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Thursday 27 November 2025
Walmart's electronic shelf label rollout to end by 2026, but E Ink sees no sign of demand slowdown
Despite concerns over growth momentum in the electronic shelf label (ESL) market as Walmart's installation project is slated to finish by 2026, E Ink Holdings remains confident about continued demand. The company highlights Walmart's deployment as a driving force behind North American retail sector adoption and expects ongoing expansion in ESL and digital signage shipments.
Thursday 27 November 2025
Contrel eyes 30% semiconductor revenue share by 2026 with PLP, microLED, and TGV
Responding to growing demand in AI and high-performance computing (HPC), Contrel's advanced packaging business is set to expand its revenue share significantly by 2026. Director Tsan-Jen Chen said the company aims for semiconductor-related sales to reach around 30% of total revenue that year, up from 2025 levels.
Thursday 27 November 2025
Sunic's deposition tools clear top rating, enabling BOE's 8.6-gen OLED expansion
BOE Technology has advanced its 8.6-generation OLED production line after South Korea's Sunic System passed BOE's highest-level stability assessment for its deposition equipment, prompting BOE to proceed with Phase Two expansion for Lines 3 and 4.
Thursday 27 November 2025
Apple's 2026 iPad mini to get OLED display, Samsung exclusive supplier
Apple is reportedly set to equip its 2026 iPad mini with an OLED display for the first time, with Samsung Display slated as the exclusive supplier, according to ET News. The move is expected to support the expansion of the medium-to-large OLED segment, which has seen modest growth in recent years.
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Samsung and LG cautiously observe TCL CSOT's inkjet printed OLED production
TCL CSOT began mass production of 21.6-inch inkjet-printed OLED medical monitor panels in November 2025 and is expanding the technology to notebooks and tablets, while Samsung and LG are cautiously evaluating its market potential.
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Samsung Display vows unbeatable profits for 8.6G OLED production
Samsung Display (SDC) recently declared its commitment to ensuring the profitability of its 8.6-generation IT-use OLED line A6, aiming to reach a level that competitors cannot match. According to South Korean media, including The Elec and Money Today, SDC president Cheong Lee emphasized five key business engines during D-Talks: foldable panels, IT, automotive, monitors, and XR OLEDoS. He pledged to expand competitiveness based on technological barriers.
Monday 24 November 2025
Display demand is rising—but OLED’s climb puts LCD makers on edge
The global display panel market is forecast to expand to US$131.5 billion by 2026, despite significant changes in the industry landscape. While overall output and value are rising, the growing adoption of OLED technology is exerting pressure on high-end LCD segments, particularly in Taiwan, where the display sector remains heavily reliant on LCD production and is reorienting its strategies.
Sunday 23 November 2025
Visionox plans 8.6-gen OLED capacity with South Korean equipment
Chinese panel maker Visionox's 8.6-generation OLED production line is reportedly set to bring in several types of South Korean equipment, including machinery related to flexible OLED panels used in smartphones and other mobile devices. According to ET News, citing data from the China Government Procurement Network, South Korean equipment companies AP Systems, ICD, and Synus Tech have all been selected for Visionox's 8.6-generation equipment procurement tender list.
Friday 21 November 2025
GSEO aims for variable aperture certification in 2026 after strong smart glasses demand
During Genius Electric Optical's (GSEO's) online investor conference on November 19, 2025, chairman Jones Chen reported that demand in the smart glasses market is strong. He stated that development of variable-aperture smartphone lenses is progressing smoothly, and the company is aiming for customer certification in 2026. Driven by smartphone lenses, AR, and VR, Chen hopes 2026 revenue and profit will outperform 2025.
Friday 21 November 2025
E Ink positions for sustained highs as expanded e-paper lines ramp

E Ink Holdings chairman Johnson Lee said the company reached its full-year 2025 targets ahead of schedule in the third quarter, setting the stage for record annual profit. "We're basically celebrating Christmas early," he joked, noting he is not concerned about the expected seasonal softness in the fourth quarter.

Friday 21 November 2025
Samsung Electronics maintains dual-CEO structure in 2026 executive reshuffle
Samsung Electronics' 2026 executive reshuffle reinforces its dual-CEO structure, maintaining continuity in mobile and memory leadership while appointing top technology experts to accelerate AI, semiconductor, and advanced research, signaling a strategic focus on long-term innovation and competitiveness amid intensifying global industry pressures.
Thursday 20 November 2025
BOE reportedly fails to meet iPhone 17 OLED supply plans as Samsung Display steps in
China's BOE has reportedly lost its planned OLED panel supply for Apple's iPhone 17 due to unresolved quality issues. Samsung Display will take over the supply, increasing shipments to 90 million units, while BOE's contribution is expected to fall below 40 million, highlighting ongoing challenges in the Chinese panel maker's entry into high-end smartphone displays.
Thursday 20 November 2025
LG Display expects profit surge as panel prices rise and new automotive orders arrive
LG Display (LGD) is accelerating the transformation of its revenue structure by focusing on high-value products such as large-size panels and OLEDs, amid a significant rise in average unit area selling prices and increased area demand, which has thus also raised expectations for improved profits at LGD.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Samsung Display and BOE reportedly end OLED patent dispute with licensing agreement
After three years of legal battles over OLED patents, Samsung Display and Beijing Oriental Electronics (BOE) have settled. According to several South Korean media outlets, including ET News and The Elec, BOE will pay patent royalties to Samsung Display as part of a licensing contract.
Tuesday 18 November 2025
AUO's Hsinchu exit comes ahead of a major OLED supply shift in 2026
The wave of panel-factory shutdowns continues, with AUO Corp. confirming the sale of another facility. On November 14, the company said it will dispose of its Hsinchu L3C plant and related assets to Powertech Technology for NT$6.898 billion (approx. US$221.5 million), generating an expected disposal gain of NT$3.85 billion. AUO said the move supports a light-asset operating model, asset activation, and financial optimisation.
Tuesday 18 November 2025
South Korea's OLED giants forecast a strong 2025 on rising TV and monitor demand

The outlook for South Korea's two major display makers—LG Display (LGD) and Samsung Display (SDC)—is strengthening as both companies move toward improved performance in the large-size OLED market. LG Display's white-OLED (WOLED) business is expected to turn an annual profit for the first time, while SDC is narrowing losses in its QD-OLED operations by focusing on the high-margin monitor segment.

Monday 17 November 2025
AUO unveils 1Hz LTPS panel, expands into Micro LED and silicon photonics
AUO is accelerating its development of artificial intelligence hardware, unveiling what it claims is the world's first ultra-low-power LTPS display panel. The company is simultaneously intensifying its investments in Micro LED and silicon photonics, positioning itself to capitalize on surging AI-driven demand across the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.
Friday 14 November 2025
Mini LED TV market reshuffled: Chinese firms' dominance forces Korean players to retreat
Market researchers now expect Mini LED televisions to ship at nearly twice the volume of OLED sets in 2025 — roughly 1.8 times as many — marking a decisive shift in the premium TV landscape. Much of the momentum comes from Chinese brands TCL and Hisense, which have emerged as the dominant forces in the Mini LED segment, while Samsung's share has slipped as it concentrates more heavily on OLED models.
Thursday 13 November 2025
GIS bets on OLED and optics as the display industry shifts to high-end applications
The rapid adoption of OLED panels in high-end display applications is becoming unstoppable, signaling a structural shift in the display industry. According to General Interface Solution (GIS), a leading touch panel manufacturer, OLED technology is expanding toward larger screen sizes and a broader range of product lines, beginning with premium devices and eventually trickling down to mainstream models.
Thursday 13 November 2025
Samsung Display reportedly begins mass production of OLEDoS for Galaxy XR
Samsung Display (SDC) has reportedly started mass production of OLED on silicon (OLEDoS) panels, which will be used in Samsung Electronics' extended reality (XR) headset, the Galaxy XR. As a key component of XR devices, SDC's entry into the OLEDoS market is expected to significantly intensify competition.
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Apple's 2026 OLED MacBook launch could revive display market
South Korea's display industry views Apple's potential 2026 launch of an OLED MacBook as a critical turning point that could ignite explosive growth in the medium- and large-sized OLED market. Industry sources indicate that the market for notebook OLED panels has flattened, prompting players to seek a spark.
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Taiwan's panel industry faces 4Q25 demand slowdown due to economic uncertainty
As the fourth quarter of 2025 begins, Taiwan's leading panel manufacturers are experiencing a notable slowdown in demand, shaped by the typical seasonal downturn and ongoing economic uncertainties. All four of the island's major panel producers recorded reduced revenues in October 2025 amid a sluggish global display market. Au Optronics (AUO) reported a consolidated revenue of NT$20.92 billion (US$675 million) for October, a 14.4% decrease compared to September but a slight 0.2% increase year-on-year. Similarly, Innolux Corporation posted NT$18.2 billion, reflecting an 8.33% monthly drop yet a 7.76% rise from the same month last year.
Tuesday 11 November 2025
The dashboard revolution: how Mini LED and OLED are changing cars
As cars become rolling digital platforms, the display has become one of the most fiercely contested frontiers for screen makers. Much like the evolution of televisions, the auto industry is now witnessing a duel between two advanced display technologies—Mini LED backlighting and OLED panels—each finding loyal allies among global automakers.
Monday 10 November 2025
AUO and Innolux expect operating losses to continue into 4Q25 off-season
During what is typically peak season, panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux both posted operating losses in the third quarter of 2025 due to the appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar and falling panel prices. On the bright side, both companies were overall profitable in the first three quarters of the year. However, in the fourth quarter, both AUO and Innolux expect demand to further weaken as the market enters the traditional off-season.
Friday 7 November 2025
TPK beats 3Q25 profit forecast on surging E-reader demand
Touch panel maker TPK Holding posted stronger-than-expected earnings for the third quarter of 2025, driven by a better product mix and rising e-reader demand.