More news from DigiTimes as the website reports that Taiwan's second-tier optical disc makers are also preparing to begin production of 8x DVD+R/-R discs in the first quarter of 2004. A few days ago we already reported that Taiwan's top three producers of optical discs, Ritek, CMC Magnetics and Prodisc Technology, were starting or planning to start the production of 8x DVD+R/-R discs. Our thanks goes to GristyMcFisty for submitting this news:
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The top three makers indicated that they have started or will start production of 8x DVD+R/-R discs this month. Due to the relatively high technology barriers, second-tier makers are expected to analyze dye stuff and material ingredients of sample products made by the top three and then adjust their production accordingly, local experts in the industry pointed out. The top three makers still have to learn from the manufacturing process of 8x DVD+R/-R discs to reduce the defect rate, the experts indicated. The experts estimate that the top three makers will not be able to reach an acceptable yield of 95-99% before the first quarter of 2004. Since the shift from production of CD-Rs to that of DVD+R/-Rs incurs a large increase in material cost and investment in new manufacturing equipment, Daxon Technology (an affiliate of the BenQ Group) and Nan Ya Plastics have the advantage of abundant funds compared to other second-tier makers. |
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Source: DigiTimes
