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Friday 31 October 2008
Large-size LCD panel shipments down 1% sequentially in 3Q08, says DisplaySearch
Weak demand and inventory adjustments by TV makers reduced large-size TFT LCD panel shipments to 116 million units in the third quarter of 2008, down 1% sequentially, according to...
Thursday 30 October 2008
TFT LCD equipment spending to hit record in 2008, then drop 21% in 2009, DisplaySearch says
DisplaySearch expects 2008 spending on TFT LCD manufacturing equipment to reach historic highs. However, rapidly dropping panel prices, low fab utilization and continued concerns...
Thursday 30 October 2008
Innolux profits drop sharply in 3Q
With its profitability seriously taking a hit by freefalling LCD monitor panel prices, Innolux Display reported net income of only NT$103 million (US$3.12 million) for the third quarter,...
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Second-tier LCD panel makers repond to weak market: CPT cuts managers' pays and 2008 shipment goals; HannStar to freeze 2009 capex
Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has cut salaries for ranking executives and lowered its large-size LCD panel shipment goal for the entire 2008, while HannStar Display will cut back production...
Monday 27 October 2008
CMO braces for further shipment and ASP drops for large-size LCD panels in 4Q08
Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) expects shipments of TV and IT applications to decline 15% and 10-15% sequentially in the fourth quarter respectively, with their respective average...
Monday 27 October 2008
CMO looking to become top-two netbook panel supplier
Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) is aspiring to become a top-two supplier of netbook-use LCD panels, with shipments to the segment doubling in the fourth quarter compared to the volume...
Friday 24 October 2008
CMO swings to losses in 3Q08
CMO has reported consolidated net losses of NT$4.19 billion (US$125.23 million) for the third quarter, with sales declining 14.1% sequentially to NT$81.99 billion.
Thursday 23 October 2008
Large-size LCD panel shipments fall 4.9% in 3Q, says WitsView
Global aggregated large-size LCD panel shipments in the third quarter reached 105.3 million units, a sequential decrease of 4.9% and a mere 3.4% on-year growth. Thanks to preparations...
Thursday 23 October 2008
FPD International 2008: CMO to debut new LCD panel technology
Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) will debut its latest LCD panel technology at the FPD International 2008, Japan, from October 29-31. The technologies include those built on eco-friendly...
Wednesday 22 October 2008
LCD panel makers to develop different size panels for the 16:9 format
While LCD panel makers are actively promoting the 16:9 format for the LCD monitor segment, they are also looking to maximize the efficiency of their respective panel cuts. However,...
Wednesday 22 October 2008
AUO plans to recruit 250 managerial professionals, but CMO managers reportedly take pay cuts
AU Optronics (AUO) has announced a five-year plan to recruit over 250 managerial professionals despite the downturn hitting the LCD panel industry that reportedly has sent its competitor...
Tuesday 21 October 2008
Monitor migration to 16:9 format posing challenge for China LCD makers
LCD panel makers in China are facing a tough challenge from the market's shift toward a 16:9 ratio format for monitors, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 21 October 2008
LCD panel makers to cut output by 20-30% in 4Q
With the global economy continuing to show signs of slowing, LCD players estimate that panel makers will continue to cut their output in the fourth quarter, with the production drop...
Friday 17 October 2008
VA remains dominant wide view angle technology for LCD TV panels, but sees growing competition, says DisplaySearch
DisplaySearch has indicated that 70% of the LCD TV panels shipped in 2008 on an area basis will be of the vertical alignment (VA) type. The share for in-plane switching (IPS) panels...
Thursday 16 October 2008
Sony retains Fiscal 2008 global LCD TV shipment goal of 17 million units
Despite the global financial crisis leading panel makers to cut their output during the peak season this year, Sony has retained its 2008 fiscal year (April 2008 to March 2009) global...