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New Vision Display Acquires ZBD LCD Technology and Malvern, UK Facility

New Vision Display (also known as NVD) is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of ZBD bistable display technology, effective September 20th, 2019. The purchase included ZBD intellectual property, know-how, an R&D facility, and a number of employees. The facility located in Malvern, UK offers additional customer service, initial failure analysis, meeting room/facilities, research and … Read more

Why Your Medical Display should have a Protective Cover

When considering buying a new diagnostic or dental monitor, the ability to thoroughly clean and disinfect the device is often overlooked. However, with the increased prevalence of (cross-)contamination, and the importance of infection control, a cleanable design is becoming indispensable. It goes without saying that sensible hygiene regulations are vital to counteract the spread of … Read more

AR and VR Headsets Will See Shipments Decline in the Near Term Due to COVID-19, But Long-term Outlook Is Positive, According to IDC

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Worldwide shipments of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) headsets are forecast to decline in the first half of 2020 due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker, a year-over-year decline of 10.5% is expected in the … Read more

India TV Shipments Climb to a Record 15 Million Units in 2019

Shipments of TVs in India grew 15% annually to reach the highest-ever 15 million units in 2019, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s TV Tracker service. This growth is mainly driven by budget smart TVs with 32-inch TVs the leading segment and penetrating sub-US$150 price bands. Highlighting the India TV market growth, Senior Analyst, … Read more

SID/DSCC Business Conference Agenda Now Online – Critical Issues and Opportunities Facing the Display Industry to Be Presented

The Society for Information Display (SID) and Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) have announced the agenda, topics and speakers for the SID/DSCC Business Conference taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on June 8th and 9th as part of Display Week 2020. The SID/DSCC Business Conference is typically the largest event in the … Read more

Could There Be a Benefit to the PC Display Market from Covid-19?

As businesses and individuals all around the world respond to the Covid-19 phenomenon, one of the phrases I’ve heard a lot over recent weeks is ‘So just work from home, then’. I have heard from some in the display supply chain that are trying to look on the bright side of things by suggesting that … Read more

Konka Enters Micro LED Pilot Production with Aixtron Tools

AIXTRON SE, a worldwide leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry, announced that KONKA Group Co., Ltd. has ordered multiple AIX G5+ C and AIX 2800G4-TM MOCVD systems to build its own volume production of GaN-based (gallium nitride) and AsP-based (Arsenide-Phosphide) Mini- and Micro LEDs. KONKA, which recently announced its plans to enter … Read more

144Hz? Time to revisit FPS, PPI, and HDR – Acuity is What’s Desired

There’s been a lot of excitement about super-fast refresh rate monitors and their benefit to gaming. It may be true that competitive gamers, the eSports players, can benefit from such monitors. Those players only care about response time and latency. Other gamers have less demanding needs, and skills. You can find 24-inch 144 Hz HD … Read more

Worldwide Wearables Market Braces for Short-Term Impact Before Recovery in 2020, According to IDC

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The global wearables market is expected to grow 9.4% in 2020, reaching 368.2 million shipments according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. This marks a significant slowing of the market compared to the 89% growth in 2019 as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts supply in the first half … Read more

East Africa Smartphone Markets Records Strong Growth but Global COVID-19 Outbreak Looks Set to Hit Shipments

Kenya’s smartphone market saw shipments increase 20.3% year on year (YoY) in Q4 2019, according to the latest figures from global technology and consulting services firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Elsewhere in East Africa, Tanzania and Uganda experienced YoY growth of 8.7% and 8.6%, respectively. Looking at 2019 as a whole, these three markets combined … Read more