2024-11-27

Smartkem and AUO Partner to Develop a New Generation of Rollable, Transparent MicroLED Displays

MANCHESTER, England, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartkem (NASDAQ: SMTK), positioned to power the next generation of displays using its disruptive organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), has partnered with AUO, the largest display manufacturer in Taiwan, to jointly develop the world's first advanced rollable, transparent microLED display using Smartkem's technology. "We believe that collaborating with global display industry leader AUO to develop a novel microLED display puts Smartkem's technology on the frontier of microL...
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2024-06-18

AUO Unveils World’s First (*) 100 Percent Green Energy Manufactured Display for Acer’s Carbon-Neutral Laptops

Advancing Business Possibilities through Digital Transformation on Green Innovation, Combining R&D with Value Chain to Capture Opportunities in Carbon Reduction As the world shifts towards net-zero emissions, renewable energy plays a crucial role. AUO has become a pioneer by joining the global renewable energy initiative RE100, making it the first display manufacturer committing to using 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. With a focus on sustainability, AUO extends its carbon management practices to supply chain partners, guiding the value chain towards gre...
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2024-06-06

AUO Unveils World’s First (*) 100 Percent Green Energy Manufactured Display for Acer’s Carbon-Neutral Laptops

Advancing Business Possibilities through Digital Transformation on Green Innovation, Combining R&D with Value Chain to Capture Opportunities in Carbon Reduction As the world shifts towards net-zero emissions, renewable energy plays a crucial role. AUO has become a pioneer by joining the global renewable energy initiative RE100, making it the first display manufacturer committing to using 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. With a focus on sustainability, AUO extends its carbon management practices to supply chain partners, guiding the value chain towards gre...
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2024-05-20

AUO Wins the “Best MicroLED-Based Technology” and “Best Automotive Display” Award at SID Display Week 2024

Product Showcase and Demonstration of Strength Shine, Simultaneously Earning the “Best Medium Booth Award” AUO announced today that, at SID (The Society for Information Display) Display Week 2024, it received unanimous recognition from attending experts, capturing three awards for its products and exhibition booth. In the ongoing deep cultivation and breakthroughs in forward-looking Micro LED technology applications, the company earned the “Best MicroLED-Based Technology Award” with its 60-inch High Transparency Micro LED D...
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2024-05-13

AUO Leads Micro LED Technological Breakthroughs, Reshaping Display Experiences at SID

Featuring Transparent, Large-Size, and Flexible Technologies, Enhancing Diverse Applications Across Portable Devices, Automotive, and Medical Fields AUO is at the forefront with its advanced Micro LED display technology, integrating the entire supply chain to establish a globally leading force to bring Micro LED to the market. Showcasing its advancements at the SID Display Week 2024, an international exhibition for display technologies, AUO is unveiling groundbreaking achievements in transparent, large-size, and flexible Micro LED displays across vari...
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2024-04-19

AUO Leads Micro LED Ecosystem Dream Team toward Unlocking New Advances in Diverse Field Applications

Cutting-Edge Technology Combined with Mass Production Capabilities to Create New Values across Verticals, from Smart Mobility to Retail and Healthcare HSINCHU, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's display industry leads the world, continually integrating new and diverse applications into people's lives with advanced smart display technologies. AUO has dedicated years to developing the ultimate Micro LED display technology, forging alliances with ecosystem partners to enable mass production through cross-domain integration and expediting the pro...
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2024-04-16

AUO Leads Micro LED Ecosystem Dream Team toward Unlocking New Advances in Diverse Field Applications

Cutting-Edge Technology Combined with Mass Production Capabilities to Create New Values across Verticals, from Smart Mobility to Retail and Healthcare Taiwan's display industry leads the world, continually integrating new and diverse applications into people's lives with advanced smart display technologies. AUO has dedicated years to developing the ultimate Micro LED display technology, forging alliances with ecosystem partners to enable mass production through cross-domain integration and expediting the process from research and development to commercializat...
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2024-04-03

AUO Announces Completion of BHTC Acquisition, Strengthening its Supplier Leadership in Smart Mobility Services

AUO Corporation ("AUO" or the "Company") (TWSE: 2409) announced today the completion of its acquisition of German company Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "BHTC"), at an enterprise value of €600 million (approximately NT$20.4 billion), following the agreement reached previously on October 2, 2023. After fulfilling all necessary closing conditions and obtaining approval from relevant national authorities, AUO now holds 100% equity interest in BHTC. In response to the prevalence of smart and autono...
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2024-03-11

AUO Selected as Clarivate's Top 100 Global Innovators, Ranking First Among Taiwanese Corporations

AUO Patent Layout Strategy Flourishes Globally, with Unparalleled Achievements in Green Patents Specializing in advanced display technology R&D, AUO understands market needs and has consistently dedicated efforts to green technology. With a patent strategy that embodies innovation and sustainability, the company's achievements have consistently strengthened its presence both domestically and internationally. In the recent "Top 100 Global Innovators 2024" list, Clarivate has recognized AUO for the third consecutive year, ranking it 22nd globally ...
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2024-01-29

AUO Corporation announces first-look at Transparent Micro LED alongside AUO Display Plus meeting room innovations at ISE 2024

AUO Corporation (AUO) will preview its Transparent Micro LED display series at ISE 2024, alongside its subsidiary AUO Display Plus’ latest generation of meeting room solutions. On show at Hall 5, stand K200, AUO’s 60-inch Transparent Micro LED display is an ultimate technology suited to a variety of applications including digital signage, commercial displays, corporate meeting rooms, residential interiors, and more. AUO is exhibiting at ISE alongside its industrial and commercial display subsidiary, AUO Display Plus (known as ADP), at ...
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2024-01-04

AUO debuts at CES 2024, and is Transforming the Concept of Smart Mobility

Unveiling Industry-Leading Automotive Display HMI Solutions, Featuring New Micro LED Applications for Smart Cockpit and Human-Machine Interaction  HSINCHU, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AUO, a global leader in display technology, will make its CES debut in Las Vegas on January 9th, alongside leading automotive manufacturers. AUO's exhibit will feature advanced display technologies and solutions, including the company's revolutionary Micro LED. It will highlight a range of in-vehicle display HMI solutions and extended mobility ...
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2023-11-21

AUO is Driving the Future of Smart Mobility at CES 2024

Company to Showcase Inventive In-Vehicle Display Technology and Solutions – the Smart Cockpit 2024, including the CES 2024 Innovation Awards “Best of Innovation” Honoree, Micro LED Display Technology and other Advanced Mobility Displays AUO – one of the world’s largest providers of advanced display technology and solutions – will be “Driving the Future of Smart Mobility” at CES 2024, West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth 5667) from January 9-12, 2024. In the rising smart mobilit...
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2023-11-20

AUO Kunshan Gen 6 LTPS Fab Phase 2 Production Commences, Aiming to Accelerate Production in Advanced Value-Added Products and Smart Mobility Applications

AUO Corporation (“AUO” or the “Company”) today announced its Phase 2 production launch of the sixth-generation (Gen 6) LTPS (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon) LCD (Liquid Crystal Panel) fab in Kunshan, with a monthly total production capacity exceeding over 40,000 glass substrates, providing the Company additional operational and growth momentum. In 2016, AUO Kunshan Fab Phase 1 was the first completed and operational Gen 6 LTPS fab in China, reaching its full capacity in 2017. In response to the rapid development of high...
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2023-11-01

AUO Signs NT$ 700 Million Contract with PlayNitride for Micro LED Production Line Construction

AU Optronics (AUO) held a board meeting today (31st) and announced its decision to enter into a production line construction contract with PlayNitride Display Technology, a related party. The contract aims to facilitate the building of 6-inch Micro LED chips at AUO’s Longtan factory, specifically the Carrier production line (COC). The contract, valued at NT$700 million, includes a comprehensive Turnkey Solution. In the Micro LED production process, the COC production line plays a crucial role, as emphasized by AUO. In light of this, PlayNitride, a lea...
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2023-10-04

AUO Acquires BHTC for Advanced System Integration in Automotive Displays and Securing a Crucial Role in the Auto Supply Chain, Says TrendForce

Oct. 4, 2023 ---- TrendForce reports that the global automotive market continues to blaze ahead in its vigorous expansion, with vehicle displays steering toward larger dimensions and tech-savvy cockpits. In this technological race, many panel makers are ramping up their visibility in the automotive supply chain, dreaming big to clinch a Tier 1 supplier status. Making its bold move in this dynamic landscape, AUO announced on October 2nd its complete acquisition of Germany’s Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH (BHTC), epitomizing this forward-thinking trend. Trendforce ...
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2023-09-23

AUO and Brogent Technologies Inc. collaborate to create Taiwan’s first naked-eye virtual reality experience center, Aniverse, redefining the virtual reality immersion experience with AUO ALED technology in Keelung

Featuring groundbreaking ALED seamless tiling technology, Brogent integrates AUO display technology to create the largest outdoor naked-eye 3D LED curved screen in Keelung. This innovation brings 3D animation to life on the exterior wall, transforming the former Keelung train station into a digitized attraction. By merging physical experiences with digital content, and ALED display technology which features high brightness, high resolution, high dynamic range and wide color gamut, Brogent creates the “Epsilon Course” through AUO LED dome display,...
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2023-06-30

AUO Consecutively Recognized by the Manufacturing Leadership Awards for AI-Driven Digital Innovation in Enabling Efficient Digital Supply Chains

Igniting Digital Transformation through Organizational and Cultural Changes: AUO University Cultivating Internal Cross-Domain Experts, Driving the AUO Transformational Strides AUO today announced that it has received the Manufacturing Leadership Awards (MLA) by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) for the second time. With its advanced digital technology and smart solutions, AUO has maintained stable manufacturing production and smart management during a period of global transformation throughout the industry, and has been recognized in th...
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2023-06-26

Taiwan's AUO follows Apple in betting on advanced display tech

Tesla supplier to turn Singapore manufacturing base into regional service hub Display maker AUO is mulling how to transform its facility in Singapore, with options including moving some of the production equipment to Taiwan for use in micro-LED development. (Photo courtesy of AUO)   TAIPEI -- Display maker AUO is preparing to scale back production at its facility in Singapore and possibly move some of the plant's equipment back to Taiwan as the company steps up its bet on advanced micro-LED screens, a technology Apple is also aggressively pursui...
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2023-05-31

AUO and NVIDIA Partner to Deliver New Levels of Motion Clarity to Competitive Gamers with G-SYNC ULMB 2

AUO Corporation (AUO) today announced the world’s first(*) gaming panel that supports NVIDIA’s latest generation G-SYNC Ultra Low Motion Blur 2 (ULMB 2) technology. In collaboration with NVIDIA, AUO developed this display to deliver the best motion clarity for competitive gamers when using ULMB 2; it has been integrated into to the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN and Acer Predator XB273U F gaming monitors. AUO is actively engaged in the development of gaming displays, heavily trusted by leading international brands an...
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2023-05-23

Breakthrough Applications for Micro LED Create New Technological Possibilities for AUO at Display Week 2023

Transparent, Blended, and Foldable Display Technologies are Penetrating into the Diversified Field Domains and Revolutionizing the Gaming Market AUO Corporation (AUO) has constantly been improving the company’s technological research and development capabilities over the years. As a result, the company has successfully set up a comprehensive Micro LED ecosystem, and Micro LED technology is now ready for widespread commercialization and mass production. AUO is participating in Display Week 2023, a global exhibition for display technologies and companie...
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2023-04-20

AUO Commercializes Seamless Tiled ALED® Displays, Enhancing Cross-domain Abilities to Create Premium Immersive Home Cinema

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UgfaY3CTgDA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Showcase of Advanced Display Technology Integration and Application Capabilities for Accelerating Entry into Vertical Markets and High-end Audiovisual Opportunities   AUO Corporation (AUO) will showcase its advanced ALED commercial display at the Touch Taiwan 2023 Display Intern...
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2023-04-20

AUO demos microLED displays for laptops, but they're not quite ready

The Taiwanese company is scrambling to move on from LCD tech TechSpot is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In brief: microLED technology has a long way to go before it can compete with Mini LED and OLED, but AUO has more than 600 engineers working to make it cheaper to manufacture. Current prototypes leave a lot to be desired, but the company says it's burning the midnight oil to solve the remaining issues and will gradually shift manufacturing from LCD to microLED over the next few years. ...
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2023-04-13

AUO leads ecosystem partners toward commercialized Micro LED mass production

At Touch Taiwan 2023, AUO and its ecosystem partners will showcase a variety of modules, systems, and solutions ranging from LED chips, mass transfer technology, and packaging, highlighting its crucial milestone in the commercialization of Micro LED technology. As AUO pioneers mass production of the 1.39-inch Micro LED Smartwatch, it signals the start of end product development and sets sail toward the new blue ocean in smart living. Micro LED displays offer advantages including high brightness, high contrast, wide color gamut, wide viewing angle, and high rel...
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2022-09-26

Micro LED Forum 2022 – Large Display Technology and Application Development of Micro LED

TrendForce hosted the Micro LED Forum 2022 seminar at the NTUH International Convention Center on September 13th. Large display, among numerous Micro LED display applications, is the most anticipated product for the current stage, which is why experts from the Micro LED industry were invited to respectively interpret the technological development and solutions for large Micro LED displays, including the increase of wavelength uniformity in chips, applicability of laser mass transfer and stamp mass transfer, as well as the selection of active glass backplanes an...
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2022-07-12

AUO Corporation Reports June 2022 Consolidated Revenue

AUO Corporation ("AUO" or the "Company") (TWSE: 2409) today announced its unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$20.69 billion for June 2022(1), down by 5.8% month-over-month and decreased by 39.0% year-over-year. Consolidated revenues in the second quarter of 2022 were NT$62.88 billion, down by 22.9% quarter-over-quarter and decreased by 34.3% year-over-year.   The total panel area shipment reached around 1.59 million square meters in June 2022, down by 9.7% month-over-month. In the second quarter of 2022, the total panel area shipme...
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2022-05-12

【SID Display Week 2022】: Rise of Micro LED, Mini LED and OLED Displays

SID Display Week 2022 was held between May 8 and May 13 in San Jose, California. During the annual event, leading players worldwide showcased their latest Micro LED display technologies and products, including Samsung, LG, AUO, Innolux, BOE and PlayNitride. The product applications shown included large-size displays, automotive displays, transparent displays, wearables and AR/VR headset displays. PlayNitride In response to the trend of Micro LED commercialization, PlayNitride presented its products in several categories at SID Display Week ...
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2022-05-04

【Touch Taiwan 2022】Partnerships between Giants to Create Win-Win Micro/Mini LED Display Solutions

Touch Taiwan 2022 kicked off on April 27 in Taipei, centering on the theme “Features on Cross Industry Integration , the Future of Displays”, during which major players––such as Ennostar, Macroblock, AUO and PlayNitride––showcased various products which they have spent years to make. Ennostar Ennostar focused on displays and sensing. The first thing catching visitors’ eyes was an ultra fine pitch display featuring 0404 RGB LED. The LED manufacturing group also exhibited solutions for small and large displays powered...
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2022-04-25

AUO Defines New Automotive Era with Micro LED and AmLED Creating New Experience for Future Smart Cockpits

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ph5z2Wv-xN0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>   HSINCHU, TAIWAN (PRWEB) APRIL 21, 2022 The trends of electric vehicles and smart cars are drastically altering vehicle architecture, manufacturing models and supplier ecosystem. In response to such trends, AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) continues to dedicate in the research and design of high...
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2022-04-21

AUO Showcases Advanced ALED Technologies and Partners with Ecosystem at Touch Taiwan 2022 Focusing on Entertainment Simulation and Metaverse Applications

AUO partners with Brogent to create a flight simulator and provides immersive entertainment experience   AUO will take part in Touch Taiwan 2022 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from April 27 to 29. With “New Future with Infinite Horizon” being the theme, AUO combines advanced ALED display technologies and outstanding software/hardware integration capabilities to create an extremely simulated smart virtual studio and a flight simulator. AUO teams up with ecosystem partner, Renovatio Pictures and Brogent Technologies Inc., to ove...
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2022-04-01

Ennostar Considers a Rights Issue to Raise Funds for Constructing a 6-Inch Micro LED Wafer Fab with AUO and Innolux as the Subscribers

On March, 28, Ennostar’s Board of Directors decided to get away a rights issue (Private Equity) of 70,000,000 common shares to raise funds for constructing a 6-inch Micro LED wafer fab and purchasing equipment for epitaxy and chip fabrication. AUO, one of the directors of Ennostar, will subscribe 67,250,000 shares and Innolux 2,750,000 shares. Share price is tentatively 90% of the reference price. Ennostar explained that rights issue can quickly raise money and the shares are non-transferable within three years as stipulated, which can ensure the long-term co...
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