* Chi Mei Optoelectronics expects little ASP change Sep 12, 2009
Chi Meis forecast of steady prices came after Corning Inc, the worlds biggest maker of glass for LCD panels, said on Thursday that its fourth-quarter orders would probably be stronger than forecast as sales of flat-screen televisions pick up in the US and Japan. Global demand would probably equal the third quarters, Corning said in a statement on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Panel prices to stay flat: DisplaySearch Sep 7, 2009
LOOKING AHEAD:: While prices of LCD panels soared nearly 30 percent since the first quarter, more balanced supplies are likely to keep prices level, the research house said By Lisa Wang STAFF REPORTER Monday, Sep 07, 2009, Page 12. Liquid-crystal-display (LCD) panel prices are expected to remain flat over the first two weeks of this month as supply constraints ease and manufacturers of TVs and PCs wrap up inventory replenishment in preparation for the current quarters traditional buying spree,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sharp Signs Agreement for LCD Panel Production Project in China Sep 1, 2009
Osaka, Aug 31, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - On 31st August, Sharp Corporation has signed an agreement with Nanjing CEC-PANDA LCD Technology Co., Ltd (hereafter "New company") to carry out the project for production of LCD panels using 6th generation glass substrates and construction of its LCD panel plant ... Sharp will collaborate with the new company on construction of the LCD panel plant adopting the 6th generation glass substrates in Nanjing-city and production of LCD panels, by providing its LCD... (JCN Network, Japan)
LCD Screen Manufacturer Agrees to $26 Million Fine in Antitrust Litigation Aug 26, 2009
Epson agreed to cooperate with the department s ongoing antitrust investigation that has generated more than $600 million in criminal fines against other manufacturers of LCD panels who were accused in the conspiracy ... Sharp Corp. also pleaded guilty in three separate conspiracies to fix the prices of LCD panels sold to Dell, Apple Computer and Motorola and was sentenced to pay a $120 million criminal fine. (Law.com)
New Industrial LCD Panels With 100,000 Hour MTBF LED Backlight Systems From Toshiba America Electronic Components Aug 26, 2009
Eight LCD Panels in Sizes from 5 ... "In 2008, ahead of all competitors, TMD started volume production of a new series of industrial TFT LCD panels with an LED backlight system rated for 70,000 hours MTBF at ordinary room temperatures of 25 degrees C. This year, in a new development, TMD has implemented LED backlight systems with an MTBF of 100,000 hours under the same conditions," said Sean Collins, vice president business development, Display Devices and Components Group, for TAEC.. (PR Newswire)
Poor HP Earnings Dim Hopes for Tech Aug 19, 2009
Meanwhile, PC component prices such as LCD panels and memory have begun to creep up, slicing profit. Hurd said HP continues to boost its market share in PCs and industry-standard servers even though the company has not been aggressively lowering prices to fend off rivals such as and Dell (). (BusinessWeek)
Smartphone war opens door for OELD Aug 14, 2009
Smartphone battle opens door for new OLED technology- Hardware-Infotech-The Economic Times. Smartphone battle opens door for new OLED technology14 Aug 2009, 1230 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Review: HP Mini 5101 Aug 12, 2009
Unlike the fluorescent tubes that provide the light for lower-end LCD panels, the white LEDs used here consume less power while also providing brighter, more even illumination. The screen on the Mini 5101 also delivers a higher contrast ratio and more saturated colors than the screens on cheaper netbooks. (SmallBusinessComputing)
* AU Optronics targets to quadruple 8.5G capacity Aug 5, 2009
Taiwanese panel makers are only allowed to assemble LCD modules in China, but the Beijing government is reviewing a longstanding ban on manufacturing LCD panels to help Taiwanese firms fend off competition from South Korean rivals. Shares of AU Optronics fell 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Wages Slump by Record 7.1% as Companies Slash Bonuses to Protect Profits Aug 3, 2009
Sharp, Japans largest maker of liquid-crystal displays, last week reported a third straight quarterly loss on slumping sales of LCD panels. which is cutting 16,000 staff worldwide, posted its second loss in a row. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Sharp and Sony Enter into Definitive Agreement regarding Joint Venture to Produce and Sell Large-Sized LCD Panels and Modules Aug 2, 2009
Tokyo, July 30, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Sharp Corporation ("Sharp") and Sony Corporation ("Sony") today entered into an agreement (the "Joint Venture Agreement") to establish a joint venture company to produce and sell large-sized LCD panels and modules ... SDP will seek to maximize the advantages gained from using the world's first 10th generation glass substrates to produce large-sized LCD panels and modules that deliver the industry's highest levels of quality, cost and performance. (JCN Network, Japan)
Sony, Sharp Post Losses, Nintendo Loses Steam Jul 31, 2009
To help bolster its loss-making TV operations, Sony said on Thursday it would spend about 68 billion yen ($715 million) by April 2011 to take a one-third stake in a joint venture with Sharp to jointly produce and sell cost-competitive LCD panels. "Sony's Bravia has been struggling since last year. Korean rivals caught up in terms of product quality and are now eating away at the market with price competitiveness," said Park Hyun, analyst at Prudential Investment ities in Seoul. (ABC News -- Business)
Sony reports quarterly loss, expects more red ink Jul 30, 2009
Sony, which has fallen behind in LCD TVs, doesn't make its own LCD panels and now has a joint venture with Samsung Electronics Co. of South Korea. Sony said it will make an initial investment of 10 billion yen into the new venture with Sharp in Sakai city, central Japan, which will produce 72,000 panels a month. (India Times)
* Samsung Electronics says Q2 results outstanding Jul 25, 2009
The sustained recovery was supported by renewed demand for premium consumer electronics and improved pricing for memory semiconductors and LCD panels, it said. Samsung achieved outstanding results in the second quarter with our consumer electronics business remaining strong and a solid performance in the still challenging components market, Robert Yi, head of Samsungs investor relations team, said in a statement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Taiwan: Rebooting the Dragon Jul 18, 2009
Other electronics manufacturers makers of notebook PCs, memory chips, LCD panels and other essential components also set up shop, establishing Taiwan as a force in the global IT industry. Related. (Time.com)
LG Display Rises After Profit Exceeded Estimates, Higher Prices Forecast Jul 17, 2009
The company yesterday reported second-quarter profit that beat analyst estimates and forecast prices will rise, fueled by growing demand for LCD panels. Prices in the current period will probably increase gradually from the preceding quarter, LG Display said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
SKorea's LG Display 2Q net profit falls 60 percent Jul 16, 2009
Last year, LG Display and its LG Display America Inc. unit agreed to pay a $400 million fine in the United States for its part in fixing prices of certain LCD panels from 2001 to 2006. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Town to host recycling drive Jul 15, 2009
Items that will be accepted include: Computers, monitors, televisions, LCD panels, printers, other computer-related equipment, stereos, cell and other phones, power supplies, electronic games, VCRs, circuit boards, microwaves, and other household electronics. Items not accepted are air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and white goods such as washers, dryers, stoves and refrigerators. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Medical Use For Waste Television Screens Jul 14, 2009
When these sets are thrown away, the LCD panels are usually incinerated or buried in landfill sites. Researchers have now found a way of recovering PVA from television screens and transforming it into a substance suitable for use in tissue scaffolds which help parts of the body regenerate. (Science Daily)
Screens to improve mobile's battery Jul 12, 2009
The researcher further said that LCD panels use the same amount of energy no matter what hue the screen, as the backlights in the display always remain switched on. Chuang and his colleagues have now successfully designed sets of colours that slash the power consumption of an OLED panel by up to 40 per cent, with minimal effect on how people perceive an image. (India Times, India)
Value in premium monitors is clear Jul 10, 2009
The reason they were prepared to pay a substantial premium on consumer screens is that the higher-end monitors use eight-bit S-PVA (vertical alignment) or even more expensive IPS (in-plane switching) LCD panels, rather than the six-bit TN (twisted nematic) panels the average user regards as adequate. The more expensive technologies offer wider viewing angles and better colour reproduction, although their slightly slower response times can make them problematic for games fanatics, who tend to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Japan: Sharp to lift production Jul 10, 2009
Sharp would raise production of LCD panels for televisions to meet improving global demand, the Japanese electronics maker said yesterday. Sharp, the Osaka-based maker of Aquos televisions, will boost production by 10 percent to 100 000 a month after August at one of its plants in Kameyama, which makes so-called "eighth-generation" panels. (Business Report, South Africa)
Sharp's Kameyama Plant No. 2 to Increase Production Capacity for LCD Panels by 10% Jul 10, 2009
Sharp's Kameyama Plant No. 2 to Increase Production Capacity for LCD Panels by 10. Sharp's Kameyama Plant No. 2 to Increase Production Capacity for LCD Panels by 10 ... Tokyo, July 9, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Sharp Corporation will increase production capacity for LCD panels at its Kameyama Plant No. 2 by approximately 10% in order to meet the increasing demand for LCD panels for TVs. (JCN Network, Japan)
LG not rolling back LCD price hike Jul 9, 2009
NEW DELHI: Thought you can buy that LCD TV now, thanks to Finance Minister cutting customs duty on LCD panels by halve ... Post-budget, the media has been agog with speculations that the prices of thin flat screen televisions and monitors will come down as the government has lowered the basic customs duty on LCD panels used in manufacturing of such electronic goods to 5 per cent from 10 per cent. ... Thought you can buy that LCD TV now, thanks to finance minister cutting customs duty on LCD... (India Times, India)
* [BUSINESS BRIEFS] Jul 8, 2009
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LCD TVs, mobiles, select life saving drugs cheaper, set-top box costlier Jul 7, 2009
Basic customs duty on imports of LCD panels has been reduced from 10% to 5% to encourage local production. And imports of mobile handset parts will not attract CVD of 4% for another year. (India Times, India)
LCDs gets cheaper Jul 7, 2009
The Budget has reduced basic customs duty on LCD panels, whi 00004000 ch are imported by consumer electronic companies from Korea, China or Japan, but imposed a customs duty of 5% on set top boxes (STBs) for television broadcasting, which will lead to an increase in price. Consumer electronic majors Samsung and LG said customs duty decrease on LCD modules will boost indigenous manufacture, and lead to a reduction in LCD TV prices later. (India Times)
FMCG, durable cos eye rural mkts Jul 7, 2009
LG India director (sales and marketing) V Ramachandran added that reduction of basic customs duty on LCD panels will develop the LCD TV market in India ... With customs duty reduction on LCD panels, we intend to pass on the benefit to the consumers by rolling back the price hike, he said. (India Times)
* LCD panel makers set to hike prices Jul 6, 2009
LCD panels are used in PC monitors, notebook computers and slim-screen TVs. For a mainstay 32-inch TV panel, the price for a panel is expected to climb by US$15, or 7. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
IT Budget 2009: Highlights Jul 6, 2009
Customs duty on LCD panels cut from 10% to 5 ... Customs duty on LCD panels cut from 10% to 5%* Sunset clause for Software Technology Parks of India (STPIs) extended by 1 year* Mobile phone accessories to become cheaper* Govt to spend Rs 120 cr in FY10 in unique ID* Custom duty on set-top boxes is now 5%* Unique Identification ID project to tap private talent * Rs 2,113 cr for IITs and NITs* Fringe Benefit Tax to be scrapped* Corporate tax unchanged. (India Times, India)
Panasonic Expands VIERA Range of Flat Panel TV's for Growing Middle East Market Jul 6, 2009
New IPS Alpha Panels the so called Next Generation LCD Panels provide stunning images from a very wide angle. Using Panasonic's In-Plane-Switching technology, viewers can now enjoy richer, vivid and more natural looking images in their VIERA LCD's. (PR Newswire)
Research and Markets: By 2012, the Cost of a CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) Backlight Unit for a 46" LCD TV Will Be Reduced By Nearly 50% to $122 Jun 30, 2009
Using this tool, the author has found that the cost of a CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlight unit for a 46" LCD TV costs about $212. By 2012, the cost will be reduced by nearly 50% to $122. Significant savings will come for advancements in the BLU inverter/driver electronics, diffusion board, DBEF sheet and prism sheet.Using this tool for a direct-view type LED backlight (assume white LED without red/green enhancement phosphors), the cost picture is much different. The grand total for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Supportive plans to buy foreign distributor Jun 27, 2009
We plan to produce consumer electronic items such as DVD players and LCD panels. The company we are targeting will help us market and distribute our own brand of consumer electronic products to European countries, he said after Supportive AGM.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sharp Is Considering LCD Alliance in Emerging Markets, CEO Katayama Says Jun 5, 2009
Osaka-based Sharp is in talks with SVA (Group) Co. for a partnership to produce LCD panels in China, the Nikkei reported on Feb. 21, without citing anyone. Sharp may sell to SVA an older part of its plant in Kameyama City, Mie prefecture, central Japan, while SVA would make the panels, or the two firms might establish a joint venture to make the panels, the report said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Kindle display maker E Ink to be bought for $215M Jun 3, 2009
E Ink makes the top layer of the electronic ink displays, then ships them to Prime View, which adds a bottom layer that's similar to those used in LCD panels. Prime View bought the electronic ink technology of Royal Philips Electronics NV in 2005. (USA Today -- Tech)
How Much More Can Tech Firms Cut? May 23, 2009
"If this economic situation does not improve, we will take further measures. If we cut, it's going to be on R told the Reuters Global Technology Summit. RELATED ARTICLES For more stories on this topic: Many companies that participated in the summit, which took place in New York, Paris and Tokyo this week, have laid off workers as they weathered the worst economic slowdown in decades. German software maker SAP's cuts were the first in its 37-year history. To what extent the recent spending cuts... (SmallBusinessComputing)
* Innolux Display invests US$10m in Chinese affiliate May 22, 2009
Separately, market researcher DisplaySearch said panel suppliers hiked prices for LCD panels used in PC monitors and TVs ranging from US$1 to US$7 per unit in the second half of this month from two weeks ago because of a faster-than-expected increase in demand primarily from China has caused supply constraint. Su expects the uptrend to carry into September or October. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nam Tai to Make New, Second Offer to Privatize Its Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed Subsidiary May 20, 2009
Words such as "expects," "anticipates," estimates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "will", "should" or "would" or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements which are not statements of historical facts. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or success of the Proposed Transaction and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the accuracy and impact of which, are difficult to assess.... (PR Newswire)
Less than pixel perfect? May 12, 2009
"Rejecting all but perfect LCD panels would significantly increase the retail price for products using LCD displays.". None of which really helps Duncan and his irritating pixel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Samsung UA46B7000WR Apr 28, 2009
The Luxia also has a few preset settings to reduce juddering (the slight jerky movement inherent in LCD panels when images move horizontally across the screen) and motion blur. This feature is available in most HDTVs, but the Luxia goes one step further by allowing you to create your own custom setting and adjust just how much blur and judder reduction you want. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
China recovery only boosting neighbours Apr 20, 2009
Manufacturers of LCD panels, auto parts and components as well as petrochemical products are benefiting from Chinas four trillion-yuan stimulus package and other policies aimed at boosting domestic demand, he said. In a startling example of similar dynamics, Chinese imports of US semiconductors more than doubled in the first two months of 2009 from the same period a year ago, according to Chinese customs statistics. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sharp advances production at first 10th-generation LCD factory Apr 17, 2009
BRUSSELS Demand for high-quality LCD panels remains high despite the economic crisis, especially in emerging markets such as China, but also in Europe, one of the largest overseas markets for Sharp ... This makes these motherglass panels 60 percent larger than those in Sharp s current eighth-generation LCD plant, Kameyama II. Such large motherglass panels can be used to manufacture, for example six 60-inch or eight 50-inch LCD panels ... A further advantage of the G10 factory in Sakai is that... (EETimes)
Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. Updates Corporate Developments Apr 17, 2009
HONG KONG, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. ("Nam Tai" or the "Company") (NYSE: ) today announced the following corporate updates. Changes of PRC headquarters and Investor relations contact. (PR Newswire)
* Taiwanese panel makers to gradually increase capacity Apr 13, 2009
COMPETITION: Sales of LCD panels are affected by a consumer trend toward buying low-cost netbooks to save money during the economic crisis STAFF WRITER Monday, Apr 13, 2009, Page 12. Taiwanese makers of large-sized liquid-crystal-display (LCD) panels will gradually increase their capacity utilization rate this quarter in a bid to increase their inventory levels, and the competition is expected to further intensify in the third quarter after South Korean rivals run at full capacity, the Market... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Asian stocks rise on stimulus hopes Apr 9, 2009
1% in Taipei and Sharp, Japan's largest maker of LCD panels, by 11% in Tokyo. China Pharmaceutical Group surged 11% in Hong Kong as Goldman Sachs raised its share-price target. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Car dashboardsgo high-tech Apr 9, 2009
Another 15 percent will have combination systems, using both LCD panels and physical instruments, like those on the Fusion Hybrid and S-Class, he said. With infinite flexibility, these screens can provide drivers information they didnt realize they wanted, shown in ways that are obvious even though theyve never been seen before. (MSNBC -- Technology)
5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Corning Apr 7, 2009
Their other major business line is LCD panels. With CRT-based television sets on the wane, demand for panels will increase over time (Corning recently announced that they see an increase in 2Q09 demand). (MSNBC -- Business)
* LCD panel prices could extend rebound Apr 6, 2009
RECOVERING: Prices for 26-inch and 32-inch LCD panels could rise 2 ... Prices for 26-inch and 32-inch wide-format LCD panels could rise 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Groovy, baby! Coins are back at NJ's oldest casino Apr 4, 2009
"But today that's been replaced by flat-screen TV panels or LCD panels of fireworks and celebratory noises, and people like that, too.". Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
* World Business Quick Take Apr 2, 2009
Sakae Someya, a Japanese national, was indicted by a federal grand jury in San Francisco and charged with conspiring to fix the prices of LCD panels sold to US computer maker Dell for use in notebook computers, the department said. Hitachi Displays agreed on March 10 to pay a US$31 million fine for its role in the conspiracy to fix LCD prices. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Toshiba and Panasonic Agree on LCD Joint Venture Transfer Apr 1, 2009
However, the company is now facing a very tough business environment: weak demand that is sharply down from last year, and continuous price erosion in small- and medium-sized LCD panels. In these circumstances, and as part of the Action Programs to improve profitability announced by Toshiba this January, TMD is now implementing restructuring initiatives in its LCD business, including closing certain manufacturing lines. (JCN Network, Japan)
Hitachi Executive Indicted for His Role in LCD Price-Fixing Conspiracy Apr 1, 2009
Japanese National Charged for Participation in Conspiracy to Fix Prices of LCD Panels Sold to Dell Inc. ... The indictment, filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, charges Sakae Someya with conspiring with unnamed co-conspirators to suppress and eliminate competition by fixing the price of TFT-LCD panels sold to Dell for use in notebook computers ... In 2006, the worldwide market for TFT-LCD panels was approximately $70 billion. (PR Newswire)
Toshiba to take 100% stake in LCD venture Mar 30, 2009
Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology, currently owned 60% by Toshiba and 40% by Panasonic, is the worlds second largest maker of small and mid-sized LCD panels used in cell-phones, car navigation systems and other devices. Toshiba has decided to buy Panasonics 40% stake for several billion yen, according to the source, confirming an earlier report in the Nikkei business daily. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Nam Tai: Files Annual Report - Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders Mar 14, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. MACAO, China, March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. ("Nam Tai" or the "Company") (NYSE Symbol: NTE) today announced that the Company has filed its 2008 Annual Report on Form 20-F, which includes its audited financial statements for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). (PR Newswire)
Hitachi to admit to fixing LCD prices Mar 12, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hitachi Displays Ltd. has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to fix prices on the sale of LCD panels ... Last year, LG Display, a South Korean company, and its LG Display America Inc. unit agreed to pay a $400 million fine for its part in fixing prices of certain LCD panels from 2001 to 2006 ... And Sharp, a Japanese company, agreed to pay $120 million for participating in separate conspiracies to fix the price of certain LCD panels sold to Dell, Motorola and Apple. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
How to Buy the Best Laptop for Your Business Feb 27, 2009
Once you've settled on the right class and screen size for your needs, you'll notice that many manufacturers offer a selection of LCD panels ... The decision you make here is crucial: Since LCD panels are designed to look best at their native resolution, you won't be able to change your mind and simply set it to a different resolution and expect it to deliver the same image quality. (SmallBusinessComputing)
More Business Stories Technology Headlines Japan's Sharp to make LCD panels in China: report Feb 21, 2009
Japan's Sharp to make LCD panels in China: report ... Japan's Sharp to make LCD panels in China: report ... The deal would make Sharp the first Japanese electronics manufacturer to produce LCD panels in China, it added. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Japan's Sharp to make LCD panels in China: report Feb 21, 2009
The deal would make Sharp the first Japanese electronics manufacturer to produce LCD panels in China, it added. Sharp expects an operating loss of 30 billion yen (330 million US dollars) in the year to March 31, down from a previous forecast of a 130 billion yen profit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
* Electronic shares up on rush orders Feb 16, 2009
The company expects the orders to boost shipments of PC and TV LCD panels by between 5 percent and 10 percent this quarter from 11 million last quarter, Ho told investors on Thursday. Starting late last month, TSMC reportedly received more handset chip orders from MediaTek Inc (po) and Qualcomm Inc, which prompted the company to call back some of its employees from unpaid leave, the Chinese-language Commercial Times reported on Jan. 11, without specifying its sources. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Former Chunghwa chief indicted for role in conspiracy Feb 12, 2009
Lin, another former executive at Chunghwa and an executive of South Koreas LG Display Co Ltd were indicted a week ago for allegedly taking part in a global conspiracy to fix prices of LCD panels. In the latest indictment, the Justice Department accused Lin of conspiring with others to suppress and eliminate competition by fixing prices, reducing output and allocating market shares of color display tubes (CDTs) and color picture tubes (CPTs) between 1997 and 2003. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) Announces 2008 Business Results Feb 10, 2009
- Completion of new plant for high-performance insulating inkIn November, our subsidiary Nippon Polytech Corporation (NPC) completed its new plant for high-performance electrical insulating ink for use in the manufacture of chip-on-film - technology-based electronic parts in LCD panels for TVs, PCs and mobile phones. The ink, in which SDK's newly developed urethane-based thermoset resin is used, improves image quality and extends life of LCD panels. (JCN Network, Japan)
