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            <title>Power Consumption Reduced to 5% of Copper Cables as Micro LED CPOs Open New Path for Data Center Interconnects, Says TrendForce</title>
            <link>https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20260304-12947.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The rapid rise of generative AI is driving continuous growth in demand for high-speed data transmission in data centers. Copper cable solutions, traditionally used for short-distance intra-rack interconnects, are increasingly facing challenges in both transmission density and energy efficiency.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:07:51 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Rising Material and Labor Costs to Lift 1Q26 UV LED Prices by 5% QoQ; Full-Year Market Size to Surpass US$200 Million, Says TrendForce</title>
            <link>https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20260224-12932.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[TrendForce’s latest analysis of the UV LED market reveals that increasing precious metal prices, rising raw material costs, and growing labor expenses are providing price support for UV LEDs in the first quarter of 2026. In particular, customized products are expected to see quarter-on-quarter price gains of up to 5%.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:19:51 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Component Orders for Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Revised Up Twice, Driving Global AR Glasses Shipments to 950,000 Units in 2026, Says TrendForce</title>
            <link>https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20260130-12908.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[TrendForce’s recent research on the near-eye display industry indicates that the growing convergence of AI and wearable devices has resulted in stronger-than-anticipated market response for Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses. In the last six months, Meta has significantly increased orders for several key components. Driven by this strong backing from leading brands, TrendForce forecasts global AR glasses shipments will reach 950,000 units by 2026, a 53% YoY increase.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:20:16 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>TCL CSOT’s Acquisition of Prima Deepens Vertical Integration in Micro/Mini LED Across Brand and Panel Makers, Says TrendForce</title>
            <link>https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20251231-12857.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[TCL Technology recently announced that its subsidiary TCL CSOT had successfully acquired an 80% equity stake—along with creditor rights—in Prima. This transaction marks TCL CSOT’s formal entry into the LED chip segment. It represents a critical step toward completing a vertically integrated supply chain spanning from LED chips to Mini LED video wall applications.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:19:32 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Smartwatches Drive Micro LED Adoption, Market to Surpass US$461 Million by 2029, Says TrendForce</title>
            <link>https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20250909-12705.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Micro LED penetration in consumer electronics is accelerating. Following Samsung’s launch of its 140-inch Micro LED TV in 2023, Garmin is set to introduce the Fenix 8 Pro smartwatch with Micro LED in 2025, alongside Sony Honda’s planned 30-inch automotive display in its Afeela model at the end of the same year. These milestone products mark Micro LED’s entry into key application segments. TrendForce believes their rollout will gradually boost the Micro LED chip market revenue, which is projected to reach US$461 million by 2029.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:10:37 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>San’an Optoelectronics to Acquire Lumileds; Reshaping Global LED Market Dynamics, Says TrendForce</title>
            <link>https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20250804-12661.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[San’an Optoelectronics and Lumileds announced on August 1st that San’an, along with foreign investors, will acquire 100% of Lumileds Holding B. for US$239 million in cash. TrendForce’s LED industry demand and supply database notes that Lumileds ranks among the world’s top seven LED packaging companies. The acquisition will help San’an gain entry into the international cross-licensing patent alliance led by Nichia, ams OSRAM, Cree LED, Lumileds, and Toyoda Gosei, while also leveraging Lumileds’ two-decade legacy in the global market.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Micro LED Expands Beyond Displays, Unlocking New Opportunities in Transparent and Non-Display Applications, Says TrendForce</title>
            <link>https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20250529-12597.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[TrendForce’s latest report, “2025 Micro LED Display and Non-Display Application Market Analysis,” reveals that the current development of Micro LED technology in the display sector focuses on two key challenges: optimizing manufacturing costs through design and production improvements, and identifying unique niche markets.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 14:23:28 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Ennostar Consolidates Resources to Drive High-Value Optical Semiconductors Applications in 3+1 Key Areas, Says TrendForce</title>
            <link>https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20250224-12483.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In an effort to optimize its organizational structure and accelerate its optical semiconductors business, Ennostar announced on February 21st, 2025, the merger of its subsidiaries—Epistar and Lextar Electronics—under the unified brand of Ennostar Corporation.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:30:18 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>LiDAR Market Projected to Reach US$5.352 Billion by 2029 Thanks to Advanced Autonomous Driving and Logistics Demand, Says TrendForce</title>
            <link>https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20250120-12451.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[TrendForce’s latest report, “2025 Infrared Sensing Application Market and Branding Strategies,” reveals that LiDAR is gaining traction in automotive markets—including passenger vehicles and robo-taxis—as well as in industrial applications such as robotics, factory automation, and logistics. Propelled by advancements in Level 3 and higher autonomous driving systems and logistics solutions, the global LiDAR market is forecast to grow from US$1.181 billion in 2024 to $5.352 billion in 2029, achieving a robust CAGR of 35%.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:20:13 +0800</pubDate>
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            <title>AR and Automotive Applications to Drive Micro LED Chip Revenue to US$489.5 Million by 2028, Says TrendForce</title>
            <link>https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20241203-12392.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[TrendForce reports that the revenue from Micro LED chips is projected to reach approximately US$38.8 million in 2024, with large displays remaining the primary source of contribution. Looking ahead, breakthroughs in technical bottlenecks are on the horizon, while applications in automotive displays and the increasing maturity of full-color AR glasses solutions are expected to propel Micro LED chip revenue to $489.5 million by 2028.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
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