DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY NEWS ROUNDUP 08.23.19
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Samsung Display cuts LCD output "Samsung Display has scaled down its liquid crystal display (LCD) business amid intensifying competition with Chinese competitors and falling prices, shifting its focus to organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), according to industry analysts, Wednesday." via The Korea Times
Corning Partners CCPD to Use Astra Glass for Oxide-LCD Line "The company's Astra Glass has been chosen by Chengdu CEC Panda Display Technology Co., Ltd. (CCPD) for its line of oxide-TFT LCD panels used mainly for high-performance, large-size TVs and monitors." via Nasdaq
Glass-free organic LCD boasts ultra-narrow border "A provider of flexible organic electronics, FlexEnable has developed an ultra-narrow border organic LCD (OLCD). By exploiting the truly flexible nature of the organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) on which OLCD is based, it is now possible to fold the borders behind the display." via eeNews Europe
Eyes on Sony’s CLED (Crystal LED) display technology: Samsung isn’t the only player in the Micro LED game "It’s clear to me that Micro LED in general, and Sony’s CLED in particular, represents the future of video displays. This technology offers true HDR and super-high resolution on very large screens, opening the door to almost limitless possibilities." via TechHive.com
Trade War Heats Up Again As China Sets Tariffs On $75 Billion In U.S. Goods, Autos "China says it will slap tariffs on autos, auto parts and thousands of other U.S. goods worth a total of $75 billion. Friday's announcement marks an escalation in a trade war that has rippled through the world economy and raised fears of a U.S. recession." via NPR