University of Michigan team boosts blue phosphorescent OLED lifetime. A breakthrough toward solving the “blue problem” in displays

May 2025 — A research team led by Professor Stephen R. Forrest at the University of Michigan has developed a deep blue phosphorescent OLED (PhOLED) that simultaneously achieves up to more than 10 times longer lifetime and high color purity, addressing the long-standing challenge of blue OLEDs. The results are published in the latest issue of Nature Photonics, and a related paper was presented at SID2025.

SID 2025, TCL exhibits inkjet OLEDs from 6.5 inches to 65 inches… Will mass production shake up the display market?

At the SID 2025 Display Week, TCL showcased various sizes of inkjet OLED products. The inkjet method is considered to be a technology that is advantageous in reducing material costs compared to the vacuum deposition method due to its high utilization efficiency of luminescent materials. TCL officially announced the mass production of a 21.6-inch 4K inkjet OLED professional display in November 2024, and is currently considering investment for mass production.

DNP Secures Exclusive Deal with BOE for 8.6G OLED FMM Supply, Strengthens Market Leadership Amid China’s Push for Localization

Japan’s Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) is reaffirming its dominance in the Fine Metal Mask (FMM) market, a key component in OLED manufacturing. Recently, DNP signed an exclusive supply agreement with China’s leading display company BOE for FMMs used in 8.6-generation OLED panels, signaling a proactive move into the expanding large-size OLED market.

1Q25 Small OLED Panel Shipments Decline by 14% QoQ, but Hit All-Time High for First Quarter

According to UBI Research’s “2Q25 Small OLED Display Market Track,” which includes performance and forecasts for applications such as smartphones, foldable phones, and smartwatches, small OLED panel shipments in the first quarter of 2025 reached 243 million units.

Cameras Replace Side Mirrors – CMS Competition among Global Automakers

With the technological advancement of the automobile industry, the importance of the Camera Monitoring System (CMS) is gradually increasing.

Visionox Implements 4th-Generation OLED Technology Using pTSF Mechanism

 Visionox announced at SID 2025 International Display Week that it has successfully demonstrated the commercialization potential of pTSF (Phosphor-assisted Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Sensitized Fluorescence), a fourth-generation OLED technology.

Everdisplay Accelerates Tandem OLED Production and Investment Amid Push for Profitability and Hong Kong IPO

Chinese OLED specialist Everdisplay Optronics (EDO) is ramping up efforts to improve profitability and prepare for a potential listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company is currently upgrading its production lines using vacuum deposition equipment from Japan’s Ulvac to enable manufacturing of tandem-structure OLED panels.

With SID 2025, Samsung Display proved to be a pioneer in OLEDs.

Samsung Display proved itself as an OLED pioneer at SID 2025. Samsung Display presented the world's best technology in three themes: the best technology possessed by OLED pioneer companies, and a three-dimensional exhibit that allowed visitors to experience in advance what tomorrow's OLEDs will look like.

LG Display showcased next-generation OLED under the theme of ‘Display technology that creates the future’ at ‘SID 2025’

LG Display divided the SID 2025 exhibition hall into three zones to introduce the evolution of large OLED technology, vehicle display solutions targeting future mobility, and next-generation display technology for a sustainable future.

Progress of BOE's 8.6-Generation OLED Line (B16) for IT Applications

In March 2024, China's BOE began construction of B16, an 8.6-generation (2290×2620 mm) OLED production line for IT, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, with a total investment of RMB 63 billion (approximately KRW 12.4 trillion). In April 2024, BOE ordered a horizontal evaporator from Sunik Systems, and in May 2025, the B16 line will receive key equipment, including Abaco's evaporator logistics system and Sunik Systems' horizontal evaporator.

Who will develop LEDoS for Samsung Electronics and Samsung Display and AR glasses?

The development of LEDoS for AR glasses by Samsung Electronics' semiconductor (DS) division has been the focus of much attention. Last year, the DS division of Samsung Electronics established a department dedicated to micro-LEDs within the CSS (Compound Semiconductor Solutions) business team, but there have been ongoing discussions with Samsung Display regarding the selection of a business manager.

Visionox to Invest in Dual OLED Deposition Technologies at V5 Line – Supplier Conference Scheduled for May 22

According to UBI Research's China Trend Report, Chinese display company Visionox has finalized the technical direction for its V5 OLED production line. The company will invest in two separate 7.5K capacities using its proprietary ViP (Visionox intelligent Pixelization) deposition technology and the conventional FMM (Fine Metal Mask) method. The investment in the ViP-based 7.5K capacity will be carried out first, followed by the FMM investment approximately six months later.

Summary of LG Display's Hybrid Phosphorescent Blue Tandem Public Patent

If we look at the contents of the recently published hybrid phosphorescent blue tandem patent, it is evaluated as a patent that can apply phosphorescent blue to product production at an early stage. This is because it uses a luminescent material that has been verified and can be mass-produced by a material company, and the current OLED deposition system optimized for mixed host can be used as is.

Preview of SID 2025

Samsung Display's 'LEAD™', the world's first non-polarized OLED technology commercialized, has won the 'Displays of the Year (DIA)' award from the Society for Information Display (SID). 'LEAD™' is an OCF (On Cell Film) technology that replaces the polarizer, an opaque plastic sheet, and has been praised for improving brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility, and making the panel 20% thinner.

OLED emitting material usage will grow 28% year-over-year in 2025

UBI Research's “2025 OLED Emitting Materials Report” analyzes the latest trends and key issues in the OLED industry and comprehensively analyzes the technological development direction of OLED panel companies and luminescent materials companies. It also analyzes the mass production capacities of OLED panel companies, supply chain and panel structure, and analyzes the performance of luminescent materials in detail and forecasts the market size.

OLED & XR KOREA 2025 - LetinAR PinTilt Technology

LetinAR's PinTilt technology was introduced at the three-day OLED & XR KOREA 2025, held in April 16. The development of AR glass optics, on which global interest is concentrated, is still in its current state of development; AR technology begins with optics that superimpose a virtual image on the real environment.

Micro LED technology, when will it play a leading role in next-generation displays?

Over the past few years, we have analyzed trends in micro-LED technology and products. Along with the advancement of mini-LED backlight technology, micro-LED has emerged as the next-generation display technology, and interest is growing in when micro-LED will enter the mainstream market. Major display companies and research institutions in countries such as China, Taiwan, South Korea, the United States, and Europe have been accelerating technology development and product commercialization through years of investment, achieving a significant transition from the laboratory stage to mass production. However, the market share of micro-LED in the overall display market remains low, and the pace of commercialization as a mainstream product is still slow.

LG Display Hybrid Phosphorescent Blue Tandem Product Verification and Patent Application

LG Display announced on May 1 that it had successfully verified the performance of a blue phosphorescent OLED panel for mass production for the first time in the world. Following the development of blue phosphorescence in collaboration with UDC last year, this achievement was made in just 8 months, and it is evaluated as one step closer to realizing the ‘dream OLED’.

OLED emitting material development trends and outlook

This article introduces the contents of the "2025 OLED Emitting Materials Report" published by UBI Research in May 2025. The "2025 OLED Emitting Materials Report" analyzes the latest trends and major issues in the OLED industry and comprehensively analyzes the technology development direction of OLED panel companies and emitting materials companies. It also analyzes the mass production capacities of OLED panel companies, supply chain and panel structure, and analyzes the performance of emitting materials in detail and forecasts the market size.

Shanghai Auto Show 2025: Evolving Vehicle Displays Between Minimalism and Living Room

As vehicle displays move beyond simple driver assistance devices to become a core element of the vehicle experience, the global auto industry is seeking a balance between two opposing trends. One is the ‘minimalism’ trend, which emphasizes simplicity by eliminating unnecessary elements, and the other is the ‘living room’ trend, which seeks to decorate vehicles like living rooms. These two trends are unfolding with distinct differences across regions, customer groups, and manufacturers.

OLED Automotive Display Shipments to Hit 2.48 Million Units in 2024: Up 126% YoY

In the ‘2025 Automotive Display Technology and Industry Trends Analysis Report’ by UBI Research, various technologies, companies, and market trends of automotive displays were introduced. In 2024, global shipments of automotive display panels reached 236 million units, an 8.3% increase from the previous year. It is expected to reach 241.8 million units in 2025. In 2024, OLED panel shipments reached approximately 2.48 million units, an increase of 126% from the previous year.