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Wednesday 25 June 2025
ChLCD cuts energy use by 90% in DB collab, AUO Display Plus targets European green transport market
AUO Display Plus, a subsidiary of AUO specializing in vertical field display solutions, has partnered with S-Bahn Hamburg, a subsidiary of Germany's largest railway operator Deutsche Bahn AG (DB). At the 2025 International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Global Public Transport Summit, they showcased a new concept train featuring AUO Display Plus's industry-exclusive HiRaso display technology. Utilizing cholesteric liquid crystal displays (ChLCD) with reflective and bistable properties, this innovation achieves zero power consumption for information display, supporting DB's transition to greener transportation.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Apple's OLED iPad pipeline fuels Samsung, LG production ramp; BOE left in the dust
Apple is set to release new iPad Pro models in the latter half of 2025, continuing its transition to OLED displays across its tablet portfolio. As reported by ZDNet Korea, Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) began mass production of OLED panels for the new iPads in June 2025.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Advertising billboards pioneer new environmental chapter with E Ink's color e-Paper and Oricom collaboration
E Ink, a leading e-Paper manufacturer, has partnered with Japan's Oricom to jointly develop the next-generation advertising display billboard "Sustainable Board," featuring the latest color ePaper technology, E Ink Spectra 6.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Apple's foldable iPhone nears production; Novatek seeks role in OLED chip supply
Apple is reportedly preparing to initiate development of its first foldable smartphone in the second half of 2025, with contract manufacturing partner Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) accelerating design efforts, according to supply chain sources familiar with the matter.
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Powertip tech sees recovery in orders, eyes growth in industrial and AI-driven display solutions

Panel manufacturer Powertip Technology Corp. held its annual shareholder meeting on June 19, approving all agenda items with ease. Despite foreign exchange losses affecting second-quarter revenue, the company anticipates quarter-over-quarter growth thanks to a steady recovery in customer orders. Revenue is also expected to surpass the same period last year.

Tuesday 24 June 2025
Exclusive interview with JDI Taiwan: Is microLED ready to challenge high-generation AMOLED in IT?
With both China and South Korea accelerating the construction of high-generation AMOLED panel production lines to target IT applications, the display panel industry has seen a step-up of competition of the new technology and in respond to the trend, JDI Taiwan CEO Raymond Sun believes the trend of adopting AMOLED in IT is unstoppable, especially after 2027.
Tuesday 24 June 2025
A warning shot to Apple: South Korean OLED patent lawsuits target Tianma and BOE
Following Samsung Display's (SDC) patent lawsuits against BOE and TCL CSOT, LG Display (LGD) recently filed seven technical patent infringement lawsuits against Tianma. This move also appears to carry an implicit warning to Apple.
Monday 23 June 2025
Panel firms up AMOLED investment as Apple eyes MacBook integration
Adoption of AMOLED panels is expanding beyond smartphones into tablets, notebooks and automotive displays, spurring Chinese and South Korean manufacturers to fast-track investments in advanced production facilities.
Friday 20 June 2025
South Korea's Dongjin Semichem licenses OLED material patents to Merck and Idemitsu Kosan
South Korea's Dongjin Semichem has licensed its OLED material patents to major companies, including Germany's Merck and Japan's Idemitsu Kosan, highlighting its technological prowess and strong patent portfolio.
Friday 20 June 2025
BOE's OLED misfire: iPhone panel orders tip toward South Korea's display giants
LG Display (LGD) has announced a KRW1.26 trillion (approx. US$918 million) investment aimed at strengthening its OLED technology portfolio. A large portion of the capital is expected to go toward 6th-generation small-to-mid-sized OLED production, a surprising move given the saturated competition in the smartphone display market.
Friday 20 June 2025
LCD iPhone phased out as Apple's OLED procurement rate hits 100% in 1Q25
Alongside Apple and Samsung Electronics, Chinese smartphone manufacturers are accelerating the launch of OLED phones, further expanding the influence of OLED technology. Notably, Apple's OLED panel procurement rate for smartphones reached 100% in the first quarter of 2025, drawing significant attention.
Thursday 19 June 2025
LG Display plans huge investment to boost OLED technology through 2027
LG Display announced a planned investment of approximately KRW1.26 trillion (around US$920 million) to boost its OLED technology capabilities and support its ongoing shift from LCD to OLED business. The investment period will extend through mid-2027.
Tuesday 17 June 2025
LG Display sues Tianma, escalating the latest round of China-South Korea display patent battle
South Korean display technology firms have intensified patent litigation against Chinese competitors, reflecting growing tensions in the sector. Following Samsung Display's ongoing patent infringement lawsuits against Chinese companies BOE Technology Group and TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT), LG Display has also initiated legal action targeting Chinese panel manufacturer Tianma in the US.
Monday 16 June 2025
Samsung and LG push AI innovation to strengthen South Korea's lead in global TV market
As Samsung Electronics aims to make 2025 the "Year of AI TV," LG Electronics is also leveraging differentiated AI features to solidify South Korea's leadership in the global television market. Both companies are strategically focusing on AI-driven technologies as a means to combat the rising threat of Chinese brands that continue to challenge the market with aggressive, low-price competition.
Monday 16 June 2025
Netronix gears up for growth in large displays and AI-driven demand besides color e-paper momentum
Netronix Group expects replacement demand for color e-paper, which began to take off in 2024, to continue picking up in 2025 and is also pushing into the development of new large-size e-paper signage devices, eyeing the new business opportunity brought by AI and cloud computing. At its annual shareholders' meeting on June 13, the company announced an 11.46% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue and a 26.08% rise in net profit. The company's overall performance in 2024 was also stronger than in 2023.
Friday 13 June 2025
LG Display nears profitability after years of losses and OLED pivot
After years of mounting losses, LG Display (LGD) appears poised to shed its long-held reputation as a perennial money-loser. Following sweeping cost-cutting measures, strategic restructuring, and a renewed focus on advanced display technologies, the South Korean panel maker is now within striking distance of returning to annual profitability.
Friday 13 June 2025
Samsung launches 32-inch color e-paper signage with ultra-low power consumption
Samsung Electronics has introduced a digital signage display that can retain images without a continuous power supply, marking a major advancement in energy-efficient display technology. The new product—Samsung's Color E-Paper—was recently honored with the "Best New Creative Digital Signage Product" award at the ISE 2025 exhibition in recognition of its innovation.
Thursday 12 June 2025
Coretronic expects June shipment surge amid quarter-end demand spike
Taiwanese display solution provider Coretronic Corp. reported unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$3.058 billion (approx. US$100 million) in May 2025, marking a 13% month-over-month increase from April's NT$2.715 billion. However, the figure was still down 6% year-over-year compared with NT$3.261 billion in May 2024. For the first five months of 2025, cumulative revenue totaled NT$14.247 billion, a 9% decline from the same period a year ago.
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Tariffs drive 2Q25 panel market volatility: Innolux and AUO May revenues show slight fluctuations
The two leading panel manufacturers reported mixed consolidated revenue results for May 2025. AUO saw a modest increase of 4.5%, while Innolux experienced a slight decline of 1.44%. For the second quarter of 2025, tariffs continue to be the primary influencing factor for the panel industry. Additionally, as customers had already accelerated their purchases earlier, recent demand momentum has slowed. In June 2025, prices for LCD monitor panels have plateaued, and LCD TV panel prices have begun to decline. Panel makers are further controlling production capacity to prevent price collapses.
Monday 9 June 2025
Contrel eyes 2025 growth with Micro LED and advanced packaging equipment push
Contrel, a Taiwanese equipment manufacturer, announced during its shareholders' meeting on June 5, 2025 that all proposals had passed. The company emphasized strong growth momentum for 2025, driven by Micro LED display technology and the rising demand for advanced semiconductor packaging solutions.
Monday 9 June 2025
China picking up in microLED production, challenging Taiwan's lead

The global race toward microLED mass production is heating up, with both Taiwanese and Chinese manufacturers accelerating efforts to carve out leading positions in the next-generation display technology market. While Taiwanese companies were early movers, Chinese players have also been ramping up their investments significantly in both speed and scale - particularly around microLED in package (MIP) products, which are expected to enter mass production between late 2025 and early 2026. These advancements are poised to drive growth in high-end display applications, including ultra-bright commercial displays larger than 90 inches.

Monday 9 June 2025
Display giants Innolux, AUO shake up management amid transformation push
Taiwan's major display manufacturers, Innolux and AUO, have executed significant leadership changes as both companies navigate industry transformation and operational challenges.
Saturday 7 June 2025
TV panel market cools amid tariff uncertainty and early inventory buildup
Uncertainty over US tariffs is weighing heavily on the global LCD TV panel market, with sluggish demand prompting TV brands to revise their panel procurement plans for the second quarter of 2025. Following a wave of early stocking in the first quarter, inventories of finished TV sets have risen, leading to what supply chain insiders describe as a tranquil market.
Friday 6 June 2025
LG Display repays loan early, announces KRW700 billion OLED investment push
LG Display (LGD) has announced the early repayment of a KRW1 trillion (approximately US$736 million) loan from parent company LG Electronics, alongside plans to invest KRW700 billion in new OLED production equipment as part of its strategy to strengthen future growth engines.
Friday 6 June 2025
RiTdisplay rewires its future, pivots from PMOLED displays to energy and assets
RiTdisplay Group, previously focused on PMOLED displays, is undergoing a sweeping transformation aimed at securing long-term sustainability. The company is now building momentum across three core areas: energy solutions, specialty display systems, and asset management.