Display Technology News Roundup 12.11.2020

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Samsung Display to Transfer 400 Officials to Samsung Electronics’ Semiconductor Division "Samsung Display is planning to invest 13.1 trillion won into QD displays by 2025 and roll out QD products in the second half of 2021" via Business Korea

LG developing sliding doors made of transparent OLED displays "LG has partnered with Swedish manufacturer Assa Abloy Entrance Systems to develop automatic sliding doors with built-in transparent OLED displays..." via The Verge

Samsung Display to Start Test Production of Quantum Dot Displays in Dec. "Samsung Display will start test production of quantum dot (QD) displays this month. The company’s full-fledged transition to QD display has started as shutdown of its LCD display production lines has been almost completed." via Business Korea

Samsung MicroLED Opens a New Era of Breathtaking Picture Quality and Design "Samsung Electronics announced the launch and pre-sale of the groundbreaking 110” Samsung MicroLED beginning today in Korea." via Samsung Newsroom

China’s US, Australia trade continues to grow in record-breaking month despite ongoing geopolitical spats "China’s two-way trade with sparring partners Australia and the United States expanded in November from a year earlier despite ongoing tensions, in what was a record breaking month for Chinese exports." via South China Morning Post

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Korean Display Makers Slowing Down Pace of Withdrawal from LCD Market "The upward trend is because the global TV sales increased after the outbreak of COVID-19 and Chinese suppliers, which increased their market share to over 50 percent this year, are no longer selling their products at dumping prices." via Business Korea

China will soon hold 70% of total LCD Panel production capacity in the world: Report "After acquiring two major LCD fabs, giants like CSOT, BOE is ready to take a leap into the LCD panel market. A report from Digitimes says China will soon outrun everyone else in the Global LCD panel production capacity." via GizmoChina

Report: LG & Samsung to launch miniLED LCD TVs in 2021 "MiniLED is widely considered a stopgap until microLED displays, in which each pixel is made up of microLEDs, can be commercialized for the mass market." via FlatpanelsHD

How quantum dots enhance the color spectrum in LCD displays "Due to the highly pure light generated by the QDs, next-generation these LCDs can produce around 25 million colors, about 50% more than a conventional LCD" via KnowTechie

Why a Biden presidency won’t end the U.S.-China trade war "Kurt Campbell, an adviser to the Biden campaign, told the Wall Street Journal that the Democratic Party largely believes Trump was right to call out China’s “predatory practices.”" via Fortune

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Mitsubishi Electric Announces End of Production of TFT-LCD Modules "However, the company has decided to end the TFT-LCD modules production and terminate the business based on the consideration that the company is no longer able to maintain the products’ competitiveness..." via Yahoo! Finance

Russian Scientists Figured out How to Extend the Life of LCD Screens "Scientists have proposed a method that will allow diagnosing liquid crystal displays in real-time to predict the possible failure of displays. Failures in the operation of liquid crystal displays are usually associated with a change in the ionic conductivity of liquid crystals." via Science X

BOE Reportedly Failed to Deliver First Shipment of OLED Panels for 'iPhone 12' "According to Korea's DDaily, the failure was down to BOE's inability to pass OLED quality control tests." via Mac Rumors

Apple Expands Micro LED Investment in Taiwan to Avoid Project Delay Led by COVID-19 Pandemic "Apple was reported last week that it has planned to invest US$334 million for the new facility in Taiwan, located in the Longtan section of Hsinchu Science Park. The new factory is believed to focus on Micro LED and Mini LED technologies which Apple aims to apply in its new products." via LEDInside

Despite the pandemic, the trade war is still on "Now, new reports say the Chinese government has ordered a stop to imports of U.S. agriculture, which the U.S. and China agreed to as part of the “phase one” trade deal back in January." via Marketplace

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iPhone SE has an exclusive lcd screen supplier, it’s JDI "Apple’s new SE series iPhone is currently exclusively supplied by its previous major LCD screen supplier, Japan Display Company (JDI). However, Sharp, which was acquired by Hon Hai Precision in 2016, subsequently also will supply LCD screens..." via Gizchina

LCD woes and coronavirus help to send LG Display spiralling into its fifth consecutive quarter of loss "LG Display is actively trying to address this by divesting itself from LCD production as much as possible, in order to focus on more lucrative OLED displays, which it hopes will account for 50 per cent of revenue in 2021." via The Register

AUO to demerge commercial and industrial businesses "AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that it will spin off its commercial and industrial display businesses, to be run by a wholly-owned entity ... Da Qing..." via DigiTimes

Pure red LEDs fulfill a primary goal "Making pure red LEDs from nitride crystals is a goal that has so far frustrated engineers. However, these LEDs are vital for building the next generation of energy-efficient micro-LED displays to follow OLED displays and for creating lighting with color tuning. Now, for the first time, a team of electrical engineers at KAUST has succeeded in making these LEDs." via Phys.org

Take Five: Trade War II "In response to U.S. talk of slapping on more tarriffs, stopping U.S. pension money from investing in China and even stripping it of sovereign immunity, China has only offered verbal rejoinders so far. But could it decide to renege on its trade deal commitments to purchase U.S. agricultural products?" via Reuters

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Panasonic to pull out of LCD panel production amid tough competition "Panasonic Corp. said Thursday it will withdraw from all production of liquid crystal display panels by 2021 amid fierce competition from Chinese, South Korean and other foreign rivals." via Kyodo News

Chinese Display Makers Scaling back LCD Output "Korean display producers are expected to take a breather as Chinese companies have begun to reduce their liquid crystal display (LCD) output to halt the relentless fall in LCD panel prices. However, they need to stay alert as Chinese companies are rapidly catching up with Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics in organic light emitting diodes (OLED) technology." via Business Korea

Sharp & NHK Develop Rollable 30-Inch 4Kp60 OLED Screen: 100 Grams and 0.5 mm Thick "Sharp and NHK have co-developed a new rollable 30-inch OLED display, with a design emphasis on keeping the screen thin and light. The prototype monitor will be showcased at a trade show in mid-November, but the company isn't yet talking about mass production." via Anand Tech

Chemist creates molecular 'merry-go-round' complex for future OLED displays "A RUDN University chemist has synthesized fluorescent compounds with "merry-go-round" molecules that can be used to create economical displays with organic LEDs (OLEDs) ... This molecular geometry may allow researchers to create more efficient OLED screens." via Phys.org

China calls for reducing tariffs for phase one trade deal with U.S. "China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said Thursday that if China and the U.S. reach a phase one trade agreement, the tariffs should be reduced. Both sides are maintaining close communication, MOFCOM spokesperson Gao Feng told reporters." via CGTN

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Japan Display getting $729M bailout after Apple agrees to restructure debt payments "The iPhone screen maker Japan Display Inc says that a proposed $729 million bailout is to proceed and that the Chinese-Taiwanese consortium will formalize their investment by June 14. It follows renegotiations over Japan Display's debts with Reuters reporting that Apple has agreed to wait for payments it is owed." via Apple Insider

Hisense's ULED XD TVs: The OLED Alternative We've Been Waiting For? "Hisense's ULED XD technology could produce LCD TVs that offer near-OLED black levels ... LCD TVs typically have a single LCD panel that produces the full picture, in color, illuminated by a backlight system. ULED XD introduces a second, monochrome panel to more precisely control light output." via PC Magazine

AUO Developed 3456×3456 HDR LCD Panels For VR Headsets "The panel is an LCD, but supports HDR through the use of 2304 individually controlled LED backlight elements rather than one global backlight. ... It doesn’t give the same quality of HDR as OLED (which can control brightness per-pixel), but with that many LEDs it can come close." via UploadDVR.com

COF packaging sees demand emerging for automotive OLED displays "COF packaging demand for automotive OLED displays has emerged, which may further tighten market supply as capacity expansion will remain quite limited in the short term, according to industry sources." via DigiTimes

No End In Sight To U.S.-China Trade War "This war could go on for a long time. Casualties so far have been limited. But both governments still have plenty of weapons to fire at each other." via Forbes

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Foxconn says work on LCD plant in Mount Pleasant will begin this summer "The plant will make LCD screens for products in the education, medical, entertainment, security and smart city markets. ... The company changed plans to a Gen 6 plant in 2018 because it offered additional flexibility." via BizTimes

EIH to team up with partners to tap global e-paper medical display market "Major e-paper display solutions being developed by the group include medical care information boards, clinic reception displays, drip recording cards, smart drug labelling systems, clinic bed cards, mobile data recording boards, in 2.9-, 5.65-, 13.3- and 42-inch sizes, according to sources at E Ink Holding (EIH)." via DigiTimes

Interactive surfaces enter a whole new dimension of flexibility "Researchers at Osaka University propose a novel flexible tube display that is able to take various surface shapes. Information is expressed by streaming colored fluids through the tube and controlling the positions and lengths of the droplets. The tube's flexibility makes it possible to wrap the tube around the surface of an object and present information on its surface that is difficult to express on a standard two-dimensional display." via Phys.org

Aledia Expands Veeco’s Thin Film Process Equipment for 3D Micro LED Development "Veeco Instruments announced today that Aledia, a developer and manufacturer of next-generation 3D LEDs for display applications, has expanded its portfolio of Veeco thin film process equipment to support the development and production of advanced 3D Micro LEDs." via LED Inside

Trump push for China trade reform draws wide support at home, abroad "Trump’s trade war “has let the genie out of the bottle” by lifting expectations that the trade war will force China to reform policies that businesses and foreign governments regard as unfair, said Steven Gardon, vice president of indirect taxes and customs at Lear Corp." via Reuters

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CPT to cut 70% of jobs "Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has announced plans to slash as many as 2,500 jobs or nearly 70% of its total workforce, as it struggles to survive from its restructuring efforts. As the company has sunk into financial difficulties due to unfavorable environments, the company has to streamline its operations including cutting expenditure on personnel and dispose idle facilities, the company said in a statement." via DigiTimes

Galaxy S10 Flexible OLED Sets Twelve New Display Records "DisplayMate Labs under the guidence of Dr. Ray Soneira announced no less than 12 new display records, matched or set by the latest flexible-curved, now full screen AMOLED display found in the flagship Samsung Galaxy S10." via Display Daily

Luci debuts lightweight VR glasses with dual Micro-OLED displays for entertainment "The dual Micro-OLED displays have very clear optics, a good contrast ratio, and a 70-degree field of view that lets you see the equivalent of a 1,023-inch TV screen in high definition (1080p resolution per eye)." via Venture Beat

Fine Pitch and Mini LED Displays Become Focus of Chinese LED and Panel Manufacturers "To keep up with the market trend, Chinese LED manufacturers are also pushing their technology development in Mini LED and fine-pitch displays." via LED Inside

US-China Trade Talks Reach Critical Phase "Yet mixed signals coming from the White House and Beijing are causing analysts to question whether President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, will be able to finalize an agreement to end a costly trade war by early April as originally predicted." via Voice of America

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Sharp makes long-awaited OLED foray, wary of big spending "Sharp will offer OLED panels in its new smartphones later this year and plans to sell the screens to other manufacturers, although it has signaled it is wary about a rapid expansion in OLED as momentum for the thinner but more expensive screens slows." via Reuters

LGD outraces Samsung Display to become top OLED panel supplier for smartwatches "LG Display (LGD) has outraced fellow company Samsung Display to become the world's largest supplier of OLED panels for smartwatch applications, Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) has reported." via DigiTimes

How to Power the Automotive TFT-LCD Displays of the (Not-so-Distant) Future "With the rapid evolution of driver information technology, we can expect the automobile of the future to be equipped with multiple displays, possibly a dozen per car or even more." via Electronic Design

Mini LED Takes the Lead in Automotive Applications Compared to OLED "According to industry sources, some automotive LED suppliers have delivered sample products of Mini LED backlight display module to OEM for validation. Meanwhile, Taiwanese LED packager Everlight also showcased a conceptual Mini LED taillight application which could show information for alarming other road users." via LEDinside

Trump says he will delay additional China tariffs originally scheduled to start on March 1 "The United States is planning to delay a menu of additional Chinese tariffs that were scheduled to begin on March 1, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, as the world’s two largest economies hash out a definitive end to a wide ranging trade dispute." via CNBC