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“AET spends around 6-7 per cent of its revenue solely on R&D” Su Piow Ko
Mumbai: In the realm of visual communication technology, AET Displays Ltd. Established in 2015 and later joining forces with the Guangda Group in 2019, AET has swiftly risen to prominence in the LED display manufacturing sector. Renowned for its precision engineering and unwavering commitment to research and development.
AET has redefined industry standards with its cutting-edge displays. With a diverse portfolio spanning indoor and outdoor applications, cinema, and broadcasting, AET’s displays offer unparalleled clarity and vibrancy, captivating audiences worldwide.
As a leader in fine pitch, MiniLED, and MicroLED technologies, AET continues to push boundaries and set new benchmarks, making it the preferred partner for businesses seeking visual excellence.
Indiantelevision caught up with AET Displays Ltd vice president Su Piow Ko and talked about strategic evolution, market analysis and expansion strategy, embracing micro LED technology, R&D excellence and much more…
On AET Display’s growth evolving in recent years, detailing major milestones and strategies employed for brand expansion
Starting with how we stand in the market, it took us three years to design, manufacture, and enter the market. What makes us stand firm in the market? Well, our modern packaging technologies – COB Technology (Chip on Board), MIP Technology (Micro LED in Package) & QCOB technology as well as our exceptional R&D technologies set us apart from our major competitors. AET is now a Fully vertically Integrated supply chain with a major focus on Mini & Micro LED tech for now. No wonder AET is a place where brilliance meets innovation!
On AET Display approaching the market analysis and identifying opportunities for growth and expansion within the fine-pitch LED display industry
AET Display employs comprehensive market analysis, leveraging data-driven insights and industry expertise to identify trends, customer preferences, and emerging opportunities. This informs strategic decisions, enabling proactive steps in product development, market penetration, and competitive positioning within the fine-pitch LED display sector.
On the new markets or regions that AET Display is targeting for expansion, and factors contributing to the selection of these markets
AET Displays, a Fully vertical Integrated supply chain is targeting pan India for expansion, which does not only include metropolitan cities, but tier 2 & 3 cities as well. However, our major targets for 2024 are – Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune & Lucknow. Notably, we had a partner event called ‘Envision Brilliance’ in Lucknow on 27th January, 24, which was a great success. India’s movement towards digital India as well as the transformation of the advertising industry, from simple billboards to active LEDs made us decide to go for the Indian market. Additionally, India being among the fastest-growing economies attracted our focus.
On AET Display positioning itself to leverage Micro LED technology and the advantages that micro LED offers over traditional LED displays
As mentioned above, AET being the fully vertical Integrated supply chain is majorly targeting the Mini & Micro LED technology. AET has fully automated COB manufacturing, producing 5000 sqm/month. Our micro LED offers – enhanced brightness & contrast, energy efficiency, sustainability, faster response time, and many more.
On the R&D efforts that AET Display is undertaking to advance micro LED technology and integrate it into its product lineup
AET Display’s R&D efforts in Micro LED technology focus on enhancing display performance, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring seamless integration into existing product lines. Notably, AET spends around 6-7 per cent of its revenue solely on R&D. Our current R&D technologies are listed below:
2D/3D Nano Quantum Dot materials
QD LED Chips
Micro-LED Specialised Control ICs
Driver ICs
Embedded CPU Image Multiprocessing
Micro Pitch LED Display Technology
On the key priorities and objectives for AET Display in terms of continued growth and expansion in the coming years
AET Display’s major focus is to bring modern LED technology to India alongside advancing R&D and implementing modern packaging solutions. We are majorly focused on providing our customers with superior after-sales support. By catering to India’s growing tech demand, and staying innovative, we aim to drive growth and expansion in the growing Indian market.
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Paramount set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in $81 billion deal
Shareholders back merger, combined entity could reshape streaming and studios.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… consolidation, Hollywood’s latest blockbuster might be happening off-screen. Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery have voted in favour of selling the company to Paramount in a deal valued at $81 billion rising to nearly $111 billion including debt setting the stage for one of the biggest shake-ups in modern media. The proposed merger, still subject to regulatory approvals, would bring together a vast portfolio spanning HBO Max, CNN, and franchises such as Harry Potter under the same umbrella as Paramount’s own heavyweights, including Top Gun and CBS.
At the heart of the deal is streaming scale. Executives have indicated plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single platform, potentially creating a stronger challenger to giants like Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video. Current market data suggests HBO Max holds around 12 per cent of US on-demand subscriptions, compared to Paramount+’s 3 per cent, together still trailing Netflix’s 19 per cent and Disney’s combined 27 per cent via Disney+ and Hulu.
Paramount CEO David Ellison has signalled that while platforms may merge, HBO’s creative identity will remain intact, stating the brand should “stay HBO” even within a broader ecosystem.
Beyond streaming, the deal would redraw the map for film production. Combining two of Hollywood’s oldest studios Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros., the new entity aims to scale output to over 30 films annually, while maintaining a 45-day theatrical window. Warner Bros. currently commands around 21 per cent of the US box office, compared to Paramount’s 6 per cent, underscoring the strategic weight of the acquisition.
But scale comes with scrutiny. Critics warn that fewer players could mean reduced consumer choice, rising subscription costs, and potential job cuts as the combined company looks to streamline overlapping operations while managing billions in debt.
The news business, too, faces a reset. CNN would join forces at least structurally with Paramount-owned CBS, raising questions about editorial independence and positioning. The merger has already drawn political attention in the United States, particularly given perceived ties between the Ellison family and Donald Trump, though the company maintains that newsroom autonomy will be preserved.
If approved, the deal would mark another milestone in Hollywood’s consolidation wave shrinking the industry’s traditional “big six” studios to a “big four”, with Paramount joining Disney, Universal, and Sony at the top table.
In an industry built on storytelling, this merger may well become its most consequential plot twist yet.
