BOE becomes largest shareholder in HC Semitek
November 08, 2022
BOE has become the largest shareholder in HC Semitek following a RMB 2.1 billion (EUR 289.5 million) capital investment deal, and they are now in a partnership with respect to the development of Micro/Mini LED businesses.
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Annual shipment of Airpods expected to reach 85 million sets
October 20, 2021
The success of Apple's Airpods will benefit component suppliers Epistar, DOWA, II-VI/Finisar, says TrendForce
Mini LED chip revenue likely to reach USD 270M in 2021
January 25, 2021
As various TV manufacturers such as Samsung, LG, and TCL announced their new models equipped with Mini LED backlights at CES 2021, TrendForce's investigations shows that total Mini LED chip revenue from Mini LED backlight TVs to potentially reach USD 270 million in 2021, as manufacturers gradually overcome technological bottlenecks and lower their overall manufacturing costs.
TrendForce expects 5-10% price hike for LED chips
January 19, 2021
While major OEMs such as Apple and Samsung prepare to release their new notebook computers, tablets, and TVs that are fully equipped with Mini LED backlights this year, various companies in the LED supply chain began procuring Mini LED chips ahead of time in 4Q20, leading to an explosive demand growth for these chips, which in turn crowded out the LED suppliers’ production capacities for other mainstream LED chips.
Samsung to galvanise growth of mini LED backlight TV market
September 28, 2020
Yearly Mini LED backlight TV shipment is projected to reach 4.4 million units for 2021, a 2% penetration rate in the overall TV market, as brands begin integrating Mini LED backlights into their TVs and continue to improve technologies as well as optimise costs, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
China steps up pace of Mini/Micro LED commercialisation
July 20, 2020
By 2024, the global Mini/Micro LED market is projected to reach US$4.2 billion in revenue. The positive outlook of the Mini/Micro LED industry has attracted many investors.
Mini LED supply chain to benefit from Apple’s new 12.9-inch iPad Pro
July 07, 2020
As Apple’s upcoming release of products featuring Mini LED backlight generates a growth in Mini LED demand, the company has also stimulated actors in the Mini LED supply chain to increase their production capacities.
GCS to buy stake in Epistar foundry unit
January 28, 2019
In order to capture the opportunities in the upcoming 5G and consumer electronics applications, GCS and Epistar have entered an agreement for strategic collaborations.
Epistar settles patent lawsuit against All Star Lighting
July 10, 2018
Taiwan-based Epistar Corporation has settled patent litigation with All Star Lighting Supplies Inc.
Epistar spins off VCSEL wafer foundry business
June 26, 2018
Epistar’s Board of Directors has approved plans to spin off its semiconductor foundry business into a separate wholly owned entity. The yet-to-be-named firm is set to begin operations on Oct. 1, 2018.
Epistar files US patent infringement lawsuit against V-TAC USA
May 15, 2018
LED solid-state lighting manufacturer, Epistar Corporation, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against V-TAC USA Corp. (“V-TAC”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Micro LED & Mini LED technology making waves
March 22, 2018
Wafers for applications using Micro LED & Mini LED technology are forecast to account for 11.4 percent of the worldwide LED wafer volume by 2022.
Facebook & other: Potential of Micro-LED displays for AR & VR devices
May 02, 2017
Following Sony’s introduction of CLEDIS (Crystal LED Integrated Structure) displays and Apple’s acquisition of LuxVue, more technology companies are exploring the possibilities of micro-LED in various display applications.
Fire accident at Epistar fab
March 29, 2016
Around 6 p.m., on the March 28, Epistar's Fab 3 had a fire broke out at the company's waste water residue tank.
Epistar sold its Hsinchu facility to Mediatek
March 08, 2016
The Taiwanese LED manufacturer has sold its Duxing factory building located in the Hsinchu Science Park to Mediatek for about USD 21.98 million.
Nan Ya Photonics quitting LED wafer production?
March 01, 2016
According to reports the Taiwanese manufacturer will stop producing LED epitaxial wafers and chips and direct its focus on LED lighting products.
IR LED market for surveillance application to reach USD 120m in 2015
June 11, 2015
LEDinside, a division of TrendForce, projects the scale of the infrared (IR) LED market for the surveillance application during the entire year of 2014 to reach US$94 million.
Epistar buys LED unit from TSMC
February 09, 2015
Epistar will acquire all shares of TSMC SSL held by TSMC and TSMC’s subsidiary TSMC Guang Neng Investment Ltd. for NTD 825 million (USD 26.1 million).
Epistar merger with FOREPI to ease LED chip price falls
July 17, 2014
Taiwan-based manufacturers Epistar and FOREPI today announced merge plans. Through conversion of shares, FOREPI will become a 100 percent fully owned subsidy of Epistar.
Chinese LED market demands soar
May 30, 2014
Sapphire substrate manufacturers deploy market strategies as demands from Chinese LED market soar
China's San’an could lead in GaN LED wafer capacity
October 18, 2013
Chinese die vendor San’an is projected to take the lead in gallium nitride light-emitting-diode (GaN LED) wafer capacity by the end of 2014, overtaking current leader Epistar of Taiwan, according to IHS.
Taiwanese LED manufacturers with solid performance in Aug. 2013
September 17, 2013
Affects from the termination of China’s Home Appliance Subsidiary Programs in 1H13 caused LED backlight market demands to ease in June and July this year.
LED oversupply likely to continue
August 07, 2013
Despite a major surplus in the light-emitting diode (LED) market, top suppliers are increasing their capital spending and production because of government incentives and in order to cash in on an expected boom in the lighting business.
LED backlight application growth eases in June
July 17, 2013
The total revenue of Taiwanese listed LED manufacturers plunged to NTD 10.6 billion in June 2013, as the LED market was affected by declining demand for backlight application and stocktaking, according to LEDinside.
Taiwanese LED manufacturers’ sales revenue in May sets a record high
June 25, 2013
LED market demand was benefited from inventory demand and lighting market order demand. In May, 2013, Taiwanese listed LED manufacturers' total sales revenue increased to NTD10.96 billion (+6.8%MoM, +23.8%YoY).
M&A in China and Taiwan’s LED chip industry accelerates in 2013
May 20, 2013
At least 5 M&A cases occurred in China and Taiwan; Epistar, for example, acquired 49% of Huga’s equity, and Sanan Opto acquired 120 million of FOREPI’s common stock.
LED manufacturers gradually increases revenue in January 2013
February 20, 2013
The total revenue of Taiwanese listed LED manufacturers in January 2013 is 8,220 million NTD (+21.5%MoM, +39.9%YoY).
Taiwanese vendors driven towards bidding market
January 17, 2013
According to LEDinside, Taiwanese listed LED manufacturers posted a total revenue of NT$6,917 million (MoM-14.8%, YoY+5.1%) as of December, 2012.
LED market facing a fierce competition
November 23, 2012
Thanks to the replenishment demand from brand vendor in 3Q12, the production value for October has shown a respective performance compared to the same period of last year.
LED market facing a fierce competition
November 22, 2012
Thanks to the replenishment demand from brand vendor in 3Q12, the production value for October has shown a respective performance compared to the same period of last year.
LED industry to face severe challenge in 2H12
July 12, 2012
According to LEDinside, the June revenues of Taiwanese listed LED manufacturers totaled NT$8.8 billion (MoM+1.12%, YoY-5.6%).
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