Plextronics completes $14M B-1 financing round Aug 21, 2009
The inks work in solar panels, printed electronics and RFID tags, and have the potential to replace liquid crystal display, or LCD, technology. Several of Plextronics' existing private investors contributed to the B-1 financing round, the company said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Samsung ST550: Picture perfect Aug 21, 2009
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'Harry Potter' video technology comes to US magazines Aug 21, 2009
VIDEO TECHNOLOGY Screen uses liquid crystal display (LCD) technology Each is 2. 7mm thick with 320x240 resolution Can store 40mins of video Battery can be recharged via mini-USB Rechargeable battery lasts up to 70 mins Developed by LA-firm Americhip. (BBC News -- Technology)
Analyst Picks and Pans: Goldman Sachs, Home Depot, Corning Aug 19, 2009
Oppenheimer analyst Yair Reiner upgraded Corning on Aug. 18, saying investors are underestimating a potential recovery for the maker of liquid crystal display glass. Reiner also established a $19 share price target. (BusinessWeek)
Japanese Electronics Manufacturers Boost Production for Government's "Eco-point" Shopping Incentive Program Aug 19, 2009
Tokyo, Aug 19, 2009 (JCN) - Japanese electronics manufacturers and chip makers are stepping up efforts to boost production of semiconductor chips and liquid crystal display panels to meet burgeoning demand partly due to the government's "eco-point" shopping incentive program. The consumer electronics appliance manufacturers include Sharp, Toshiba, NEC Electronics, Renesas Technology and Fujitsu. (JCN Network, Japan)
Smartphone war opens door for OELD Aug 14, 2009
The appeal of AM-OLED technology lies in the thin layer of organic materials that allow screens to glow on their own, unlike liquid crystal display (LCD) panels, resulting in slimmer screens that use less power, boast faster response speed and have more vivid colours. Samsung is the main proponent of a wider adoption of the technology, and forecasts 37. (India Times)
New TV studios taking shape at Brookline High Aug 14, 2009
There will also be seven liquid crystal display screens in the reception area showing video and animation. Contributing to the space s interesting feel are its various ceiling heights, he said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Perpetua’s invention wins powerful honor Aug 13, 2009
Past winners include the flashcube, the automated teller machine, the Nicoderm anti-smoking patch, the fax machine, the printer, Taxol anti-cancer drug, the liquid crystal display and HDTV.. Candice Ruud can be reached at or 758-9510. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Sony reports quarterly loss, expects more red ink Jul 30, 2009
In a plus for the future, Sony said Thursday it had finalized a deal with Japanese rival Sharp Corp. on a joint venture to produce and sell large-size liquid crystal display panels for TVs. 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. (India Times)
Sony to Invest Over $1 Billion in Sharp LCD Unit: Report Jul 24, 2009
1 billion) in a planned liquid crystal display TV panel venture with Sharp Corp, the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday. Sony announced last year that it planned to take a 34 percent stake in a joint venture with Sharp to manage a 380 billion yen LCD panel factory in western Japan, but the two sides have not come to a final agreement on the stake and investment split. (ABC News -- Wire)
Bursa marginally down at midday on profit-taking activities Jul 24, 2009
1 billion) in a planned liquid crystal display TV panel venture with Sharp Corp.. In Hong Kong, a rebound in property prices helped pushed the Hang Seng Index up to above 20,000 points in morning trade for the first time since the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
S. Korea's Samsung Electronics reports higher-than-estimate earnings in Q2 Jul 24, 2009
SEOUL, July 24 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's top chipmaker, SamsungElectronics Co., said Friday that its second-quarter earnings exceeded its previous estimate thanks to a boom its mobile handsetand liquid crystal display (LCD) panel sales. According to Samsung, its net profit topped 2. (Xinhuanet, China)
AU Optronics Corp. Reports 2Q2009 Results Jul 23, 2009
" (*) EBITDA=Operating Income +D&A * Amounts converted by an exchange rate of NTD32.77:USD1 as of June 30, 2009. * All financial information was unaudited and was prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Taiwan ("ROC GAAP") ABOUT AU OPTRONICS AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is the worldwide top 3 manufacturer* of thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (TFT-LCD). AUO is able to provide customers a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive... (PR Newswire)
LG Elec Q2 Profit Surges on Handset, TV Sales Jul 22, 2009
The outlook is also bright due to strong sales of flat-screen TVs and improving earnings at liquid crystal display (LCD) affiliate LG Display Co Ltd , analysts said. (Reporting by Marie-France Han and Rhee So-eui; Editing by Jonathan Hopfner). (ABC News -- Wire)
LG Elec Q2 profit surges, strong margins to ease Jul 22, 2009
T) in liquid crystal display (LCD) TV, is also enjoying robust sales and improving margins in flat-screen TVs. But there are doubts about whether LG could maintain such strong earnings growth, after LG said third-quarter handset margins could slip slightly on marketing costs and lower-end phone sales. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Mobile sales boost for LG profits Jul 22, 2009
LG also saw strong sales of flat-screen TVs and improved earnings at its liquid crystal display division. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Business)
SKorea's LG Display 2Q net profit falls 60 percent Jul 16, 2009
27 trillion won, excluding building costs, to expand its 8th generation liquid crystal display production line amid growing demand for large LCD TVs. Royal Philips Electronics NV of the Netherlands said Monday that European Union antitrust regulators have charged it and LG Display with fixing the price of LCD monitors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Medical Use For Waste Television Screens Jul 14, 2009
The chemical compound polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA) is widely used in industry and is a key element of television sets with liquid crystal display (LCD) technology ... Professor James Clark, director of the York Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence and one of the author's of the research, said: "With 2.5 billion liquid crystal displays already reaching the end of their life, and LCD televisions proving hugely popular with consumers, that is a huge amount of potential waste to manage. "It is important... (Science Daily)
Rescuecom's Top 5 Tips to Prevent a Laptop Computer Repair Jul 13, 2009
Laptop screens typically use liquid crystal display (or LCD) to show images and are made of millions of little dots called pixels. When sections of your screen appear distorted or smudged, these pixels are probably "stuck" on one color and may need a laptop repair. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
IC recovery: 10 reasons to be optimistic, pessimistic Jul 7, 2009
The company didn't provide a reason for the better than previously expected performance, though it is largely thought to be due to stabilizing prices for DRAM and NAND flash memory chips, better liquid crystal display volumes and pricing, and likely some better than expected shipments of cellular handsets. . (EETimes)
LCDs gets cheaper Jul 7, 2009
That sleek liquid crystal display (LCD) television set you yearned for could soon be up on your wall ... That sleek liquid crystal display (LCD) television set you yearned for could soon be up on your wall. (India Times)
Samsung shares jump on upbeat guidance Jul 6, 2009
"TV margins are expected to be very high, especially in the newly launched LED televisions," Yu said, referring to the latest liquid crystal display (LCD) models using light-emitting diodes (LED) as backlights. Analysts remained sceptical as to whether Samsung's bullish forecast signalled a recovery for the hard-hit IT industry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Nikkei climbs 2%, oil boosts shares Jun 30, 2009
6 per cent to 1,057 yen after the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday that Elpida will start making semiconductors for use in liquid crystal display televisions for NEC Electronics Corp in October. Crude oil was exte 00004000 nding gains toward $72 a barrel after settling at the highest in over two weeks following fresh rebel attacks on oil installations in Nigeria, with gains on Wall Street and Asian share markets offering additional support. (India Times)
How to Prevent and Treat Computer E... Jun 22, 2009
Exchange an old CRT (cathode ray tube) monitor for an LCD (liquid crystal display) one because the latter will give a better quality and a sharper image, thus reducing the need to squint and strain. Check the Monitor s Refresh Rate. (Suite101.com)
LG monitor can become virtual PC Jun 21, 2009
LG's new liquid crystal display SmartVine N-series monitors will include embedded "virtualization" technology from US-based NComputing Inc. Users can connect a keyboard and mouse directly to the monitor, which will in turn connect to a standard PC.. Through virtualisation, the LG monitor will allow as many as 11 users to share a single PC for a total cost of roughly $3,000, NComputing said. (India Times, India)
LG to sell monitors that double as PC Jun 19, 2009
LG's new liquid crystal display SmartVine N-series monitors will include embedded "virtualization" technology from U.S.-based NComputing Inc. Users can connect a keyboard and mouse directly to the monitor, which will in turn connect to a standard PC.. Through virtualization, the LG monitor will allow as many as 11 users to share a single PC for a total cost of roughly $3,000, NComputing said. (MSNBC -- Technology)
MHS technical support staff ready computers for third year Jun 19, 2009
Honomichl said the repair costs dropped from $300 for a replacement glass screen from Gateway to $25 for the locally purchased plastic cover, as long as the computer's liquid crystal display wasn't also damaged. In addition, 40 other tablet computers were made available to the high school when Madison Middle School swapped its tablet computers for new Hewlett-Packard Netbooks. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Chinese mainland delegation signs $2.2-bln contracts Jun 5, 2009
On their shopping list are LCD (liquid crystal display) equipment, spare parts for mobile phones and computers, plastic and chemical products, textiles and handcrafts, he said. The group, organized by the Mainland Association for Cross-Strait Economic and Trade Exchanges, comprised about 80 representatives of 35 companies, including IT and home appliance giants Lenovo, Haier, Changhong and ZTE.. (Xinhuanet, China)
Power Medical instruments get FDA OK May 28, 2009
The iConsole is a wireless device that communicates directly with the iDrive during surgical procedures to output specific auditory and visual reference information through a speaker and liquid crystal display. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Healing wounds with lasers, vehicles that drive themselves, other cutting-edge optics May 27, 2009
Flexible displays are an attractive alternative to existing liquid crystal display (LCD) models because they would be lighter and more durable, consume less power, and could ultimately be rolled up and stuffed in a pocket between uses. The technology needed to make such displays already exists. (EurekAlert!)
Power Medical Interventions(r) Receives 510(k) Clearance to Market iDrive Intelligent Power Unit(tm) With iConsole(tm) May 27, 2009
The iConsole is a proprietary wireless device that communicates directly with the iDrive during surgical procedures to output specific auditory and visual reference information via its speaker and liquid crystal display. Outputs provide surgeons with important information regarding calibration, firing, and instrument and reload type, allowing surgeons to make real-time, critical decisions that may ultimately lead to an improved patient outcome. (Primezone Releases)
Frost & Sullivan: Lower Import Duties and Rising Customer Demand to Boost Russian Electronics Manufacturing Market May 26, 2009
"The lowering of import duties on liquid crystal display (LCD) components will positively impact market prospects," notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Harish Natesan. "The increasing demand for flat panel display (FPD) products will be another key factor influencing the growth of the Russian electronics manufacturing market.". (PR Newswire)
Evaluating Taiwan as a Trade Partne... May 26, 2009
Taiwan is the world s leading supplier of notebook personal computers (PCs), liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors, PC cameras and DVD discs. Taiwan also makes 90% of the world s wireless local area networks (LANs) and is a global leader in bicycle manufacturing. (Suite101.com)
* Acer bets on CULV processors May 22, 2009
The Chinese governments home electronics down to the countryside stimulus package will only aggravate [the problem of] tight inventories in liquid crystal display [LCD], Lin said. The combination of price hikes on memory chips, panels and the new Windows 7 operating system will make it very difficult for netbooks to remain inexpensive, Lin said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Watertown Crime Watch: Erratic driver charged with drunk driving May 19, 2009
Sometime after 7 the previous night a 42-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) television, IBM laptop, camera and briefcase were stolen from the office. The building showed no signs of forced entry. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
SKorean firm claims world's thinnest LCD-TV panel May 19, 2009
South Korea's LG Display said Tuesday it has developed a liquid crystal display (LCD) television panel that is thinner than a pencil, describing it as the world's slimmest. The panel, which can be 42 or 47 inches wide, uses an edge-lit light emitting diode (LED) backlight system that allows it to achieve a thickness of just 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Lack of capital funds for NYC transit a concern May 17, 2009
Those cars are clunkers compared to the newest in the fleet, the R160 cars with high-tech features like a liquid crystal display screen that constantly updates riders about the train's progress. The MTA has ordered 1,662 of them for $2. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Kinovate Life Sciences, Inc. and Nitto Denko Corporation Announce Successful Development of NittoPhase™ HL High Loading Solid Support for Oligon May 15, 2009
Polarizing film is a core material used in liquid crystal display television production. Nitto Denko's applied products are widely used in medical instruments, automobiles and electronics, accounting for 70% of its total sales. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Watertown Crime Watch: Boston man charged with OUI following two-car accident May 5, 2009
The perpetrator had purchased a 32-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) television and DVD player for a total of about $916. 14 arrests. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Sharp Doubles Loss Estimate May 1, 2009
Earnings were hit by mounting inventory from unsold liquid crystal display panels and televisions as consumers limit spending amid the global economic crisis, as well as restructuring costs. By Staff Writer. (JCN Network, Japan)
LG sees higher mobile phone revenue Apr 28, 2009
Managing director Ko Tae Yeon said its mobile phone division was currently the largest revenue contributor while its liquid crystal display televisions contributed about 25% to revenue. Last year, LG posted a revenue of US$170mil (RM650mil). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Japanese Stocks Slump on Shipping Fees, Stronger Yen; Nippon Steel Drops Apr 28, 2009
Japans biggest maker of liquid crystal display televisions, dived 8. 8 percent even after forecasting a return to profit for fiscal 2009. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
LG Display Posts Q1 Loss, Sees Prices Recovering Apr 16, 2009
The liquid crystal display (LCD) industry has been battered by steep falls in prices of screens used in flat TVs and computer monitors, which forced makers to slash output sharply in the second half of last year. Hopes are growing for a turnaround in the second half as sliding prices have boosted appetite for LCD TVs, but excess capacity remains a concern. (ABC News -- Wire)
NEC LCD Technologies Introduces New 3.5-Inch LCD Module with Significant Reflection Improvement Apr 14, 2009
9cm) amorphous-silicon transflective thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) module with quarter video graphics array (QVGA) resolution, part number NL2432HC22-45A, which features higher reflection properties than previous 3. 5-inch transflective models that operate in both transmissive mode (using a backlight) and reflective mode (using available ambient light). (JCN Network, Japan)
Philips items still in demand Apr 7, 2009
SHAH ALAM: Philips Malaysia Sdn Bhd continues to see steady demand for its liquid crystal display (LCD) television as well as growing demand for its kitchen appliances. General manager of consumer lifestyle Eddie Ong said there were still sub-categories within the electrical industry that continued to enjoy growth despite the quiet period the industry was now facing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Toshiba to take 100% stake in LCD venture Mar 30, 2009
JAPANS Toshiba Corp plans to take a 100% stake in its struggling liquid crystal display (LCD) joint venture with Panasonic Corp, a source said. 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. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Panasonic seeks to remain No. 1 with Viera TV Mar 27, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd, which yesterday introduced three series of Viera plasma and liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions, expects to maintain its dominant position in the domestic flat TV segment ... Tony Endoh at the launch of Panasonics Viera plasma and liquid crystal display televisions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Samsung Elec expectsmarketsto shrink Mar 14, 2009
Samsung, the worlds top maker of memory chips and liquid crystal displays, posted its first-ever quarterly net loss in January as a sharp downturn battered its memory chip unit. LG Display, the worlds No. 2 maker of liquid crystal display (LCD) screens, also provided a cautious outlook on the sector. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Hitachi to admit to fixing LCD prices Mar 12, 2009
Three other major producers of liquid crystal display panels have already admitted their involvement in price-fixing. Hitachi admitted to fixing prices of the screens sold to Dell, Inc. for use in desktop monitors and notebook computers from 2001 to 2004. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Seiko Epson and Sony Begin Discussions Regarding Alliance of Small and Medium-Sized Liquid Crystal Display Businesses Mar 12, 2009
Tokyo, Mar 12, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") and Sony Corporation ("Sony") today announced that they will begin discussions about an alliance in the field of small and medium-sized liquid crystal displays (LCDs), including the transfer of a part of business assets of Epson to Sony. The parties hope to enter into a legally-binding definitive agreement by the end of June, 2009. (JCN Network, Japan)
Hitachi to pay $31 million fine for price fixing Mar 11, 2009
Three other major producers of liquid crystal display panels have already admitted their involvement in price-fixing. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Staff finds replacement computer screens Mar 11, 2009
The glass screen fits over the liquid crystal display, the part of the computer that displays words, pictures and other illustrated items ... However, the Plexiglas screens will not repair or replace the liquid crystal display if that computer part is also damaged. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Japan Cell Phone Goes 3D Mar 5, 2009
1-inch liquid crystal display. Similar to how 3D movies and TVs work, the technology takes advantage of how the human mind understands depth and spacing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Sony TVs to have electronic money function Mar 3, 2009
Sony's new liquid crystal display televisions will have an electronic money function to make it easier for users to pay to watch movies and programmes, the company said Monday. Sony's Bravia W5 and F5 series will be equipped with electronic money card readers for pay-per-viewing via an internet link, the technology giant said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
More Business Stories Technology Headlines Japan's Sharp to make LCD panels in China: report Feb 21, 2009
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's Sharp Corp. plans to produce liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in China through a partnership with a major Chinese electronics manufacturer, according to the Nikkei daily. Sharp, the world's fifth-largest LCD panel producer, hopes to reach a deal with China's SVA Group this spring, the business daily said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Japan's Sharp to make LCD panels in China: report Feb 21, 2009
Japan's Sharp Corp. plans to produce liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in China through a partnership with a major Chinese electronics manufacturer, according to the Nikkei daily. Sharp, the world's fifth-largest LCD panel producer, hopes to reach a deal with China's SVA Group this spring, the business daily said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Pixel Qi Readies Battery-saving Laptop Screens Feb 20, 2009
The company's LCD (liquid crystal display) screens include technology to absorb natural light sources to brighten screens, said Mary Lou Jepsen, founder and CEO of Pixel Qi. That helps save battery life as it reduces the need for a backlight, which is used to light up conventional laptop screens. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The Greatest Inventors You've Never Heard Of Feb 19, 2009
--George Heilmeier, liquid crystal display. --Larry Hornbeck, digital micromirror device. (Forbes -- Technology)
Re: Dr. Spio Garbrah, Please Set the Records Straight Feb 18, 2009
He has made limousines that actually work, he has made air conditioners, he has his own versions of liquid crystal display television sets and his work in the agricultural field is simply beyond comprehension. These are all relative to his poor educational background. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* Former Chunghwa chief indicted for role in conspiracy Feb 12, 2009
He is already under indictment in connection with a price-fixing case involving Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panels. 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. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Inventors Hall honors chip technology Feb 11, 2009
CLEVELAND (AP) A researcher who pioneered the first liquid crystal displays eventually used in computer screens and televisions is among 15 new members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. George Heilmeier, 73, worked on the first liquid crystal displays at RCA Laboratories in Princeton, N.J. ... A liquid crystal display, or LCD, is a thin, flat display device that uses a small amount of electric power, making it suitable for use in battery-powered electronic devices. (NJ.com -- News)
Among LCD, plasma TVs, slim & trim rule the show Feb 11, 2009
The growth in flat TVs has been fuelled by liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs with total sales expected to touch 1. 5 million this year. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces 2009 Inductees Feb 11, 2009
The 2009 group includes inventors such as Jean Hoerni, who developed the manufacturing process for modern integrated circuits; Alfred Cho, who achieved a process used in creating devices such as the lasers used in CD and DVD players and drives; and George Heilmeier, who pioneered the first liquid crystal displays ... The 2009 class of inductees: LIVING -- Martin M. (John) Atalla: MOS transistor -- Alfred Y. Cho: Molecular beam epitaxy-MBE -- Dov Frohman-Bentchkowsky: EPROM -- George Heilmeier:... (PR Newswire)
NTEEP Announces 2008 Q4 Results Feb 10, 2009
4) Weighted average number of shares ('000) Basic 881,671 881,671 -- 881,671 881,671 -- Diluted 881,671 881,671 -- 881,671 881,671 -- Notes: (a) Results in the fourth quarter, the second half year and the full year of 2008 included the results of Consumer Electronic and Communication Products ("CECP") business segment ("NTEEP business unit"), Telecommunication Component Assembly ("TCA") business segment ("Zastron business unit") and Liquid Crystal Display ("LCD") Products ("LCDP") business... (PR Newswire)
NEC LCD Technologies to Provide 3.1-inch 3D TFT LCD Module Samples for the EU's 'MOBILE3DTV' Terminal Prototype Feb 8, 2009
1-inch-diagonal 3D polysilicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) module for the MOBILE3DTV terminal prototype. The MOBILE3DTV prototype will be on public display at the Mobile World Congress 2009 (MWC2009), the world's largest mobile technologies-related event, in Barcelona February 16- 19. (JCN Network, Japan)
