Eighth generation LCD monitor

In response to the increasing demand for flat-panel TVs of the market, the two electronics giants Samsung and Sony signed an agreement to build one of the most modern LCD liquid crystal display production lines. world.

Earlier, in April this year, the two companies also signed an agreement on the intended production plan. The factory will produce eighth-generation TFT LCD monitors (8G) and is operated by S-LCD - an LCD manufacturing joint venture of Samsung and Sony.

These corporations are expected to invest about $ 1.9 billion (50% each side) to build 8G LCD lines, which will produce LCD screens of approximately 2200x2500mm. This LCD monitor can produce 8 46-inch TV screens or 6 50-inch TV screens. The amount of investment capital does not include real estate prices. Currently S-LCD has produced 7G series in Tangjeong, ChungCheongNam-Do, Korea.

As planned, the plant will start operating in the fall of 2007, with a monthly production capacity of about 50,000 screens. Samsung and Sony will split the number of these products in half, then use them to produce for their own TVs or sell them to other manufacturers.

Along with the current 7G line, the 8G line production plan will help both corporations expand the production of large-size LCD screens for 50-inch LCD TVs, the type of TV that is expected to have revenue growth. Significant therefore requires a stable supply.

Currently, consumer demand for LCD TVs is increasing. Samsung has raised its estimates of worldwide demand for LCD TVs to 48 million, more than 4 million from the previous estimate. Samsung also sold 1.2 million LCD TVs in the second quarter, four times the same period last year.