In addition to changing the using habits of electronic products among consumers, the rise of smart phones and Tablet PCs also restarted the pursuits of new technology, new process and new investment in the matured panel industry.
According to the survey on global shipment of large-sized panel in Q2 by the research institute WitsView under TrendForce, there is a QoQ growth of 12.7% and YoY growth of 8% reaching 177 million units.
According to the survey announced by the research institute WitsView under TrendForce on latest shipment of large-sized panels in June, the total shipment of large-sized panels in June 2011 are 59.53 million units with MoM regression of 2.8% and YoY growth of 8%.
The global market has suffered from debt crisis in Europe, slow economic recovery in Northern America, earthquake in Japan, and inflation issues all over the world leading to apparent lack of consumer confidence. Except for the outstanding market growth of Tablet PCs, market demands for LCD TV, LC monitor, and Notebook PC all appear to be weak.
According to the observation on slim products by the research institution WitsView under TrendForce, along with the hot sales of Tablet PCs and mid-to-small size products, thinner and lighter product design has gradually become the mainstream driving to the demand for slim panels.