Hitachi to use Pana panels

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Hitachi is set to source all of its plasma panels from Panasonic from 2010. The two Japanese giants are set to officially sign an agreement any day now, which includes the co-development of new, ultra-thin PDP glass with improved energy efficiency.

Currently Hitachi’s plasma panels are made by Hitachi Plasma Display Ltd.

The companies have been working together on LCD development since 2005, most notably on the creation of IPS Alpha technology, which is said to improve the clarity of off-axis viewing, and the plasma deal strengthens the existing alliance.Hitachi says it will also continue to develop IPS Alpha LCD panels with Panasonic.