AUO, Innolux optimistic about miniLED backlighting
Taiwan's top LCD makers believe Apple's adopting miniLED backlighting for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro will encourage other device vendors to follow suit, spurring demand for such applications......»»
Innolux does not plan to set up new factories, says chairman
TFT-LCD panel maker Innolux has no plans to set up new production lines (unlike fellow maker AU Optronics, which plans to set up a new 8.5th-generation plant), said Innolux chairman and CEO Jim Hung at a March 2 investor conference......»»
Micron remains confident in FY22 revenue prospects
Despite the ongoing shortage of non-memory chips and components, which is unlikely to improve as a whole until 2023, memory chip vendor Micron Technology remains optimistic about its sales outlook for fiscal 2022......»»
How can computer engineering predict the future of gene synthesis?
Computer programming and gene synthesis appear to share little in common. But according to University of Cincinnati professor Andrew Steckl, an Ohio Eminent Scholar, leaps forward in technology in the former make him optimistic that wide scale gene m.....»»
Combining tree rings, rainfall, streamflow records to reconstruct Daly River"s climatic history
Plans to allocate water from the Northern Territory's (NT) Daly River to cotton plantations could be based on overly optimistic expectations about streamflow, a new study of tree rings in the area has found......»»
Getac optimistic about ruggedized IPC sales in 2022
Taiwan-based Getac has expressed optimism about ruggedized industrial PC (IPC) sales in 2022 and expects its ruggedized IPC business to post 8-12% revenue growth this year, higher than the industry average......»»
Sanan reportedly obtains Apple certification for miniLED chips
China-based LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Sanan Optoelectronics has recently obtained certification from Apple for backlighting-use miniLED chips and may begin shipments in second-quarter 2022 at the earliest, according to industry sources......»»
Taiwan makers see promising PA demand for defense applications
Taiwan-based companies engaged in the supply of compound semiconductor power amplifiers (PA) for defense applications are optimistic about demand in the long term, according to industry sources......»»
Taiwan-based makers mostly hopeful about 1H22, says TIER
Of Taiwan-based manufacturers, 39.6% held optimistic outlooks on the economic situation in the first half of 2022, whereas 8.4% had pessimistic outlooks, according to a sample survey conducted by Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) in Januar.....»»
Topoint eyes growing sales of drill bits for IC substrates in 2022
Taiwan-based Topoint Technology, dedicated to offering PCB drill bits and drilling services, expects its first-quarter 2022 (1Q22) sales to see a single-digit sequential fall due to the low number of work days in 1Q22 but is optimistic that annual sh.....»»
Apple patents a Mac housed inside a keyboard
Apple has patented some strange things over the years, which, sadly, have never materialized. So don’t be too optimistic about this... Apple Keyboard? Keyboard Mac? MacBoard?.....»»
Epistar fully utilizes mini LED chip production capacity
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar has fully utilized production capacity for mini LED chips mainly due to robust demand for mini LED backlighting from US- and China-based clients, according to industry sources......»»
AUO optimistic about LTPS automotive displays in EV market
The penetration rate of low-temperature polysilicon (LTPS) automotive displays has exponentially increased in recent years, thanks to the growth of smart cockpits and advancements in panel manufacturing......»»
Epistar to boost shipments of mini LED chips for car backlighting
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar will increase shipments for mini LED chips used in backlighting of automotive displays beginning in the second quarter of 2022, with such shipments to become a main source of business growth in 2023, accordi.....»»
MCU specialist Nuvoton set to embrace strong 2022
Nuvoton Technology remains optimistic that its shipments of 32-bit MCUs, server baseboard management controllers (BMCs), automotive battery management ICs (BMICs), and power management ICs (PMICs) will continue to significantly bolster its revenue ga.....»»
Industry trends to watch in electric cars 2022 (Part 1)
Industry experts are optimistic that electric cars 2022 will continue to rise. Therefore, carmakers are trying everything to secure battery stock, including leaning toward lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries and diversifying battery suppliers......»»
Innolux expects steady 1Q22 shipments of large-size panels
Innolux expects first-quarter 2022 shipments of large-size TFT-LCD panels to remain unchanged on quarter and those of small- to medium-size panels to decrease 7-9% sequentially, according to the company......»»
Parade optimistic about 2022 revenue prospects
Taiwan-based Parade Technologies, a supplier of mixed-signal ICs for display and high-speed interface standards, is expecting revenue growth in 2022 after meeting its revenue target in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to company chairman and CEO.....»»
Universal Robots, Techman upbeat about 2022 cobot demand
Denmark-based Universal Robots (UR) and Taiwan-based Techman Robot - the world's top two collaborative robot (cobot) suppliers - are both optimistic about global demand in 2022......»»
AUO, Innolux expected to see record profitability for 2021
TFT-LCD panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux, based on financial reports for the first three quarters of 2021 and fourth-quarter 2021 consolidated revenues, are expected to see the historically highest annual operating profitability for the ye.....»»
Cautiously optimistic: Study looks for riskiest tree disease spreaders, finds none
Scientists seek answers through research, but sometimes, a lack of findings can be good news. A recent University of Florida-led study involving tree diseases uncovered no remarkable threats to common Southeastern United States trees, and the lead re.....»»