[opendtv] LCD manufacturing costs
- From: Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: OpenDTV Mail List <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 09:10:30 -0400
I did a brief search on this subject. The following article provides
some insights about LCD manufacturing costs. The real impediments
appear to be the cost to set-up a manufacturing line, and the
technical know-how to build these panels...
Regards
Craig
http://www.manufacturing.net/article/NEa0328153.4iw?text=isuppli
>Television manufacturers such as Konka and TCL are also reportedly
>interested in setting up LCD plants, which would help reduce
>mainland dependence on foreign suppliers.
>
>But market watchers say the investments are fraught with risk - a
>fifth-generation plant costs as much as US$2 billion. Furthermore,
>mainland companies lack the technology know-how and must partner
>with a foreign firm.
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