2022-10-06

As Operating Pressures Rise, Panel Manufacturers Enact Strict Production Controls to Balance Supply/Demand, 4Q22 Utilization Rate Forecast to Drop to 60%, Says TrendForce

TrendForce indicates, overall utilization rate of LCD large generational fabs of Gen.5 and above (in terms of wafer starts) slipping to 60% in 4Q22 cannot be ruled out, which would be the lowest level in the past ten years. Sluggish panel demand and the fact that most panel makers have officially turned from profit to loss in 2Q22 are the key factors forcing panel makers to take a more rigorous approach to production control in 2H22. TrendForce states that the timing of purchasing volume adjustment on the part of IT brands lags relatively and its effect of shrinking orders q...
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Signify, the world leader in lighting, has received eight Red Dot Awards: Product Design 2026 across its consumer and professional lighting portfolio, recognizing the company’s continued commitment to innovation, user-centric experiences... READ MORE

Silanna UV is pleased to announce the release of its next generation Far UVC LED, the SF2-3T9B5L1-TB, which exceeds even the popular SF1 series, with UVC wavelengths down to 230nm (typical 233nm); doubled output power; and 2x improvement in te... READ MORE