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......»»
Sanan Optoelectronics still waiting to become miniLED supplier for Apple
China-based LED chip maker Sanan Optoelectronics has been attempting to become a supplier of miniLED chips for Apple, but has not yet passed Apple's certification, possibly due to insufficient stability in quality and patent issues, according to indu.....»»
Innolux unveils innovative display technologies
LCD panel maker Innolux has unveiled three in-house-developed innovative display technologies, InnoLED, multi-user N3D (natural 3D) display and integrated cockpit display system (ICDS) in a bid to demonstrate its corporate vision of "Panel Your Futur.....»»
CHPT optimistic about probe card demand for 3D ICs
Probe card demand for 3D ICs is promising, according to IC testing interface solution provider Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT), which also claimed it will be one of the new suppliers capable of providing related solutions......»»
Here"s why U.S. workers can be optimistic about the next decade
The United States unemployment rate of 4.2 percent is the lowest since 1969—a stunning dynamic that has created optimism for the American workforce......»»
MiniLED patent lawsuit against Apple could impact supply chain
Taiwan-based LED manufacturer Genesis Photonics has filed a lawsuit against Apple for patent infringement in Taiwan. Among the alleged infringements includes miniLED backlights in Apple's iPad Pro. The lawsuit could have a major impact on the entire.....»»
Consumer confidence: Omicron plays holiday Grinch
Although consumers were slightly more optimistic about economic conditions in the December survey, nearly all the data were collected prior to the rapid spread of Omicron in the U.S., according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers......»»
Suppliers start shipments for 27-inch iMac without miniLED display
Suppliers have kicked off their shipments in small volume for the new 27-inch iMac set for launch in 2022, but the device will not come with a miniLED display as previoulsy speculated, according to industry sources......»»
Highlights of the day: Apple suppliers ship new 27-inch iMac
Apple's suppliers have started shipments of the new 27-inch iMac, but the device does not come with a miniLED display as previously speculated. Unimicron expects ADF substrates to remain in short supply in 2022. Taiwan is going to showcase 100 startu.....»»
Genesis Photonics sues Apple for patent infringement
LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Genesis Photonics has filed with Taiwan's Intellectual Property and Commercial Court a charge against Apple for alleged infringement of nine patents concerning flip-chip, chip-scale packaging, miniLED packaging and.....»»
Kaori upbeat about sales of plate heat exchangers
Kaori Heat Treatment expects its sales of plate heat exchangers to increase 30% on year in 2021 and is optimistic about further room for growth next year, according to company chairman Hans Han......»»
HDD makers facing uncertainties from chip shortages
Taiwan hard disc drive (HDD) ODMs are facing continued uncertainty around production due to shortages in certain chips and components, though they remain mostly optimistic about their shipment prospects for 2022......»»
Electroacoustic component maker Ampacs sees order visibility through end-2022
Electroacoustic component and device maker Ampacs has reported clear visibility for orders from major vendors of TWS (true wireless stereo) devices throughout 2022, and is optimistic about revenue gains for next year, according to company vice chairm.....»»
Smartphone brands optimistic about foldable phones in 2022
Huawei will unveil its newest foldable mobile phone model next week. According to supply chain sources, Samsung Electronics also plans to launch a new foldable phone model in 2022. The release of two foldables by two major mobile phone brands is expe.....»»
GigaDevice expects NOR flash demand to remain robust through 2022
China's GigaDevice, which specializes in NOR flash memory, has said it remains optimistic about market conditions in the fourth quarter of 2021 and next year......»»
Competition between OLED, miniLED heats up
Competition between miniLED-backlit and OLED panels in the large-size display segment is heating up. The increased yield rate and continued unit price decrease for OLED is expected to threaten sales of TV products using miniLED......»»
Innolux ships nearly 40 million panels in November
Innolux in November shipped 39.81 million TFT-LCD panels, which were consisted of 11.88 million large-size ones, down 1.3% on month, and 27.93 million small- to medium-size ones, up 13.6% sequentially, according to the company......»»
Brinno optimistic about shipment prospects for 2022
Time-lapse camera maker Brinno has expressed optimism about its operations next year, citing strong ODM demand and own-brand sales despite ill effects from China's power rationing policy and the lingering component shortages in the supply chain......»»
GLT developing miniLED light guide plates
Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) is developing light guide plates for miniLED backlighting with such products being certified and to come into production in 2022, according to company chairman Lee Mang-shiang......»»
From miniLED to microLED: Q&A with Ennostar chairman Lee Biing-jye
Ennostar, a holding company jointly established in October 2020 by LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar and vertically-integrated LED firm Lextar Electronics, focuses on development of miniLED backlighting and RGB miniLED fine-pitch displays. F.....»»
Industry watch: What I have learned from Acer founder Stan Shih
Acer founder Stan Shih founder has been engaged in the IT industry for 50 years. That's not easy. He deserves our respect not because he is a senior industrial leader but because he has been always optimistic and enthusiastic. I often ask for his adv.....»»