Industrial computer (IPC) manufacturer Ubiqconn Technology, a subsidiary of FIC Group, has acquired 100% of the shares of US display panel manufacturer E3 Displays (E3D) in an all-cash transaction valued at US$7 million, accelerating its global market expansion.
The color e-book reader has received a strong market response after its launch, and Netronix continues to receive follow-up orders. The number of orders from January to September 2025 has already surpassed the total number of orders for the entire year of 2024. Netronix has predicted that 2025 will mark the era of intense competition in the e-book reader market, with the rise of a new golden age on the horizon.
Taipei Dome introduces a 19-meter by 1-meter ultra-large LumiCanvas LED display from Innolux. In addition to the Taipei Dome, Innolux's seamless large-size video walls are already deployed in various locations, including Taipei Metro underground streets, Century Asia Cinemas, hospitals, department stores, and art exhibitions, with plans for future international exports.
On March 10, BOE Technology Group celebrated the mass production launch of its MLED (Mini/Micro LED) displays at Zhuhai BOE MLED Technology. The event, themed "Illuminating the Future, Mass Production Begins," welcomed over 50 international clients from the US, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, highlighting BOE's expanding footprint in the global MLED market.
U-Best Innovative Technology is positioning itself to capitalize on the burgeoning market for foldable smartphones. The company anticipates strong demand for flexible hard coating (HC) materials and is leveraging this technology in its optical film products. Having already commenced shipments, U-Best is engaged in discussions with additional clients, potentially unlocking new market opportunities.
E Ink, a dominant player in electronic paper technology, has designated 2025 as the "Year of Large-Size Color E-Paper," signaling a strategic pivot toward the burgeoning market for expansive displays and marking a transformative phase for the company.
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has disclosed the combined output of Taiwan's three major science parks reached NT$4.76 trillion (US$144.42 billion) in 2024, setting a record high with an increase of 20.73% from 2023, driven mainly by demand for emerging technologies, such as AI, and advanced semiconductor processes.
Radiant Opto-Electronics, a top player in backlight module manufacturing, is undergoing a strategic transformation under Chairman Justin Wang. In August 2023, it acquired Finnish optical firm Nanocomp Oy Ltd., followed by the full acquisition of Danish meta-optics company NIL Technology ApS (NILT) in September 2024. These consecutive acquisitions mark Radiant's push into next-generation optical technologies.
In April 2024, AUO officially completed its acquisition of BHTC, marking a significant milestone in the company's future growth trajectory. Nearly a year later, the deal continues to attract considerable attention in the industry due to its implications for AUO's expansion in the automotive sector.
Small and medium-sized panel manufacturers, HannStar and Giantplus, reported strong revenue performances in February, with both companies showing month-over-month and year-over-year growth. Specifically, HannStar's shipments of small and medium-sized panels saw a rebound in February. Meanwhile, Giantplus expects the first quarter to be a slow season. However, the market is more focused on the potential impacts and changes following the exit of its parent company, Toppan Holdings.
Despite the traditionally slow month of February, the panel industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with both AUO and Innolux reporting substantial year-over-year revenue increases. The ongoing demand for panels has continued unabated, suggesting that the first quarter of 2025 may not adhere to typical seasonal patterns.
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