Large-size TFT LCD panel shipments expected to drop 6% in 2013, says DisplaySearch

May 23, 16:07

Panel suppliers are being forced to reshape their large-size TFT LCD business plans in 2013 as market demand for various applications continues to change rapidly. TFT LCD panel suppliers...

CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module

May 22, 16:07

China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) has successfully produced a 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module on its 4.5G experimental line, according to industry sources.

Digitimes Research: Taiwan small- to medium-size TFT LCD panel shipments to rise nearly 10% in 2Q13

Apr 30, 12:08

Taiwan-based TFT LCD panel makers' small- to medium-size panel shipments are expected to reach 384 million units in the second quarter of 2013, up 9.9% on quarter and up 10.6% on...

Growth slowing for TFT LCD glass substrate capacity, says DisplaySearch

Mar 18, 15:16

Over the past two years, there has been a slowdown in TFT LCD glass production. Yet demand for cover glass used on smartphones and tablets has continued to grow, causing TFT LCD glass...

Digitimes Research: Taiwan large-size TFT LCD panel shipments to drop 8.1% in 1Q13

Jan 30, 21:22

Taiwan-based makers' shipments of large-size (9-inch and above) TFT LCD panels are expected to reach 61.74 million units in the first quarter 2013, down 8.1% on quarter and down 1.9%...

Digitimes Research: Taiwan small- to medium-size panel shipments to decrease 11.1% on quarter in 1Q13

Jan 28, 15:14

Taiwan-based panel makers' shipments of small- to medium-size TFT LCD panels are expected to reach 327 million units in the first quarter 2013, down 11.1% on quarter but up 5.8% on...

Digitimes Research: Taiwan makers see large-size TFT LCD panel shipments down 5.9% in 4Q12

Jan 21, 14:49

Large-size (9-inch and above) TFT LCD panel shipments from Taiwan makers were down 5.9% on quarter in the fourth quarter of 2012 at 67.19 million units largely due to a 12.8% decline...

Digitimes Research: Large-size TFT LCD panel unit shipments to decrease 3.5% in 2013

Nov 27, 18:48

Global large-size (9-inch and above) TFT LCD panel shipments will reach 722 million units in 2013, decreasing 3.5% from 749 million units shipped in 2012, as a result of weakening...

Global capacity for large-size TFT LCD panels expected to grow by only 3.4% in 2013

Nov 19, 22:50

Global panel production capacity for large-size TFT LCD panels (9-inch and above) is expected to grow by only 3.4% in 2013 due to panel makers shifting their focus more to producing...

Digitimes Research: Taiwan makers to see on-year decrease in large-size LCD panel shipments in 4Q12

Nov 5, 22:03

Taiwan-based panel makers' large-size TFT LCD panel shipments are expected to approach 69 million units in the fourth quarter of 2012, an on-year decrease of 3.4%, due to an expected...

Digitimes Research: China government continues to support LCD industry

Oct 25, 20:32

The China government is continuing to help China's TFT LCD industry by increasing funding to various companies for development of technology, as well as by reducing or eliminating...

Upstream TFT LCD panel parts suppliers to profit in 4Q12

Sep 12, 01:10

Upstream TFT LCD panel parts suppliers are expected to see increased revenues in the fourth quarter of 2012 due to increased demand for smartphones and tablets in the third quarter,...

China market: BOE to set up new 8.5G plant in Hefei

Aug 17, 01:25

China-based flat panel maker BOE Technology plans to build up a new 8.5G plant in Hefei with a capital input of CNY28.5 billion (US$4.47 billion). Volume production is slated for...

Taiwan to benefit from TFT LCD plant expansion in China

Jun 22, 01:10

China-based panel manufacturers are continuing to expand TFT LCD and AMOLED production plants, which sources say will bring in extra sales for Taiwan-based equipment vendors.

Large-size LCD panel makers expect shipments to grow by 11%, revenues by 14% in 2Q12

May 15, 16:04

Large-area TFT LCD panel shipments declined in both fourth-quarter 2011 and irst-quarter 2012, reflecting adjustments in supply chain inventories. However, with brands and OEMs increasing...

LTPS, IGZO backplane production to surge 150% in 2012, says DisplaySearch

Dec 20, 14:31

The explosive growth of smartphones and tablets has made high performance TFT technologies, particularly LTPS (low temperature polysilicon) and IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide), critical...

Anticipated tablet growth alters LCD manufacturing strategies, says DisplaySearch

Dec 14, 11:56

In response to falling large-area TFT LCD panel prices in 2011, panel makers have minimized their second half of 2011 production, but preparation for 2012 models and gradual clearing...

Low-cost direct type LED backlights for LCD TV panels to emerge in 2012, says DisplaySearch

Nov 30, 14:26

Two important large-area TFT LCD trends are on the horizon: higher resolution tablet PC panels and the emergence of low-cost direct type LED-backlit panels, according to DisplaySea...

Large-size TFT LCD shipments flat in the 3Q11, says DisplaySearch

Nov 16, 11:11

Shipments of large-size TFT LCD panels were 185.5 million units in third-quarter 2011, flat compared to the previous quarter. However, the figure shows an increase of 12% on year...

CMI losses widen in 3Q11

Nov 1, 14:10

Chimei Innolux (CMI) saw its net losses widen to NT$17.257 billion (US$577 million) for the third quarter of 2011 from NT$13.01 billion in the previous quarter, according to a company's...

TFT LCD panel makers to reduce glass input by 14% in 3Q11, says DisplaySearch

Sep 9, 09:58

Falling prices and weak demand expectations for large-area TFT LCD panels have caused panel makers to adjust their second-half 2011 production strategies. As panel prices approach...

China cutting reliance on foreign LCD panels, says paper

Aug 29, 15:48

LG Display's (LGD) postponed construction of a 8.5G LCD panel plant in China has come as a relief for the country's panel makers, and it is offering China a chance to reduce its reliance...

Large-size LCD shipments, revenues increase 11% in 2Q11, says DisplaySearch

Aug 18, 16:54

Shipments of large-area TFT LCD panels increased to 180.8 million units in second quarter 2011, growing by 11% on-quarter and 6% on-year. Revenues reached US$19.3 billion, also with...

CPT sees small-size flat panels increase in July

Aug 11, 01:15

Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) saw its shipments of small- to medium-size TFT LCD panels increase 18% sequentially to 38.567 million units in July, while shipments of large-size panels...

CMI reports huge loss for 2Q11

Aug 4, 15:17

Taiwan-based TFT LCD panel maker, Chimei Innolux (CMI), reported second-quarter 2011 revenues of NT$121,696 million (US$4,208 million), representing a 2.1% on-quarter decrease. Net...

LCD driver IC firms 3Q11 sales to grow 10%

Jul 29, 11:03

Taiwan-based TFT LCD driver IC firms are expected to post around 10% sequential revenue growth in the third quarter of 2011, buoyed by demand for small-size driver ICs from the handset...

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...

Price of large-size panels remains flat

Jul 8, 10:13

TFT LCD panel makers have been lowering capacity utilization to maintain prices due to weak demand. According to research institutes, prices of large-size panels for products such...

HannStar Display to ship three million LCD monitors in 2011

Jun 21, 16:06

LCD panel maker HannStar Display, which has shifted its focus to the production of small- and medium-size panels, still aims to ship three million monitors in 2011, according to the...

China to surpass Japan in large-size TFT LCD panel production in 2Q11, says DisplaySearch

Jun 14, 10:24

With new, higher-generation TFT LCD fabs set to ramp up in China, Chinese TFT LCD suppliers are indicating expanded production plans. As a result, China is expected to surpass Japan...

Taiwan-based firms need to focus on niche markets to win, says AUO chairman

Jun 13, 15:50

South-Korea based Samsung Electronics has been a customer, supplier and competitor to Taiwan-based firms in DRAM and LCD panels. In order for Taiwan-based firms to win, chairman of...

Wah Hong May revenues hit record high

Jun 8, 11:26

Taiwan-based LCD optical fim maker Wah Hong saw consolidated revenues hit a record at NT$920 million (US$32 million) in May. The May figure represents a 3.36% growth compared with...