Smartkem unveils next-generation Mini-LED backlight technology at IDW 2025… Announces ‘MicroLED-in-Package (MiP4)’ structure featuring proprietary RDL technology
UK-based advanced materials company Smartkem announced its next-generation Mini-LED backlight technology at International Display Workshops 2025, held at the Hiroshima International Conference Center in Japan from December 3 to 5.
Smart Cockpit Competition Accelerates… Automotive Displays to be Showcased at CES 2026
At CES 2026, it became clear that automotive display technology has emerged as a core competitive factor amid the broader transition of vehicles from mere means of transportation to intelligent living spaces. As the shift toward autonomous driving and Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) accelerates, the amount of information and content required inside vehicles continues to increase.
BOE Completes Internal Lighting for Chengdu B16 8.6-Generation OLED Line… Accelerating Its Entry Into Large-Scale IT OLED Mass Production
BOE has reportedly completed internal lighting for its 8.6-generation (2290×2620 mm) IT OLED production line, known as B16, which is currently under construction in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The project, launched in March 2024 with a total investment of 63 billion RMB (approximately 12.4 trillion KRW), is progressing rapidly and is designed to support a monthly capacity of 32,000 glass substrates.
Tsinghua-Visionox Officially Announces Mass Production of 4th-Generation OLED ‘pTSF’… “Beyond Catching Up with Korea, Achieving Technological Independence”
China's display industry has set a milestone beyond leading global production volume, advancing toward self-reliance in core material technologies. Tsinghua University and Visionox officially announced the successful mass production of Phosphor-assisted Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Sensitized Fluorescence (pTSF) technology
Ford Unveils 1.1m Integrated Screen… Cluster-CID Integrated Display to Become Popular in Global Vehicles
Minimalism in automotive displays has gained even more traction amidst the shift from traditional physical button-centric control systems to a "digital-based single interface."
OLED Smartphone Panel Shipments to Reach 900 Million Units in 2025…Q4 Production Drives Annual Growth
According to UBI Research’s quarterly publication, the OLED Display Market Tracker, OLED panel shipments for smartphones and foldable phones are expected to reach approximately 900 million units in 2025. By shipment share, Chinese panel makers are projected to account for about 50.8% of the annual total, nearly matching the level of Korean manufacturers.
Samsung Display Wins “Korea Technology Award” for QD-OLED Innovation
Samsung Display announced that it has received the Minister’s Commendation at the "Korea Technology Award" for its development of the world’s first 160PPI (Pixels Per Inch) QD-OLED for high-resolution monitors and 4,000-nit QD-OLED for high-brightness TVs.
XR Headset Shipments Set to Top 10 Million in 2025… AR Expansion Drives OLEDoS Growth
The rapid expansion of the AI and XR device market has intensified competition in next-generation microdisplay technologies. According to a new report published by UBI Research titled " XR Industry Trends and OLEDoS Display Technology & Industry Analysis" XR headset shipments are expected to exceed 10 million units by 2025.
2026 Outlook (1) Premium TV: OLED TV Cost Improvement and Mini-LED Expansion Strategy
In the 2025 TV market, the proliferation of large-size RGB Mini-LED products has significantly broadened technological options. Manufacturers, led by TCL and Hisense, have actively expanded their product lineup to 85- to 115-inch sizes, increasing affordability in the ultra-large market.
Micro-LED AR glasses market is set for significant expansion… ‘Lightweight design, outdoor visibility, and AI integration’ emerge as core competitive factors
A comprehensive review of major AR glasses released between 2023 and 2025 confirms that the global XR market is rapidly restructuring around ultra-lightweight AR glasses based on Micro-LED technology. Notably, lightweight AR glasses combining Micro-LED and waveguide technology have been successively launched, primarily in China.
CSOT T8 8.6G IJP OLED Project Nears Key Equipment Orders…Despite Scheduling Variables, Mass-Production Target Remains Intact
TCL CSOT’s T8 project, the world’s first Gen 8.6 inkjet printing (IJP) OLED mass-production line, has officially entered the equipment-ordering phase. Following a series of IJP OLED and oxide TFT roadmap disclosures at DTIC 2025 that demonstrated the company’s technical readiness, the project is now showing visible progress on the investment timeline as well.
Dual Axes of the 2025 OLED Market: Korea’s Premium Focus and China’s Expansion in Shipments
The OLED market in 2024 and 2025 witnessed marked changes in both the demand structure by application and the supply structure by panel manufacturer. The smartphone-centric demand base became more robust, while major Korean and Chinese panel manufacturers, leveraging their distinct strengths, expanded their market contributions, leading to continued diversification in the OLED industry.
When will the commercialization competition of Micro-LED smartwatch products become feasible?
The development of Micro-LED-based smartwatches has continued since 2020 through prototype exhibitions, and their high brightness characteristics led to high expectations for commercialization. Previously, companies like KONKA, AUO, Innolux, and Apple had attempted development or commercialization.
Smart Helmet Evolved with OLEDoS Technology: Shoei GT-Air 3 Smart Unveiled
Japanese premium helmet manufacturer Shoei has set a new standard in the smart helmet market by announcing the GT-Air 3 Smart, the world's first fully integrated augmented reality head-up display (HUD) helmet, developed in collaboration with French augmented reality specialist Airight. The core feature of this new product is its HUD, which utilizes Sony's OLEDoS microdisplay.
3Q25 OLED Emitting Material Purchases Rise 6.2%… Driven by iPhone 17 and iPad Pro Demand
According to UBI Research’s recently published OLED Emitting Material Market Tracker, global OLED panel makers recorded USD 521 million in emitting material purchases in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 6.2% increase QoQ.
Tianma Unveils Future Display Roadmap at TIC 2025
On November 18th, the 2025 Tianma Microelectronics Global Innovation Conference (TIC 2025) was held in Wuhan, under the theme of "Innovation, New Horizons." UBI Research summarized the key findings and technological trends presented at the event.
TIC 2025: Tianma Unveils Dual Micro LED Roadmap Targeting AR, Automotive, and IT
At the 2025 Tianma Microelectronics Global Innovation Conference (TIC 2025) held on November 18, Tianma garnered attention from the industry by unveiling its Micro LED technology roadmap and future strategy.
“Beyond Mobile” Era Begins… IT OLED to More Than Double by 2029
According to UBI Research’s recently published report, “Beyond Mobile: IT OLED Technology and Industry Analysis,” global shipments of IT OLEDs are expected to more than double from 24 million units in 2025 to 53 million units in 2029. The report states that OLED adoption in tablets, notebooks, and monitors is entering a structural growth phase over the next four years.
0.28-inch 5,131 PPI Micro LED and 1,500 PPI OLED… TCL CSOT Takes the Micro-display Market to the Next Level
TCL CSOT is further solidifying its presence in the next-generation near-field display market and driving changes in the AR and VR ecosystem. Unveiled at the 2025 Global Display Ecology Conference, the two latest micro-displays - a silicon-based Micro LED that delivers ultra-high resolution and a glass-based Real RGB OLED that achieves high PPI - target key requirements for the development of AR and VR devices, respectively.
China’s Display Industry prepares for EU PFAS regulations
China's display panel industry is accelerating its transition to PFAS-free production in response to the European Union's (EU) strengthened regulations on PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, persistent harmful chemicals).