LCD News 5.6.2011-NCR's LEED Cert., Tipping Point for US Manufacturers, Chimei IPS, Planar's LCD Videowall, Tablet PC Oversupply, LG OLED Production and MIT's New 3D Technology

NCR Columbus GAWage rates rise in China causing US manufacturers to rethink and establish their production facilities and supply chains in the US. For many, the economics have already reached a tipping point.

Chimei steps in to aid in production of IPS LCD panels for the iPad 2, as LG deals with "light leekage" screen issues from their 6th generation LCD plant. Sources site the primary cause of iPad 2 shortages due to the flawed displays at the LG plant.

Planar Systems, a worldwide leader in digital display solutions, report 21% year over year revenue growth from Q2 2010.  Gerry Perkel, (Planar CEO,) cited strong sales of digital signage products, particularly LCD video walls, as the driving factors in Planar's Growth.

Non-Apple tablet PC manufacturers likely to face oversupply caused by low demand of Android based tablet PCs.

Rugged Tablet PCs aim to improve automation, performance and profitability in the field service industry.

LG confirms 4.5G OLED production line of small sized panels for smartphone makers. The new line will allow LG to bump monthly production of substrates from 4k to 12k by mid 2011.

NCR gains LEED green building certification after renovation of a 25 year old battery plant in Columbus, GA now used for production of ATMs, retail self check-out machines and DVD rental kiosks for the North American market.

Researchers at MIT's media lab promise a new approach to 3D tech, say they can double the life of 3D devices without compromising screen brightness or resolution.