Inkjet-OLED Display Production Poised for ‘Mass Production’ Starting in 2020, Says IHS

Inkjet-printed OLED display technology is poised for “mass production” starting next year, with global capacity expected to rise to 1.3 million substrates in 2024, from 105,000 in 2020, said IHS Markit Thursday. Inkjet printing “has attracted the attention of panel makers due to its strong potential to reduce the cost of OLED production,” said IHS. OLED market penetration “remains limited because of its expensive production costs,” it said. Inkjet printing “has the potential to dramatically reduce manufacturing expenses, making OLEDs more cost-competitive with LCDs.” For 65-inch 4K OLED TVs produced on a Gen-10 line, inkjet production is expected to be as much as 15 to 25 percent cheaper than the current white OLED techniques that LG Display espouses, said IHS.