AUO Invests in China-Based 3D Display Software Developer

Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel maker AU Optronics (AUO) announced the investment of up to HK$90 million (US$11.5 million) in Shenzhen Super Perfect Optics. Shenzhen Super Perfect is a developer of glasses-free 3D display software solutions based in southern China, and AUO will have a stake of about 15% in the company. AUO is optimistic about 3D TVs in 2010 and expects global 3D TV shipments to reach 4-5 million units for the year.

By Susie Pan and Yvonne Yu, DigiTimes