Samsung Display files another complaint in the US trade comission against BOE

Samsung Display filed a new complaint in the US trade commission (ITC) against BOE, claiming that the Chinese OLED producer is infringing on SDC's OLED patents and IP, and is using unfair methods of competition. 

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE photo

In January 2023 Samsung filed a motion with the US ITC to halt the import of aftermarket AMOLED displays produced by BOE. A group of OLED makers in China, which includes BOE, answered with a motion of their own, to dismiss an SDC AMOLED patent. This legal battle continues, and the tension between Samsung and BOE is on the rise.

Read the full story Posted: Nov 03,2023

Universal Display reports its financial results for Q3 2023, is on track for a commercial blue in 2024

Universal Display reported its financial results for Q3 2023, with revenues of $141 million (down from $161 million last year) and a net income of $52 million (slightly down from 2022). At the end of the quarter, UDC had $779 million in cash and equivalents, and the company updated its guidance for 2023, with revenues to be in the range of $565 million to $590 million.

UDC PHOLED materials photo (2017)
UDC is  optimistic about the near future in the OLED industry, citing market reports that suggest increased demand and production for foldable smartphones and laptops, IT OLED displays, OLED TVs and automotive OLED displays.

Read the full story Posted: Nov 03,2023

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