- In March 2025, Samsung Display announced its collaboration with multiple OLED manufacturers to advance the development of flexible OLED displays. The new partnership focuses on improving thin-film encapsulation technology to enhance the durability and performance of OLED screens for smartphones and wearables. The goal is to reduce the cost of production while increasing the lifespan of the displays, making them more viable for mass production in consumer electronics. This collaboration is expected to drive the next wave of OLED technology innovation.
- In December 2024, Applied Materials, Inc. unveiled new advancements in thin-film encapsulation technologies aimed at boosting the efficiency of OLED and photovoltaic applications. Their new solution focuses on reducing production costs while improving the quality and performance of flexible OLED displays. The company’s breakthrough in deposition technology promises to reduce the overall cost of encapsulation, which will accelerate the growth of flexible displays in the consumer electronics and automotive sectors.
- In November 2024, Picosun Oy launched a new atomic layer deposition (ALD) system designed specifically for thin-film encapsulation of flexible OLED displays. This innovative solution is expected to improve the overall efficiency of OLED production by enabling more precise, uniform, and cost-effective encapsulation. The ALD system is ideal for high-volume manufacturing of flexible OLEDs, with a particular focus on high-end consumer electronics.
- In October 2024, Meyer Burger Technology AG revealed a new thin-film encapsulation solution for photovoltaic applications. The company developed an advanced encapsulation layer using organic and inorganic materials that enhance the efficiency and longevity of thin-film solar cells. This solution is expected to make thin-film solar technology more competitive with traditional silicon-based solar panels, expanding the use of thin-film photovoltaics in renewable energy markets.
