E Ink + Toppan colour filter

E Ink and Toppan Printing (supplier of LCD colour filters) have announced a full colour electronic ink display, that

achieves 12-bit color in a 400×300 pixel format with resolution of 83 pixels per inch, using a custom color filter from strategic partner Toppan. The color filter design has a high-brightness layout (RGBW) that preserves the paper-like [...]

Plastic Logic to develop flexible displays for NTT DoCoMo

According to a press release

Plastic Logic [...] has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with NTT DoCoMo, the leading mobile communications operator in Japan, to develop flexible active-matrix displays for future mobile device applications.

Siemens electrochromic display

The New Scientist is reporting on flexible electrochromic displays developed by Siemens:

The display consists of a layer of electrochromic material sandwiched between two electrode layers. The material changes from one colour to another when stimulated by an electric current. The top electrode layer is made from transparent plastic, so the display can be seen clearly [...]

Orgatronics – Orgatron

Orgatronics in Eindhoven (NL) is a joint venture of TNO, OTB Group, and the Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI). A key part of their facilities is the Orgatron,

an advanced research and development line based on OTB’s inline production system allowing easy transfer from R&D to full production of Organic electronics and OLED’s. The Orgaton uses advanced [...]

AU Optronics: 270ppi AMOLED with shadow masking

AU Optronics Eyeing the Growing Handset Market:

Its no secret that the Shadow Masking Process, widely used today, for OLED production has its resolution limitations. The highest resolution achieved by the process is around 170ppi. AUO has overcome this industry hurdle and revolutionized a pixel design that progresses the resolution of OLED to reach VGA grade [...]