2011-12-02

Tera Xtal to Set Up Crystal-Growing and Substrate Plants in China in 1Q12

Recently, Chien Fu Shieh, the Chairman of LED sapphire substrate manufacturer Tera Xtal(4969), revealed that the company plans to establish crystal-growing and substrate plants in China. The plan will be carried out in 1Q12 at the soonest. Shieh pointed out that LCD TV’s weak demand caused a steep drop in the prices of sapphire ingot and substrate. However, after its August revenue hit a low of NT$ 105 million, Tera Xtal managed to bounce back and increase the revenues in September and October to NT$ 110 million and NT$ 113 million, respectively. Alth...
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Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 2-9-13 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuaki Kaizumi) has significantly improved the emission efficiency of its UV-C LEDs at a wavelength of 265nm—widely recognized as the most ... READ MORE

Nichia, the world's largest LED / Laser Diode manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LEDs, has confirmed a reduction in product waste and an increase in sales through a pilot test conducted in a retail garden cente... READ MORE