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Thursday 29 September 2011
Increasing rare earths production likely to affect energy saving lighting devices
The supply-and-demand for rare earths is expected to shift from the current status of being in shortage to an oversupply in 2013 as many countries have stepped up their exploitation...
Wednesday 21 September 2011
Everlight plans to expand operations in China, says chairman
Capacity utilization in the LED industry has been lower than expected in 2011, and the fourth quarter is likely to be moderate, said Robert Yeh, chairman of Everlight. Growth of TV...
Tuesday 20 September 2011
GLT becomes supplier for Toshiba Lighting
Taiwan-based light guide plate maker GLT has successfully cut into the supply chain of Japan-based Toshiba Lighting's LED ceiling lamps. Toshiba Lighting currently has the largest...
Tuesday 20 September 2011
Lite-On plans to develop LED lighting products with Epistar
Following the inauguration of Taiwan-based chipmaker Epistar's plant in Changzhou, China, Lite-On has indicated it plans to cooperate with Epistar to develop new LED lighting products,...
Tuesday 20 September 2011
Lextar, G-Tech, Chimei Materials to debut on TSE
Panel component suppliers such as LED player Lextar, surface glass maker G-Tech Optoelectronics (G-Tech) and light guide plate maker Chimei Materials are expect to debut on the Taiwan...
Monday 19 September 2011
LED market in China faces elimination
Due to government policies on providing subsidies for MOCVD equipment, China quickly become the world's leading market for MOCVD equipment in 2010. However, market conditions and...
Friday 16 September 2011
OEM prices for LED light bulbs drop to US$1/W
Due to price drops for LED components and the contraction of OEM gross margins, the OEM price for LED light bulbs has reportedly dropped to US$1/W.
Friday 16 September 2011
Epistar to start operation of LED joint venture in China
Taiwan-based LED chipmaker Epistar will inaugurate Epicrystal (Changzhou), its 60%-stake held LED joint venture on September 23. Epicrystal can house 60 sets of MOCVD equipment but...
Thursday 15 September 2011
Tekcore clearing out inventory
Tekcore has been aggressively clearing out inventories. Tekcore hopes to return to a normal level of inventory turnover. Weak demand in the market has extended Tekcore's inventory...
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Chip One Stop stops selling Everlight LED products
Chip One Stop, a web-based electronics device marketing company in Japan, has reached an agreement with LED maker Nichia to stop selling white LED products manufactured by Taiwan-based...
Friday 9 September 2011
Revenues from LED lighting to account for 20% in 2011, says Huga chairman
LED demand from TV firms has been uncertain causing slow growth for the industry. However, the potential of LED lighting is foreseeable. TP Chen, chairman of Taiwan-based LED firm...
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Nichia to enter the TV BLU market
Demand for TV backlight modules (BLUs) has been decreasing. Competition is likely to become more fierce as Japan-based LED firm Nichia enters the market.
Wednesday 7 September 2011
18 Watt GLDL08 LED Downlight introduced in GlacialLight's Capella Series, a new high performance LED downlight for commercial or residential use
23th August 2011, Taipei, Taiwan - GlacialLight, a division of the experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., today expanded its Capella Series of LED products with the...
Wednesday 7 September 2011
LED firms report steady August revenues
LED packaging house Everlight reported flat August revenues of NT$1.35 billion (US$46.38 million), representing a 17.19% on-year decrease. Low demand for TV backlight modules (BLUs)...
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Rapid price drop of LED lighting is expected in 3Q11
LED lighting ASPs are likely to decrease rapidly. The price of high power LEDs has been falling close to 50% in 2010-2011. The price is likely to fall another 5-10% in the third qu...