OLED moving to compete in TV market, says DisplaySearch

Jan 9, 11:03

Organic light emitting diodes (OLED) technology advanced rapidly in 2011, a trend that NPD DisplaySearch forecasts will continue through this decade. OLED technology has progressed...

AMOLED revenues surge 169% in 2011 from smartphone adoption, says DisplaySearch

Jan 6, 11:42

The year 2011 was pivotal for OLED displays, particularly AMOLED displays. With strong growth in smartphones, AMOLED shipments are estimated to have reached 90 million units in 2011,...

AUO, CMI to introduce AMOLED panels in 2012

Dec 29, 10:06

Taiwan-based panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) will both introduce AMOLED panel products in 2012 to compete against Korean rivals who have been dominating the...

Laser Tek expects November, December revenues to fall

Nov 10, 16:14

Laser Tek, a supplier of SMD (surface-mount-device) packaging materials and semiconductor equipment, expects to report on-month drops in revenues for November and December. Passive...

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...

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...

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...

Laser Tek June sales up 60%

Jul 8, 01:30

Laser Tek, a supplier of surface-mount-device (SMD) packaging materials and semiconductor equipment, has reported NT$325 million (US$11.3 million) in consolidated revenues for June...

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...

I-Chiun posts net profit of NT$429 million for 2010

Mar 25, 01:55

I-Chiun Precision Industry, a maker of SMD lead frames, has posted net profits of NT$429 million (US$14.51 million) for 2010 with an EPS of NT$2.10.

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...

TSE fines Sintek for misleading announcements

Newswatch - Feb 22, 14:35

The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE), on February 21, announced it will fine Sintek Photronics for NT$100,000 (US$3,382.1) due to misleading announcements regarding its cooperation with...

Sintek chairman asks for focus on reform

Feb 18, 01:35

Sintek Photronic chairman Chang Wen-yi has indicated that Sintek has successfully improved its position in the industry after years of effort to transform, and hopes the public can...

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...

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...

Ledtech aims for 50% revenue growth in 2011

Jan 5, 02:00

LED packaging house Ledtech Electronics will focus on the indoor lighting and low-temperature lighting market in 2011, and aims for 50% revenue growth on year, which is about NT$2.6...

I-Chiun expects shipments to multiply in 2011

Dec 29, 11:06

With South Korea-based TV vendors projecting their shipments of LED-backlit LCD TV to more than triple to over 40 million units in 2011, I-Chiun Precision Industry, a maker of SMD...

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...

FPD International 2010: SMD showcases 19-inch transparent 3D display

Nov 12, 02:20

Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) is showcasing a 19-inch transparent 3D display at the ongoing FPD International 2010 in Makuhari, Japan, from November 10 to 12.

FPD International 2010: OLED 3D displays draw attention

Nov 12, 02:05

In addition to 3D displays, OLED 3D displays are drawing attention at the ongoing FPD International 2010 in Makuhari, Japan, from November 10 to 12.

Harvatek revenues in September to exceed NT$400 million

Sep 24, 02:00

LED packager Harvatek's revenues in September 2010 are expected to exceed NT$400 million (US$12.67 million) due to orders from Japan-based TV vendors, pushing revenues for the third...

Polytronics cuts into supply chain for smartphones with PPTC resistors

Sep 24, 01:55

Protective component maker Polytronics Technology has revealed that its SMD polymeric positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) resistors have been adopted by smartphone vendors, for...

Thinking expected to enjoy 10% sales growth in 3Q10, launches new SMD NTC thermistors

Aug 31, 14:58

Thinking Electronic Industrial, which mainly makes protective components for power supplies, is expected to see third-quarter 2010 revenues grow 10% sequentially, according to market...

SMD equipment maker Laser Tek looks to strong shipments during June-September period

Jul 26, 11:27

Passive component manufacturing equipment maker Laser Tek expects its shipments of equipment, including SMD packaging and LED equipment, to peak during the June-September period,...

Chilisin ramps up SMD inductor capacity, receives order commitments

Jun 23, 14:27

Taiwan-based inductor maker Chilisin Electronics has continued to expand capacity for SMD inductors, including multi-layer and wire wound chip inductors and power inductors, and expects...

AUO to start trial production of AMOLED panels

Jun 23, 11:53

Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) is modifying its 3.5G LTPS (low-temperature polysilicon) factory for production of small- to medium-size AMOLED panels, and will...

China-based Visionox starts AMOLED trial production

Jun 3, 01:15

China-based Visionox has recently started trial production at its AMOLED line, which it has jointly set up with the Kunshan New Flat Panel Display Technology Center, according to...

Laser Tek, Leatec April sales buoyed by strong demand for passive components

May 13, 16:44

Passive component material suppliers Laser Tek and Leatec Fine Ceramics both reported strong revenue gains for April 2010 amid strong booming sales of passive components, according...

Passive component material suppliers Laser Tek and Leatec to see 10% sequential revenue growth in 2Q10

Apr 27, 15:26

Laser Tek, which mainly produces SMD (surface-mount-device) packaging materials, and chip-resistor substrate supplier Leatec Fine Ceramics are expected to see second-quarter revenues...

Inductor orders remain strong despite rising prices

Apr 21, 14:46

Taiwan-based inductor suppliers Chilisin Electronics, King Core Electronics and ABC Taiwan Electronics have all revealed that order visibility for inductors has extended to the end...

Gio sees March revenues up

Apr 19, 14:35

Gio Optoelectronics, a subsidiary of Chimei Innolux Corporation (CMI), has posted revenues of NT$308.04 million (US$9.8 million) for March, up 46.56% sequentially and 113.84% on year,...

LED packaging house Ligitek sees order visibility extend to May

Mar 22, 17:03

LED packaging company Ligitek Electronics has seen its order visibility extend to May and the company expects its revenues in March to reach NT$80 million (US$2.52 million) and exceed...