Flexible electronics

Toppan Develops World's First Flexible TFT to Withstand a Million Bending Cycles to a One Millimeter Radius of Curvature

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Technology, Science and technology, Computing, Emerging technologies, Foldable smartphone, Flexible electronics, Smartphone, Toppan

*1 The new TFT withstands a million bending cycles to a 1 mm radius of curvature and demonstrates advantages for practical application, such as an on/off current ratio of at least 107 with carrier mobility of 10cm2/Vs or more.

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  • *1 The new TFT withstands a million bending cycles to a 1 mm radius of curvature and demonstrates advantages for practical application, such as an on/off current ratio of at least 107 with carrier mobility of 10cm2/Vs or more.
  • Flexible electronics are seen in foldable smartphones and their application is anticipated for wearable sensors, medical devices, smart packaging, and more.
  • Flex testing shows no variation in carrier mobility and other properties before and after a million bending cycles to a 1 mm radius of curvature.
  • Toppan aims to advance manufacturing technology, enhance flexibility, durability, and carrier mobility, and target the development of flexible sensors.

Toppan Develops World's First Flexible TFT to Withstand a Million Bending Cycles to a One Millimeter Radius of Curvature

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Technology, Science and technology, Computing, Emerging technologies, Electronics manufacturing, Foldable smartphone, Flexible electronics, Smartphone, Flexible, Toppan, Flexible display

Flexible electronics are seen in foldable smartphones and their application is anticipated for wearable sensors, medical devices, smart packaging, and more.

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  • Flexible electronics are seen in foldable smartphones and their application is anticipated for wearable sensors, medical devices, smart packaging, and more.
  • Organic TFTs are lightweight and flexible, but disadvantages include low carrier mobility, reliability, and durability.
  • Flex testing shows no variation in carrier mobility and other properties before and after a million bending cycles to a 1 mm radius of curvature.
  • Toppan aims to advance manufacturing technology, enhance flexibility, durability, and carrier mobility, and target the development of flexible sensors.

Low-cost Flexible Displays Poised for Growth, Finds IDTechEx

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Electronic engineering, Display technology, Electronics, Flexible electronics, Technology, Molecular electronics, Organic electronics, Flexible organic light-emitting diode, OLED, Flexible display, Light-emitting diode

However, as a greater proportion of devices become functional, opportunities for low-cost displays with different key performance indicators are likely to increase dramatically.

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  • However, as a greater proportion of devices become functional, opportunities for low-cost displays with different key performance indicators are likely to increase dramatically.
  • IDTechEx forecast electrochromic displays to exhibit the fastest growth, but electrophoretic displays to continue to dominate the market.
  • To learn more about all types of flexible displays, including the much larger market of flexible OLEDs, please see the IDTechEx report " Flexible, Printed OLED Displays 2020-2030: Forecasts, Markets, Technologies ".
  • IDTechEx offers a wide selection of reports on multiple aspects of printed/flexible electronics, including " Flexible Hybrid Electronics 2020-2030 ", " Printed and Flexible Sensors 2020-2030 ", and " Flexible Electronics in Healthcare 2020-2030 ".

Low-cost Flexible Displays Poised for Growth, Finds IDTechEx

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Electronic engineering, Display technology, Electronics, Flexible electronics, Technology, Molecular electronics, Organic electronics, Flexible organic light-emitting diode, OLED, Flexible display, Light-emitting diode

However, as a greater proportion of devices become functional, opportunities for low-cost displays with different key performance indicators are likely to increase dramatically.

Key Points: 
  • However, as a greater proportion of devices become functional, opportunities for low-cost displays with different key performance indicators are likely to increase dramatically.
  • IDTechEx forecast electrochromic displays to exhibit the fastest growth, but electrophoretic displays to continue to dominate the market.
  • To learn more about all types of flexible displays, including the much larger market of flexible OLEDs, please see the IDTechEx report " Flexible, Printed OLED Displays 2020-2030: Forecasts, Markets, Technologies ".
  • IDTechEx offers a wide selection of reports on multiple aspects of printed/flexible electronics, including " Flexible Hybrid Electronics 2020-2030 ", " Printed and Flexible Sensors 2020-2030 ", and " Flexible Electronics in Healthcare 2020-2030 ".

Strategy Analytics: Samsung Display Takes Smartphone Display Panel Revenue Leadership in 2020

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Technology, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, Audio, Video, Advertising, Communications, Telecommunications, Technology, Companies, Industry economics), Display technology, Flexible electronics, Light-emitting diodes, BOE Technology, OLED, Samsung Electronics, Smartphone, Samsung, Universal Display Corporation

The global smartphone display panel market clocked total revenue of $43 billion in 2020, according to the Strategy Analytics Handset Component Technologies service report, Smartphone Display Panel Market Share Q4 2020: Samsung Display Remains Top, Achieves Record Revenue Share .

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  • The global smartphone display panel market clocked total revenue of $43 billion in 2020, according to the Strategy Analytics Handset Component Technologies service report, Smartphone Display Panel Market Share Q4 2020: Samsung Display Remains Top, Achieves Record Revenue Share .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210325005598/en/
    Smartphone Display Panel Market Revenue Share 2020 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Strategy Analytics finds that Samsung Display took the leadership in the smartphone display panel market with 50 percent revenue share followed by BOE Technology with 15 percent and LG Display with 8 percent in CY 2020.
  • The top-three display panel vendors took almost 73 percent revenue share in the global smartphone display panel market in 2020.
  • New device launches based on Flexible OLED and Rigid OLED display panel aided in the revenue growth of the smartphone OLED panel segment in 2020.

LG USA Begins Rollout Of 2021 OLED TV Lineup

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Technology, Electronics, Electronic engineering, Display technology, Emerging technologies, Light-emitting diodes, Organic electronics, Flexible electronics, OLED, LG Electronics, LG G series, Consumer Electronics Show

Sports fans will find it easier than ever to keep up with their favorite leagues and teams on LG TV with Sports Alert, while OLED Motion Pro displays every exhilarating moment with smooth action and clear viewing experiences.

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  • Sports fans will find it easier than ever to keep up with their favorite leagues and teams on LG TV with Sports Alert, while OLED Motion Pro displays every exhilarating moment with smooth action and clear viewing experiences.
  • LG OLED TVs the industry's first TVs to be certified as G-SyncCompatible by NVIDIA also support FreeSyncPremium for smooth gaming experiences.
  • LG G1 and ZX OLED TVs are ushering in the NEXTGEN TV era as American broadcasters prepare to launch services this year in 20 more cities with signals reaching the majority of TV viewers in America.
  • LG ElectronicsUSA, Inc., based inEnglewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a$56 billionglobal innovator in technology and manufacturing.

OLED Market worth $72.8 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, March 19, 2021
Technology, Electronics, Science and technology, Emerging technologies, Display technology, Organic electronics, Flexible electronics, Light-emitting diodes, OLED, Head-up display

The substantial growth of the European automotive industry is the major driver for the growth of the OLED market in this region.

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  • The substantial growth of the European automotive industry is the major driver for the growth of the OLED market in this region.
  • As most of the luxury/premium car manufacturers install automotive OLED displays, such as HUDs, central stack displays, and instrument clusters, that provide safety features, the demand for OLED displays is increasing in this region.
  • Moreover, the demand for OLED displays is surging in Europe due to increase in the adoption of consumer electronic devices and heightened adoption of OLED displays for automotive applications.
  • Our 850 fulltime analyst and SMEs at MarketsandMarkets are tracking global high growth markets following the "Growth Engagement Model GEM".

OLED Market worth $72.8 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, March 19, 2021
Technology, Electronics, Science and technology, Emerging technologies, Display technology, Organic electronics, Flexible electronics, Light-emitting diodes, OLED, Head-up display

The substantial growth of the European automotive industry is the major driver for the growth of the OLED market in this region.

Key Points: 
  • The substantial growth of the European automotive industry is the major driver for the growth of the OLED market in this region.
  • As most of the luxury/premium car manufacturers install automotive OLED displays, such as HUDs, central stack displays, and instrument clusters, that provide safety features, the demand for OLED displays is increasing in this region.
  • Moreover, the demand for OLED displays is surging in Europe due to increase in the adoption of consumer electronic devices and heightened adoption of OLED displays for automotive applications.
  • Our 850 fulltime analyst and SMEs at MarketsandMarkets are tracking global high growth markets following the "Growth Engagement Model GEM".

Global Organic Light-Emitting Diode Market to Grow by USD 30.40 Billion during 2021-2025|Key Vendor Insights and Forecasts|Technavio

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Display technology, Electronics, Technology, Electronic engineering, Organic electronics, Molecular electronics, Emerging technologies, Flexible electronics, OLED, Display device, Smartphone, Light-emitting diode

The OLED display market segment will account for the highest market share in the coming years.

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  • The OLED display market segment will account for the highest market share in the coming years.
  • The growing application of OLED displays in smartphones and consumer electronics will boost the growth of the market segment in the coming years.
  • The highest concentration of consumer electronic device manufacturers and the growing adoption of smartphones and wearable devices will facilitate the organic light-emitting diode market growth.
  • China, South Korea (Republic of Korea), Japan, and Taiwan are the key markets for the organic light-emitting diode in APAC.

Ching Tang, Innovator in OLED Technology, to be Featured in Virtual Kyoto Prize Symposium by UC San Diego, March 25

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Technology, Other Technology, Nanotechnology, Audio, Video, Networks, Hardware, University, Science, Education, Other Science, Electronics, Molecular electronics, Technology, Electronic engineering, Organic electronics, Conductive polymers, Display technology, Flexible electronics, OLED, Ching Wan Tang, Nazarene University, University of California

University of California San Diego will virtually host Dr. Ching Tang , a chemist and revolutionary innovator in the field of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), on March 25, 2-3:30 p.m.-PDT, as part of the annual Kyoto Prize Symposium.

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  • University of California San Diego will virtually host Dr. Ching Tang , a chemist and revolutionary innovator in the field of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), on March 25, 2-3:30 p.m.-PDT, as part of the annual Kyoto Prize Symposium.
  • Introducing Tang will be Dr. Darren Lipomi, Professor, Department of Nano Engineering, UC San Diego.
  • The program will include Tangs Kyoto Prize lecture, followed by live conversation with Dr. Tang and Dr. Lipomi about recent and potential developments in OLED technology.
  • Presented since 2001, the Kyoto Prize Symposium has been co-hosted by UC San Diego and Point Loma Nazarene University for 17 years.