AUO

AU Optronics Corporation (AUO) is a global leader in theliquid crystal display panel(TFT-LCD) professional design, R&D, manufacturing and marketing company. Since its establishment in 1996, AUO has become one of the world's largest suppliers of LCD panels by virtue of its innovative technology and superior quality.

I. Company profile

Originally known as Acer Technology, AUO was renamed AUO after merging with Unitech Optoelectronics in 2001, and then acquired Guanghui Electronics in 2006. After the two mergers, AUO is now able to have complete production lines for large, medium, and small-sized panels of all generations. AUO is not only the world's first TFT-LCD design, manufacturing and R&D company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), but is also the world's first manufacturer to receive ISO 50001 Energy Management System Certification and ISO 14045 Eco-efficiency Assessment for product system validation.

II. Scope of business

AUO's business scope covers R&D, manufacturing and sales of LCD panels. With the most complete production lines of all generations from 3.5G, 4G, 4.5G, 5G, 6G, 7.5G to 8.5G, AUO is able to provide panels for a wide range of LCD applications, with sizes ranging from 1.2-inch to 71-inch TFT-LCD panels. AUO meets the needs of various customers with its advanced display integration solutions, such as 4K2K ultra-high resolution, 3D, ultra-slim, narrow bezel, transparent display, LTPS, OLED, and touch solutions.

III. Technical strength

AUO possesses profound strength in LCD technology. The Company is committed to technological innovation and R&D investment, and continues to introduce high-performance, high-quality LCD panel products. AUO has made significant breakthroughs in emerging display technologies such as transparent display, hidden display, and folded display, and has successfully developed a 13.5-inch transparent Micro LED panel with the world's highest resolution of 163ppi, as well as a Micro LED highly transparent display technology that combines LCD display panels with cockpit digital instruments. These technological breakthroughs provide strong support for AUO's applications in the automotive, medical, and industrial control fields.

IV. Market position

AUO has won wide recognition from global customers for its leadership in LCD technology and superior quality. The Company's market share of large-size panels continues to maintain its leading position, providing high-quality LCD panel products to many well-known brands worldwide. Meanwhile, AUO is also actively expanding into emerging markets and applications, such as smart healthcare, smart retail, and smart transportation, to provide innovative solutions for more industries.

V. Automotive

AUO's business in the automotive sector focuses on providing advanced display technologies and solutions to automobile manufacturers. The company utilizes its expertise in the design and development of liquid crystal display panels (TFT-LCDs) to provide high-performance, high-quality display panel products to automotive manufacturers worldwide.

In the automotive field, AUO's display technologies are widely used in key areas such as in-vehicle displays, instrument clusters, and center consoles. Its advanced display technologies, such as localized dimming technology and Micro LED technology, not only enhance the display effect of the cockpit, but also enhance driving safety and entertainment experience. In addition, AUO has also introduced innovative smart cockpit solutions that closely integrate advanced display technologies with sensing technologies to meet the diversified smart application needs of users in the cabin.

AUO's business in the automotive field not only covers the display needs of traditional fuel vehicles, but also proactively responds to emerging trends such as electric vehicles and autonomous driving by launching display solutions applicable to these emerging fields. For example, the company has developed a Micro LED immersive cabin display solution that provides clear and complete information services and displays different textures such as wood grain through a high penetration optical film, allowing the display to blend perfectly into the cabin trim. In addition, AUO is committed to applying the latest display technologies to in-vehicle entertainment systems and navigation systems to enhance driving convenience and comfort.