Global LCD monitor OEM shipments down 14% on year in 1Q13, says TPV

May 24, 12:36

There were 33.1 million LCD monitors shipped globally on an OEM basis in the first quarter of 2013, decreasing 13.9% on year, largely due to the influence from tablet and smartphone sales, according to TPV Technology.

TPV Technology suffers 1Q13 net loss of over US$10 million

May 24, 11:38

TPV Technology, a China-based LCD monitor and TV maker for ODM clients and own-brand sale, on May 23 released its financial report for the first quarter of 2013, posting a net loss of US$10.449 million, of which US$4.834 million was attributable to shareholders, according to the company.

China Labor Day LCD TV sales surge by double-digit percentage, says IHS

May 23, 11:24

Sales of LCD TVs during China's Labor Day holiday rose 18% in 2013 compared to a year earlier, as consumers were lured by attractive promotional pricing and a government subsidy program, according to research firm IHS.

Buynow expects EPS of at least NT$4.50 for 2013

May 22, 21:44

Buynow, a channel retail subsidiary of notebook maker Clevo in China, expects its profits to grow significantly in 2013. The company already enjoyed a giant leap in its first-quarter profits and with the appreciation of the Chinese Yuan, the company's EPS in the second quarter may grow up to NT$0.80...

E Ink unveils low temperature matrix electronic paper display for freezers

May 22, 20:49

E Ink has announced it will release the E Ink Aurora, an electronic paper display (EPD) able to withstand the temperatures found in freezers. The new solution provides retailers and business owners with greater flexibility and a more efficient solution in managing pricing strategies for products sold...

E Ink launches 3 pigment electronic paper display

May 22, 20:41

E Ink has introduced the E Ink Spectra, a three pigment electronic paper display (EPD), featuring black, white and red pigments. Spectra is currently being shown at SID Display Week 2013.

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.

Can Ultra HD TVs avoid the fate of 3D sets? asks IHS

May 22, 15:30

TV industry participants gathering at the Society for Information Display (SID) 2013 Display Week event are showcasing the product they hope will rejuvenate the market: the Ultra HD set. But can Ultra HD TVs avoid the dismal fate of another product touted as the industry's savior just a few years ago,...

After a year of decline, global flat panel TV market sees marginal growth in 1Q13, says IHS

May 22, 15:24

Bringing an end to a full year of declines in 2012, global flat panel TV shipments rose slightly in the first quarter of 2013, paving the way for marginal growth in 2013, according to research firm IHS.

Sharp announces new Ultra HD TVs

May 22, 14:48

Sharp will launch new Ultra HD TVs under its Aquos UD1 series in Japan starting in June 2013.

Sharp to produce 3 types of IGZO LCD panels for notebooks

May 21, 21:27

Sharp will begin production of three types of IGZO LCD panels that boast pixel densities among the highest in the industry, according to the company. These LCD panels are intended for use in notebooks and will come in 11.6-, 14-, and 15.6-inch sizes. Production is scheduled to begin in June 2013 at...

3M announces new development of quantum dot enhancement film

May 21, 20:41

3M has announced it is in the final stages of scale-up for its new 3M quantum dot enhancement film (QDEF). 3M has teamed with Nanosys to produce the 3M QDEF solution specifically to deliver more color, and to make devices such as smartphones, tablets and TVs, lighter, brighter and more energy efficient,...

AGC to release new self-adhesive glass for optical bonding used in electronic products

May 21, 20:03

Glass manufacturer AGC has announced it will release its new self-adhesive glass for optical bonding that bonds directly to display devices used in tablets and other electronic products. The product, which significantly simplifies the process of bonding cover glass directly to display devices, will...

eMagin enters electronic viewfinder market with OLED microdisplay

May 21, 19:59

OLED microdisplay maker eMagin has announced that it has entered the electronic viewfinder market with the introduction of its smallest and most compact high-resolution color OLED microdisplay.

New Vision Display exhibits PMVA color display based on Corning Willow Glass

May 21, 19:58

New Vision Display (NVD) and Corning are exhibiting an ultra-slim glass passive matrix vertically aligned (PMVA) color display based on Corning Willow Glass at the Society for Information Display's (SID) Display Week 2013. The display has the optical properties of thicker glass, while enabling a significantly...

Taiwan panel industry output value worth US$7.86 billion in 1Q13, says IEK

May 21, 18:13

The output value of Taiwan's panel industry reached NT$234.47 billion (US$7.86 billion) in the first quarter of 2013, down 7.5% on quarter, according to the Industrial Economics & Knowledge Center (IEK).

BenQ Materials expects performance to improve in 2Q13

May 21, 16:00

BenQ Materials, a subsidiary of AU Optronics (AUO) that largely focuses on producing polarizer products, expects its performance to improve on quarter during the second quarter 2013, according to industry sources.

Innolux expected to ship 1 million TOD units in 2013

May 21, 15:42

Innolux may ship as high as one million touch on display (TOD) panel modules in 2013, according to industry sources.

TV panel pricing expected to further drop in May, says WitsView

May 21, 15:26

TV panel pricing is expected to drop in the second half of May due to a slowdown in demand for TVs in the market, according to research firm WitsView.

Demand for large-size driver ICs to boom in 2H13, say backend firms

May 21, 14:47

Packaging and testing firms Chipbond Technology and ChipMOS Technologies both expect orders for large-size LCD driver ICs to pull in during the second half of 2013 on booming demand for Ultra HD TVs.

Global large-size panel shipments exceed 65 million units in April 2013, says WitsView

May 20, 21:45

Global large-sized panel shipments in April 2013 reached 65.2 million units, dropping 5% on month, according to research firm WitsView.

Taiwan panel makers lower pricing for Ultra HD TV panels

May 20, 21:24

Taiwan-based panel makers are continuing to see increased orders from China-based TV vendors for Ultra HD TV panels as the makers' pricing for the technology is continuing to drop.

Handset vendors in discussion over producing 6-inch and larger phones

May 20, 15:51

Following the release of various-sized 6-inch and larger handsets from Asia-based vendors such as Huawei Device and Samsung Electronics, Nokia is reportedly in discussion about making larger-size handsets that may be released in the next year, according to industry sources.

Trial production of 5th-generation iPad to begin soon, say Taiwan makers

May 20, 10:58

Trial production of Apple's 5th-generation 9.7-inch iPad will begin soon and volume production will begin in July, with monthly shipments ramping up to 2-3 million units in September, according to sources with Taiwan's supply chain.

HannStar Display posts 1Q13 profits

May 17, 14:18

TFT-LCD panel maker HannStar Display has posted revenues of NT$7.57 billion (US$254 million), gross margin of 27.36%, net operating profit of NT$1.328 billion, net profit of NT$1.315 billion and net EPS of NT$0.45 for first-quarter 2013.

AUO supply of iPad mini panels in 2Q13 expected to slip sequentially

May 17, 11:36

AU Optronics' (AUO) shipments of panels for the iPad mini are expected to decrease from four million units in the first quarter of 2013 to 2.5-2.8 million units in the second, according to Taiwan-based supply chain sources.

Panel makers to benefit from Huawei plans to sell 60 million smartphones in 2013

May 16, 14:23

Huawei Device is reportedly aiming to sell 60 million smartphones worldwide over the next 12 months, which is expected to bring in major orders for Taiwan-based panel makers, according to industry sources.

Samsung reportedly to supply panels for Microsoft 7.9-inch tablet

May 15, 22:18

Microsoft will reportedly release a 7.9-inch Surface tablet at the end of June featuring displays from Samsung Display, but LG Display (LGD) and Taiwan-based firms have yet to be included in the panel supplier list for the new device, according to industry sources.

More TV panel makers discuss producing enhanced Ultra HD TV panels

May 15, 21:48

Panel makers are already planning what kind of products to produce throughout the rest of 2013 and into 2014, including Ultra HD TV panels equipped with wide color gamut (WCG) technology for color saturation as high as NTSC 100% along with glasses-free 3D technology, according to industry sources.

CSOT aims to ship 100,000 55-inch Ultra HD TV panels in 2Q13

May 15, 21:43

China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) is expected to ship 100,000 55-inch Ultra HD (3840 by 2160) TV panels in the second quarter of 2013, according to industry sources.

Global shipments of large-size panels drop 5% in April 2013, says WitsView

May 14, 20:53

Global shipments of large-size panels in April 2013 reached 65.2 million units, dropping 5% on month, according to research firm WitsView.

Ultra HD TV vendors cut prices to make technology more prevalent in the market

May 14, 14:52

Ultra HD TV vendors are cutting prices in hopes that the technology will be more prevalent in the market during 2013, according to industry sources.

Tablet vendors ask panel makers to refrain from raising panel prices

May 13, 21:31

Tablet vendors hope to sell entry-level 7-inch tablets at between US$129-169 in 2013 and are asking panel providers to refrain from increasing pricing for their panel technology, according to industry sources.

Computex 2013 expected to create US$25 billion in business opportunities

May 13, 16:27

Computex Taipei 2013, which will run from June 4-8, is expected to attract 40,000 international buyers and create business opportunities worth US$25 billion. The show will have about 1,700 exhibitors occupying 5,000 booths. Firms such as Intel, Microsoft, Acer, Asustek computer, Corning, Nvidia, Marvell,...

Sony aims for 16 million LCD TV shipments in fiscal 2013

May 13, 15:10

Sony hopes to reach 16 million LCD TV shipments in fiscal year 2013, up 19% from fiscal year 2012, and believes that it will make up for past losses in its flat screen TV segment.

China market: Flat panel TV sales for early May 1 holiday up 7.7% on year, says AVC

May 10, 12:21

In the China market, 4.27 million flat panel TVs were sold in the peak period from April 15 to May 5, increasing 7.7% from the same period in 2012, according to China-based All View Consulting (AVC).

Taiwan market: LG to release Ultra HD TVs in 3Q13

May 9, 15:33

LG Electronics is expected to release 55-, 65- and 84-inch Ultra HD TVs in the Taiwan market during third quarter of 2013, according to LG Electronics Taiwan.

Qisda sees slightly decreased April revenues

May 9, 13:48

Taiwan-based EMS provider Qisda on May 8 reported consolidated revenues of NT$9.798 billion (US$329 million) for April 2013, decreasing 1% on month and on year, and those of NT$37.304 billion for January-April, slipping on year by 2.21%.

Hydis looks to adjust strategy amid high losses in 2012

May 8, 18:55

Hydis Technologies has plans to produce more niche products that can generate high gross profits in order to help the company become profitable in 2013, according to industry sources.

Nokia shifts panel orders to Innolux and CPT amid Samsung adjustment

May 8, 15:09

Nokia is reportedly shifting some of its panel orders away from Samsung Display to Taiwan-based Innolux Corporation and Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) as a result of recent TFT LCD panel production capacity adjustments made by Samsung, according to industry sources.

Taiwan market: HP sets up classroom of the future

May 8, 12:35

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has cooperated with Lih Jen International Private Elementary and Middle School in Taipei to establish a classroom of the future at the school.

LG to procure Ultra HD TV panels from AUO

May 7, 21:44

LG Electronics will reportedly procure 55-inch Ultra HD TV panels from AU Optronics (AUO), with shipments expected to begin as early as May 2013, according to industry sources.

AUO to produce wide color gamut Ultra HD TV panels in 2Q13

May 7, 20:40

AU Optronics (AUO) has plans to produce volume shipments of Ultra HD TV panels equipped with wide color gamut (WCG) technology for color saturation as high as NTSC 100% in the third quarter of 2013, according to industry sources.

Handsets with 4.5-inch and above screens to make up 30% of shipments in China during 2Q13

May 7, 20:04

About 30% of handsets shipped in the China market during the second quarter of 2013 are expected to have panels sized 4.5-inch and above, according to market observers.

Tablet vendors already plan new strategies for 2014, panel makers may face production issues

May 7, 14:49

Tablet vendors are already in discussions over releasing more 8-inch products in 2014 in anticipation that 5- and 6-inch smartphones will slowly drive down sales of 7-inch tablets in 2013, according to industry sources.

Samsung to start selling OLED TVs in Korea in June

May 6, 22:18

Samsung Electronics is expected to start selling its 55-inch OLED TVs in South Korea as of June 2013, according to industry sources, adding the company will release the products in Taiwan as of the third quarter of the year.

Notebook and monitor vendors plan to release Ultra HD products

May 6, 22:02

Notebook and monitor vendors are expected to release products equipped with Ultra HD panels in 2013, according to industry sources.

Penetration rate of Full HD notebook panels expected to reach 15% in 2013, says WitsView

May 6, 16:19

The penetration rate of Full HD panels used in notebook products may reach as high as 15% in 2013, according to research firm WitsView,

CSOT selling 55-inch Ultra HD TV panels at 2.1 times the price of Full HD models

May 6, 14:56

China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) is now selling 55-inch Ultra HD (3840 by 2160) TV panels primarily to China-based TV vendors such as TCL for 2.1 times the price of Full HD ones, according to industry sources.

Android LCD monitors are a new opportunity for vendors, says WitsView

May 6, 14:52

Research firm WitsView expects the LCD monitor market to be on the decline in 2013, adding that several vendors have begun orienting their business strategy to reduce shipments of profit-eroding models and develop new products such as Android-based LCD monitors.