Sony invests in second LCD plant

No_Style · Apr 1, 2005, 01:20 AM

Sony is investing in a second plant to make liquid crystal displays for portable devices.

The electronics and entertainment giant on Thursday announced the formation of ST Mobile Display. The new company, based in Yasu-shi, Shiga prefecture, Japan, will make a type of active matrix LCD--called low-temperature polysilicon thin film transistor--that allows for more advanced screens than another type of LCD technology called amorphous silicon. The screens will be used in portable devices such as digital cameras and mobile phones.

Equipment, facilities and personnel in the LCD plant come from International Display Technology, formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Chi Mei Optoelectronics. Sony announced its acquisition of International Display Technology in early January for about $172.5 million. Partner Toyota Industries is investing about $1 million in ST Micro Display.

Sony and Toyota have teamed in the past to produce LCDs for portable devices, through a joint venture called ST Liquid Crystal Display.
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No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Sony invests in second LCD plant Sony is investing in a second plant to make liquid crystal displays for portable devices. The electronics and entertainment giant on Thursday announced the formation of ST Mobile Display. The new company, based in Yasu-shi, Shiga prefecture, Japan, will make a type of active matrix LCD--called low-temperature polysilicon thin film transistor--that allows for more advanced screens than another type of LCD technology called amorphous silicon. The screens will be used in portable devices such as digital cameras and mobile phones. Equipment, facilities and personnel in the LCD plant come from International Display Technology, formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Chi Mei Optoelectronics. Sony announced its acquisition of International Display Technology in early January for about $172.5 million. Partner Toyota Industries is investing about $1 million in ST Micro Display. Sony and Toyota have teamed in the past to produce LCDs for portable devices, through a joint venture called ST Liquid Crystal Display. _______________ Read More/Source: C\|Net Tech News __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here