Display maker from China has apparently not slowed down the pace of capacity expansion of their AMOLED panel production sites despite the smartphone industry being largely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
According to a DigiTimes report, display makers in the country have ramped up capacity expansion and even technological upgrades for AMOLED panel production. The companies have set up new fabs or expansion projects that are currently being carried out, which will also include a 6G line. This includes Visionox in Hefei, BOE Technology in Chongqing, and Tianma Microelectronics in Xiamen.
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Furthermore, China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) is expected to include a new 6G flexible AMOLED line as well. This will be apparently be called the T5 line, and will co exist with the company’s T4 line in Wuhan. Similarly, two comparatively smaller display makers Everdisplay Optronics and Royole are also planning on issuing IPOs to raise additional funds to finance their own expansion plans.
Notably, the news arrives as Samsung Display has adopted an aggressive pricing strategy for its rigid AMOLED panels for smartphones. Now, Chinese panel makers have switched their AMOLED to roll out products for wearable platforms. These companies would also be targeting both domestic and foreign sales for their panels.
