The OLED Toolbox: status update, discount and samples

We are happy to report that the OLED Toolbox is progressing nicely, and we are on track to release it in January 2024. This post includes more info on the toolbox, and our latest status report. We are also sharing some samples from the report - you can see the video below with some pages from our market report, company contributions, spreadsheets and insights.

The OLED Toolbox is now ready for pre-orders, with a special early-bird discount - this is a great chance to get the upcoming report in a low price, only available until December 31, 2023. The toolbox will be a must-have information platform for companies in the display industry, and will include five different parts:

  • An information guide to OLED technologies, processes, the industry and the market
  • Market status and industry roadmaps
  • OLED technology, market and industry analysis and insights - written by Ron Mertens based on years of experience in the display industry 
  • Structured data (spreadsheets) on OLED production lines, devices with OLED displays, OLED producers, supply chain companies (with contact details) and more
  • In-depth articles by multiple industry experts illuminating various processes, materials, devices, analysis, insights and more
  • Brochures, presentations, catalogs and other content items contributed by industry players (display makers, supply chain companies, analysts and more)
Read the full story Posted: Dec 19,2023

The MicroLED Industry Association publishes its first microLED industry roadmap document

The MicroLED Industry Association has published its first MicroLED Industry Roadmap and State-of-the-Industry document. This document could be an excellent read for OLED developers, as it details the current status of microLED technologies and gives an excellent guide into technology aspects, architectures and processes.

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The 2024 MicroLED Roadmap covers the latest microLED technology trends, details the MicroLED Association’s roadmap and projections for the future of the microLED industry and market, by application segments. The summary edition can be downloaded here

MicroLED Industry Association members can access the full document here, which includes detailed insights into technology and architectures, challenges and forecasts. The full members-only document also includes a proposed path towards cost reduction and discussions on LED technologies, wafers, backplanes, full-color displays and yields and processes.

Read the full story Posted: Dec 18,2023

Merck in dialogue: Next generation OLED materials

Merck KGaA is a pioneer in high performance OLED material development, supplying a range of materials for AMOLED makers since the industry’s inception.

To learn more about Merck’s materials and views on the OLED industry, we conducted an interview with Dr. Georg Bernatz, Merck Electronics’ Global Head of OLED Technical Marketing. Georg Bernatz has received a PhD in Physics from the Philipps-Universität in Marburg, Germany in 2000. In 2004, Georg joined Merck, where, over the years, he worked in various functions and on various topics in the field of Liquid Crystals for displays. In 2018, Georg changed to OLED, leading OLED Physics Product Research, and in 2020 he became responsible for all Physics & Application Labs in Darmstadt for Display materials. Since October 2023, Georg is heading Merck’s Global Technical Marketing for OLED materials.

Hello Dr. Bernatz. Can you bring us up to date quickly on Merck's current OLED material products? What do you offer to OLED display makers?

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is very active in the design, development and production of a broad variety of high performing OLED materials, with a strong focus on hole and electron transport materials (HTM, ETM), host materials for phosphorescent emitters as well as activities in the field of high efficiency blue.

Read the full story Posted: Dec 12,2023

The OLED Toolbox: status update, early bird discount still available

We are happy to report that the OLED Toolbox is progressing very nicely, and we are still on track to release it in January 2024. This post includes more info on the toolbox, and our latest status report.

The OLED Toolbox is now ready for pre-orders, with a special early-bird discount - this is a great chance to get the upcoming report in a low price, only available until December 10, 2023. The toolbox will be a must-have information platform for companies in the display industry, and will include five different parts:

  • An information guide to OLED technologies, processes, the industry and the market
  • Market status and industry roadmaps
  • OLED technology, market and industry analysis and insights - written by Ron Mertens based on years of experience in the display industry 
  • Structured data (spreadsheets) on OLED production lines, devices with OLED displays, OLED producers, supply chain companies (with contact details) and more
  • In-depth articles by multiple industry experts illuminating various processes, materials, devices, analysis, insights and more
  • Brochures, presentations, catalogs and other content items contributed by industry players (display makers, supply chain companies, analysts and more)

Read the full story Posted: Dec 05,2023

The OLED Toolbox: status and pre-orders starting now!

OLED-Info will soon be launching the new OLED Toolbox, which is now ready for pre-orders, with a special early-bird discount. 

New OLED-Info product matrix photo

The OLED Toolbox is expected to be released in January 2024. The toolbox will be a must-have information platform for companies in the display industry, and will include five different parts:

  • An information guide to OLED technologies, processes, the industry and the market
  • Market status and industry roadmaps
  • OLED technology, market and industry analysis and insights - written by Ron Mertens based on years of experience in the display industry 
  • Structured data (spreadsheets) on OLED production lines, devices with OLED displays, OLED producers, supply chain companies (with contact details) and more
  • In-depth articles by multiple industry experts illuminating various processes, materials, devices, analysis, insights and more
  • Brochures, presentations, catalogs and other content items contributed by industry players (display makers, supply chain companies, analysts and more)

 Updates on the latest status of the OLED Toolbox project will be given periodically, here's our first status report:

Read the full story Posted: Nov 20,2023

Eric Virey to discuss whether microLEDs can compete with OLEDs in high-volume applications at our upcoming MicroLED Connect event later this month

The first MicroLED Connect virtual event is coming up later this month, a 2-day virtual event that will be focused on microLED (and also miniLED) technologies. The event will include over 25 lectures from leading companies, researchers and market analysts. This is an excellent opportunity for display professionals to learn the latest microLED industry and technology updates.

OLED: a moving target, microLED Connect 2023-11 Yole slide

Eric Virey, a senior display analyst from the Yole Group, will give a talk discussing the opportunities for microLED technologies at high-volume applications - such as TVs, smartphones, wearables and IT displays. Yole's research on microLEDs is highly regarded, and we're looking forward to hearing Eric's latest analysis and insights.

Read the full story Posted: Nov 07,2023

Toray Research Center discusses OLED device analysis and technologies in an open webinar

Toray Research Center (TRC) has launched its open online webinar focused on OLED technologies. TRC, who supplies technical analysis and support for R&D and manufacturing, invites you to attend the online lectures at no cost, to get a deeper understanding on OLED technologies and analysis of OLED devices. The webinar recordings are now accessible for two weeks.

The first lecture, titled 'current analytical techniques for displays', will focus on current techniques used for OLED analysis, including OLED layers observation by high-contrast STEM, OLED layer construction analysis by GCIB-TOF-SIMS and TOF-SIMS MS/MS and quantification analysis using LC/CAD. The same lecture will also discuss recent topics in analysis technology, including the degradation analysis of QD devices.

Read the full story Posted: Nov 02,2023

Toray Research Center to share an open webinar to discuss OLED device analysis and technologies

On November 2nd 2023, Toray Research Center (TRC) will share an open online webinar focused on OLED technologies. TRC, who supplies technical analysis and support for R&D and manufacturing, invites you to attend the online lectures at no cost, to get a deeper understanding on OLED technologies and analysis of OLED devices. The webinar recordings will be accessible from November 2nd, for two weeks.

The first lecture, titled 'current analytical techniques for displays', will focus on current techniques used for OLED analysis, including OLED layers observation by high-contrast STEM, OLED layer construction analysis by GCIB-TOF-SIMS and TOF-SIMS MS/MS and quantification analysis using LC/CAD. The same lecture will also discuss recent topics in analysis technology, including the degradation analysis of QD devices.

Read the full story Posted: Oct 13,2023

OLED-Info updates its Automotive OLED Market Report

Today we published a new edition of our Automotive OLED Market Report, with all the latest information. The new edition includes new car models with OLED displays and lighting, and updates from several companies, including LG's new automotive OLED strategy. The adoption of OLED technologies by the automotive is accelerating and expected to continue in the future.

Reading this report, you'll learn all about:

  • OLED advantages and challenges
  • PMOLED and AMOLED displays adopted in cars today
  • Why OLED lighting is exciting for car makers
  • All about flexible and transparent OLEDs

The report package also provides:

  • A directory of all OLED automotive display makers
  • OLED lighting roadmaps
  • Personal contact details into leading OLED produces
  • Car concepts with OLED technologies
  • Free updates for a year

This OLED Automotive market report provides a great introduction to OLED display and lighting solutions for the automotive industry. This is a great guide for anyone involved with the automotive market - car makers, suppliers and aftermarket solutions.

Read the full story Posted: Sep 18,2023