Apple took the wraps off Apple’s Vision Pro, a mixed reality (MR) device that performs both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) functions on June 5. Since then, the new device has been receiving rave reviews.What has driven the Vision Pro’s popularity is its organic light-emitting diode
While Apple is set to release its Vision Pro mixed reality (MR) headset with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) capabilities in 2024, Samsung Electronics, Google, and Qualcomm of the Android group are also working on the development of new MR devices. Industry insiders are expecting a c
The author is an analyst for Shinhan Securities. He can be reached at jeminwa@shinhan.com -- Ed.Business expansion based on solid mainstay operationsHyVision System manufactures inspection equipment for smartphone camera modules, and has supplied products to a North American client for more than ten
Samsung Display has rolled out the Rollable Flex and Sensor OLED Display, innovative technologies that could reshape the Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) industry paradigm.Samsung Display announced its participation in Display Week 2023 held in Los Angeles, California, from May 23 to 25 (local t
Korea South-East Power announced that it submitted two inventions to the 2023 Geneva Invention Exhibition held in Geneva, Switzerland, from April 26 to 30, and took home a total of four prizes –- the Gold, Silver, and Saudi Arabian and Polish Special Prizes.Korea South-East Power submitted a system
While Samsung Electronics is actively seeking to develop cutting-edge graphics processing units (GPUs), competition is heating up to increase human resources among countries around the world, especially the United States. Regarding this, Samsung Electronics is making a move to develop technology for
LG Group is expected to work even more closely with Apple with the development of extended reality (XR) such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).Apple is accelerating R&D in the field. Its VR headset is expected to be launched in the second half of this year. LG Display and LG Innotek
Samsung Electronics have joined hands with Google and Qualcomm to develop next-generation extended reality (XR) devices. The specific method of their cooperation has not been finalized. But as Apple is about to release a mixed reality (MR) device within this year, the three companies are banding tog
SK hynix has developed the world’s fastest mobile DRAM LPDDR5T (Low Power Double Data Rate 5 Turbo) and provided sample products to customers, the company announced on Jan. 25.The new product operates at a data rate of 9.6 gigabits per second (Gbps), 13% faster than the previous generation LPDDR5X1
The author is an analyst of Shinhan Securities. He can be reached at chank@shinhan.com. -- Ed. 4Q22 sales forecast at KRW43.8bn (+25.4% YoY)We expect ISC to post robust earnings at sales of KRW43.8bn (+25.4% YoY) and operating profit of KRW13.9bn (+65% YoY) for 4Q22 despite seasonal weakness. While
Multiple new-generation mixed reality (XR) devices are expected to debut next year. The examples include Apple’s headset, the mass production of which is expected to start in the first quarter. Those also include Sony’s PlayStation VR2, Meta launched the Meta Quest Pro last month, and Meta’s AR glas
The author is an analyst of NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at kyuha.lee@nhqv.com. -- Ed. Meta unveiled its new XR device, the Meta Quest Pro, at its Meta Connect 2022 event. Given the relatively disappointing hardware upgrades and lofty price tag, Meta’s XR market share could suffer i
Model Solution, a subsidiary of Hankook & Company Group (formerly Hankook Tire Group), has become the first Korean prototype company to be listed on the KOSDAQ.Founded in 1993, Model Solution is a total solution provider that serves the entire product development stage from design to prototypes, pre
LG CNS has forged a Global Platinum Authorized Channel Partnership with Unity Technologies, the world's top 3D platform company, to cooperate in the metaverse business.The platinum level is a qualification granted only to partners that have many digital transformation (DX) experts, operate speci
LG Display participated in Innotrans 2022, the world’s largest railway technology fair which is held in Berlin, Germany, from Sept. 20-23. During the fair, the Korean display giant showcases transparent OLED solutions for railways, which provide new boarding experiences for customers.Innotrans is an
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups and Samsung Electronics held a fabless contest in Seoul on July 27. A total of 21 fabless companies joined the contest and the ministry and Samsung Electronics selected five to assist in their prototype production and new product testing.Specifically, the five compa
Microsoft has been found to be the company with the largest number of patents related to the metaverse. It was followed by Samsung Electronics.Microsoft and Samsung own 158 and 122 patents on the metaverse, respectively, according to IALE Technology, a Spanish consulting firm. The metaverse refers t
The authors are analysts of Shinhan Investment Corp. They can be reached at snowKH@shinhan.com and wonyong.sim@shinhan.com, respectively. -- Ed. Bright growth outlook for 2H22TSE is expected to have generated operating profit of KRW23.9bn (+17% YoY) for 2Q22, continuing on a growth track after hitti
Hyundai Mobis announced on May 22 that it has developed the world’s first variable display, which can move up and down, for an integrated driver’s seat system. The new display is optimized for self-driving vehicles.Variable displays are also called swivel displays because their screens move up and d
In the smartphone market, Samsung Electronics quickly caught up with Apple with a fast-follower strategy. As a result, in terms of sales volume, Samsung has maintained the No. 1 spot since 2011. However, unlike Apple, which expanded into other smart devices, such as the iPad, the MacBook and the App