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Monday 12 August 2024
SDC reportedly signs contract with Microsoft
Samsung Display (SDC) is reportedly collaborating with Microsoft to develop and supply OLED on Silicon (OLEDoS) for the next generation of Mixed Reality (MR) devices.
Monday 12 August 2024
Himax beats 2Q24 expectations with strong automotive DDI growth, faces 3Q headwinds amid Chinese market slump
Taiwanese display driver IC (DDI) leader Himax Technologies reported a robust second quarter, driven by strong demand for automotive DDI. However, the company is adopting a cautious...
Monday 12 August 2024
TSMC targets CoWoS expansion with potential purchase of Innolux plant
At the close of 2023, Innolux shuttered its 5.5-generation LCD panel facility. Reports suggest that potential buyers for this plant include Micron and TSMC. Recently, TSMC has reportedly...
Monday 12 August 2024
Non-a-Si panels to gain prominence in automotive displays throughout 2024-2029, according to DIGITIMES Research
Global automotive display shipments are estimated to reach 225 million units in 2024, up 7.8% from a year ago, according to Jason Yang, DIGITIMES Research analyst specializing...
Monday 12 August 2024
OLED iPad supply chain shift: LGD expands as SDC rumored to scale back
Apple's first OLED iPad will feature panels supplied by LG Display (LGD) and Samsung Display (SDC). However, recent reports indicate a shift in the supply chain dynamics, with SDC...
Friday 9 August 2024
Consumer electronics peak season boosts AmTRAN's 3Q performance outlook
Driven by higher consumer electronics demand and foreign exchange gains, AmTRAN achieved profitability for the fourth quarter. The company anticipates continued growth due to rising...
Friday 9 August 2024
With AI fueling AR and VR industries, South Korean micro LED component makers target backplane market
The augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) device market, after experiencing a period of stagnation, is seeing renewed growth momentum with the development of AI technology...
Friday 9 August 2024
Brightek reports profit growth in 1H24, expands into global automotive LED market
Despite intense price competition in the Chinese automotive market, LED manufacturer Brightek has achieved counter-cyclical growth. In the first half of 2024, the company's consolidated...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Meta's focuses: from MR to AI
It wasn't all that long ago when Meta had internal reorgs to "prioritize AI efforts". Some Meta staff were left with the impression that the metaverse efforts, which prompted the...
Thursday 8 August 2024
Radiant unveils strategic expansion in Taiwan and Vietnam amid revenue growth
Radiant, a leading backlight module manufacturer, is experiencing a gradual recovery in revenue. The company anticipates distinct seasonal patterns in 2024, with the third quarter...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Novatek forecasts Q3 growth amid iPhone demand, warns of looming geopolitical uncertainties
Novatek Microelectronics anticipates increased revenue in the third quarter, driven primarily by growing smartphone demand, particularly for iPhones. However, the electronics industry...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Taiwan based DDI makers navigate intensifying Chinese price competition
The ongoing price competition in the Chinese display driver IC (DDI) market has compelled Novatek Microelectronics and other Taiwan-based DDI suppliers to expand their target markets...
Wednesday 7 August 2024
China solidifies dominance in global panel industry with strong domestic support
In the first half of 2024, China-based panel manufacturers have secured over 50% of small and medium-sized AMOLED panel shipments, reinforcing their leading position in the industr...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Samsung boosts profit with semiconductor strength, system LSI surge
Samsung Electronics reported strong results for the second quarter of 2024, with its Device Solutions (DS) division, led by memory chips and the System LSI Business, driving nearly...
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Innolux to reduce utilization rate by 5% in 3Q24 as panel demand decreases
Although Innolux just turned around in the second quarter of 2024, James Yang, President of the company, recently indicated uncertainties when looking ahead to the third quarter....
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research