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Inkjet OLED Set to Slash Production Costs by 35%
7 May
Summary
- Inkjet printing could make OLEDs 30% to 35% cheaper than current methods.
- Key challenges include blue OLED lifespan and power consumption.
- The technology is expected in premium laptops first, then TVs.
The advent of inkjet-printed OLED (IJP OLED) technology is set to dramatically lower the cost of OLED production by 30-35% compared to current Fine Metal Mask (FMM) processes. This development is anticipated to make OLED displays more affordable, with initial market entry expected in premium laptops and smaller devices. The technology holds long-term promise for more cost-effective televisions.
While IJP OLED offers manufacturing efficiencies, including more panels per substrate and lower machine costs, significant hurdles remain. Challenges in blue OLED lifespan and power consumption are actively being tackled. By late 2025, advancements had improved blue pixel longevity tenfold and reduced power draw by one-third, with ongoing development continuing.
TCL CSOT is a major investor in this burgeoning field, dedicating $4 billion to its T8 plant in Guangzhou, China. This facility aims to produce 22,500 substrates monthly, targeting monitors, notebooks, and tablets. Production of the first panels from this plant is projected to begin by late 2027, with television panels also on the development roadmap.
