Integration of Japan makers seen as healthy move for small- to mid-size panel industry

Sep 1, 14:28

Japan's attempts to integrate resources of the country's small- to medium-size panels would benefit the development of the global panel industry, but there are challenges ahead for...

LCD industry yet to feel threatened by AMOLED

Aug 25, 16:58

AMOLED may be the next big thing for the display industry, but players in Taiwan's LCD industry have yet to feel real pressure from Samsung ramping up AMOLED production, industry...

AMOLED capacity to nearly triple in 2012, says DisplaySearch

Aug 25, 10:23

The long-anticipated growth in size and volume of AMOLED display manufacturing is finally becoming a reality, with Samsung Mobile Display's (SMD) ramp-up of the first 5.5G AMOLED...

BOE plans 5.5G AMOLED plant, say reports

Aug 16, 11:18

Chin's largest LCD panel maker BOE Technology Group plans to build a 5.5G AMOLED plant, according to reports from China.

Panel makers reduce capex

Jul 26, 16:04

As uncertainty in the panel market continues into the third quarter, industry leading TFT LCD panel makers such as Chimei Innolux (CMI) and LG Display both recently decreased their...

Development of large-size AMOLED panels not mature yet, says Taiwan makers

Jul 26, 11:02

There is report that Apple has talked with LG Display to procure 55-inch AMOLED panels for making TVs. However, Taiwan-based panel makers pointed out that Apple is unlikely to offer...

Taiwan-based panel makers to develop AMOLED technologies

Jul 19, 01:25

Taiwan-based panel makers have been behind other leading panel firms in the development of AMOLED technology, but the Taiwan makers estimate that AMOLED will not seriously threaten...

Products adopting AMOLED panels to grow in 2H11

Jul 5, 01:25

Samsung has been the biggest supporter for AMOLED panels. Industry sources stated there will be numerous mobile phone vendors adopting AMOLED panels in the second half of the year...

RiTdisplay to start production of a-Si AMOLED panels

Jun 15, 11:07

Taiwan-based RiTdisplay, a subsidiary of optical disc maker Ritek, will begin volume production of 3.5-inch AMOLED panels based on amorphous silicon (a-Si) backplanes at the end of...

iPad 3 unlikely to adopt AMOLED panels

Jun 1, 14:43

Market rumors that Apple hopes to use AMOLED panels for iPad 3 have been dismissed by industry sources as the capacity of AMOLED panels is still too low. Hence it would be unlikely...

South-Korea based panel firms eager to develop AMOLED technologies, says industry source

May 31, 01:25

AMOLED has been seen as the future for panels displays. South-Korea based firms LG Display and SMD have been setting up AMOLED production lines aggressively. US- and Japan-based firms...

AMOLED display shipments soar on strength in smartphone market, says IHS iSuppli

May 17, 16:10

Active matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) is rapidly becoming a popular display for smartphones, particularly high-end Android models, causing global AMOLED unit shipments...

Mobile phone display revenues to reach US$22.4 billion in 2012, says DisplaySearch

Apr 20, 10:26

According DisplaySearch, revenues for mobile displays are forecast to grow 47% in 2011 and 19% in 2012, reaching US$22.4 billion in 2012.

Rumors about new iPad specifications not taken seriously by component makers

Apr 12, 01:05

The IT market has recently seen rumors that Apple is preparing to adopt AMOLED panel or Full HD resolution support into its new iPad, while the company reportedly will launch its...

Shortage of ITO material and delay of equipment to affect LTPS and AMOLED capacity expansion

Mar 29, 01:40

Supply of ITO materials and NF3 gas is reportedly in shortage due to the Japan earthquake, and shipments for equipment from Nikon and Canon reportedly have been delayed also due to...

Digitimes Insight: South Korea makers bet heavily on AMOLED technology

Mar 3, 12:22

Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) is a joint venture between Samsung Electronics and Samsung SDI. It was the main reason why Samsung's LCD business was able to remain profitable in the...

Handset display shipments up 6% to 413 million units in 3Q10, says DisplaySearch

Feb 25, 11:28

Handset display shipments increased 6% sequentially to 413.2 million units in the third quarter of 2010, while its revenues grew even faster at 13% sequentially to US$3.38 billion...

AUO to make additional investment in Singapore-based AFPD

Feb 24, 01:45

TFT-LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) plans to inject an additional investment of US$25 million in AFPD, a 100% wholly-own subsidiary of AUO in Singapore. AFPD will use the new capital...

Sintek, SMD sign deal for 5.5G LTPS production and touch sensors supply

Feb 16, 01:25

Sintek Photronics has announced the signing of a technological cooperation and supply agreement with the leading AMOLED maker Samsung Mobile Display (SMD), and Sintek will set up...

Apple to expand iPhone screen size to 4-inches

Feb 15, 01:40

Apple reportedly will change the screen size of iPhone to 4-inch for its fifth generation iPhone to compete with the Google Android platform in the 4- to 7-inch smartphone market,...

Manufacturing equipment spending for LTPS-based FPDs to explode in 2011, says DisplaySearch

Feb 9, 11:33

Spending on equipment used to make low temperature polysilicon (LTPS)-based displays is expected to surge to an all-time high of US$2.4 billion in 2011, according to DisplaySearch.

AUO expects mass production of AMOLED panels at 3.5G plant in 2H11

Jan 28, 01:25

AU Optronics (AUO) is currently installing equipment for AMOLED production at its 3.5G line and is scheduled to start mass production in the second half of 2011, according to executive...

Tablet gold rush strains display industry in 2011, says IHS iSuppli

Jan 14, 15:25

The technology industry's rush to offer tablets that compete with Apple's iPad will cause disruptions in the global display industry this year, generating both shortages and excess...

Commentary: Korea players leading the OLED market

Dec 17, 16:52

With AMOLED panels having entered the smartphone market, vendors such as Samsung Electronic and Nokia have adopted OLED displays for several of their handset models. Korea-based Samsung...

Toshiba denies rumor Apple will invest in mobile display subsidiary

Dec 15, 01:50

Toshiba has denied rumors that Apple will invest in the new production plant of its small- to medium-size panel subsidiary, Toshiba Mobile Display (TMD).

Taiwan, Japan, Korea panel makers actively developing AMOLED panels

Nov 26, 16:32

With AMOLED becoming popular for handsets, further causing shortages in supply, panel makers in Taiwan, Korea and Japan are actively developing the AMOLED panel market, and expect...

Delta, AUO receive subsidy from the MOEA

Newswatch - Nov 26, 12:17

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has approved subsidies totaling NT$600 million (US$19.7 million) for Delta Electronics' LED project and AU Optronics' (AUO's) AMOLED project...

Creative replacement products help FPD industry to keep growing, says Samsung president

Nov 11, 16:40

Creative replacement will help the FPD industry to continue to grow. Five products will replace current products such as smart TVs replacing LCD/PDP TVs, tablet PCs replacing notebooks,...

AUO to start mass production of small- to medium-size AMOLED panels in 2Q11

Nov 11, 01:20

AU Optronics (AUO) started equipment installation for its AMOLED production line in the third quarter of 2010 and expects to start mass production of small- to medium-size products...

Wintek to convert 3G line for AMOLED production

Nov 10, 02:00

Wintek plans to transfer its 3G production lines for AMOLED and LTPS panel production and will start preparing for mass production in 2011.

Next gen smartphones driving demand for larger, higher-resolution displays

Nov 5, 15:08

Despite the high saturation and worldwide penetration of mobile phones, manufacturers are initializing the next growth cycle in order to increase ASPs and maintain revenues, and demand...

Wintek, TPK deploying development for AMOLED, says report

Newswatch - Oct 18, 16:36

Touch panel makers Wintek and TPK Touch Solutions have reportedly started deployment for AMOLED as they expect AMOLED to become mainstream technology for panels used in high-end smartphones,...

Touch panel shipments for netbook/tablet PCs to reach 122 million by 2016, says DisplaySearch

Oct 6, 15:24

Total touch panel shipments for netbooks and tablet PCs in the size range of 5- to 10.2-inch are projected to reach 19.5 million units in 2010 and 122 million units in 2016, according...