More seventh generation LCD capacity coming on line

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Samsung and Sony news:

<http://www.axcessnews.com/technology_122704.shtml>

"Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (OTC: SSNGY) said it was expanding
operations with plans to build a $286 billion Won LCD production line.

"The facility would mark the second seventh-generation LCD production
line at Samsung's Asan plant".

"In other news, Samsung said it entered into a cross-licensing agreement
with Sony Corporation (NYSE: SNE) that outlines patent usage across
multiple product lines owned by the two companies.

"The cross-licensing agreement deals with basic semiconductor technology
and industry standard technologies the company said. Though the
companies intend on protecting propriatary technologies, sharing common
ones that can be applied to product development is the focus of the
cross-licensing agreement".

The 7-1 line is a joint venture with Sony.

Matthew

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