Flat panel display equipment market expected to recover substantially in 2013, says DisplaySearch

Flat panel display equipment market expected to recover substantially in 2013, says DisplaySearch: Flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing equipment spending fell 69% on year in 2012 to US$3.8 billion, making 2012 the weakest year in history for FPD equipment makers. Despite the challenges facing the FPD industry, including slow demand growth as TV and PC markets mature, 2013 offers hope of significantly improved conditions, according to research firm DisplaySearch.