Taiwan's Ennostar out of slump

Ennostar widened its loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 as seasonal weakness, softer demand, and customer inventory adjustments weighed...

Monday 19 January 2026

Weekly news roundup: memory shortages, packaging power, TSMC's global pivot

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories of the week of January 12-18, 2026.

Wednesday 14 January 2026

Car displays evolve into vehicle-home connectivity hub

At CES 2026, leading global panel makers focused on microLED and OLED technologies while showcasing AI-driven smart cockpits. The event revealed a shift in automotive display roles...

Wednesday 14 January 2026

Samsung unveils groundbreaking 140-inch bezel-less microLED TV alongside 130-inch Micro RGB model at CES 2026

At CES 2026, Samsung Electronics publicly showcased its first 130-inch Micro RGB large display, highlighting the limits of LCD panel sizes. However, the event's technical standout...

Monday 12 January 2026

GIS, TPK expand microLED, 3D printing investments

Touch panel makers General Interface Solution (GIS) and TPK Holding are stepping up their transformation strategies.

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