The technological development of 240Hz LCD TV panels has attained the level where volume production will gradually begin in the second half of 2010, according to Taiwan-based makers.

As 240Hz TV panels in conjunction with LCD shutter glasses are expected to be the mainstream technology for 3D displays, increasing supply of such panels will help boost the popularity of 3D TVs, the sources noted.

Samsung's 3D TV shipment goal this year is 2.6 million units, while Sony aims to ship 2.2 million units, Panasonic 1.1 million units, and LG Electronics one million units, the sources added.

Despite vendors' optimism, there have been concerns about whether 3D TV demand will really pick up as expected, the sources commented.