Samsung Has Begun Negotiations For Gen 8 5 Oled Machines
The new machine uses full-cut substrates to deposit organic materials vertically. This technology is reportedly more economical for producing larger OLED screens. Samsung Display currently uses the Gen 6 (1500x1850mm) substrates to make displays for smartphones as well as tablets and PCs. According to the new report, Ulvac is demanding KRW 700-800 billion (roughly $540-615 million) per unit for the Gen 8.5 deposition machines. That’s significantly more than the KRW 500 billion (~385 million) price of Gen 6 machines....