Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd
Leading LCD panel manufacturer ensures continuous operation of its Gen 8.5 production lines with Stratus® everRun® Enterprise
A leading TV panel supplier and a subsidiary of TCL Group, Shenzhen China Star Electronics Technology, Co., Ltd. (CSOT) first began production in 2009 as one of China’s independently-built, highestgeneration thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) manufacturing facilities. The single largest plant in Asia, the company’s 600,000-square meter factory runs two Gen 8.5 lines capable of producing panels as large as 55 inches. These lines boast the highest single-unit productivity and efficiency in the world—outperforming global peers for 14 consecutive quarters. CSOT recently started planning and construction of the world’s largest Gen 11 LCD panel fabrication plant, which will produce extra-large high-resolution flat panel displays targeting 65" and larger LCD TV markets. Since its establishment, the company has earned a strong reputation as a highly innovative global leader in display technology.
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Sustained success in the LCD panel industry hinges on two key factors: continuous technological innovation and high market share. To achieve these goals and stay competitive, CSOT is always looking for ways to reduce costs and enhance performance. This starts with making sure its Gen 8.5 TFT-LCD production lines are always running—24/7/365—at peak efficiency. Using an advanced data collection system, CSOT technicians are able to continually monitor manufacturing process and make immediate adjustments to maintain high-performance operations. Should the production data collection system go down, however, CSOT could suffer significant losses due to lower yields, quality issues, lost revenue, or reputation damage—a risk this market-leading manufacturer was simply unwilling to take.