Taiwan's Touch Panel Industry: Supply Chain Development, Key Players, Technology Trends

Abstract

As electronics product vendors are searching for ever more convenient input methods, touch panel applications are expanding rapidly. The Apple iPhone in particular provided a strong boost for touch panel application development. Numerous Taiwanese companies have invested in the touch panel industry.

This report will examine the current status of Taiwan' s touch panel industry, including supply chain development and key companies' strategies.

Table of Contents

• 1. Current Status of Taiwan' s Touch Panel Industry
• 2. Taiwan' s Industry Supply Chain Taking Shape
• 3. Key Development Trends in Taiwan' s Industry
  • 3.1 Capacitive Touch Panels New Mainstream in R&D Operations
  • 3.2 Panel Makers Invest in In-cell Touch Panel R&D
  • 3.3 Differing Views on In-cell Panel Development
• MIC Perspective
• Appendix

List of Tables

• Table 1: Overview of Taiwan' s Touch Panel Industry Supply Chain
• Table 2: Comparison of In-cell Touch Panels and Externally Added Touchscreens