Young
Fast Optoelectronics, a Taiwan-based TPS (Touch Panel Sensor) manufacturer,
announced on June 8, 2010 that it has signed an MOU with Japan's AIS for the
supply of medium-size glass-based projected capacitive touch panels, according
to the Central News Agency of Taiwan. It is reported that Young Fast will make
an investment in acquiring a stake of less than 10% in AIS. Through the
cooperation, AIS is expected to supply Young Fast with approximately 160,000
10-inch touch panels every month.
Aside
from TPS, Young Fast began mass production of capacitive touch panels in 2009. AIS
originally specialized in the manufacturing of color filters and has shifted
its focus to capacitive touch panels. At present, AIS has a 3G glass-based
projected capacitive touch panel production line.