Seoul, Korea � LG Display [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220], one of the world�s leading TFT-LCD manufacturers, announced that it has developed the world�s first TFT roll-printing technology that can replace the photolithography process.
Photolithography is a process used in TFT-LCD fabrication to form patterns on the TFT and color filter substrate. It involves a complex set of processes that requires huge and costly equipment. However, using the roll-printing technology instead of photolithography, the complex set of processes used to form the required patterns can be proceeded at once.
The roll-printing technology is expected to help reduce material and equipment costs, clean room investment costs and also shorten the production time of TFT-LCD. Furthermore, roll-printing is an environment-friendly technology that significantly decreases the use of chemicals used in the photolithography process and is also applicable to the next-generation, flexible display technology.
LG Display already developed the color filter roll-printing technology in the end of 2005 and recently succeeded in applying the roll-printing technology to the TFT process for the first time in the world. This was due to LG Display�s technological development in enhancing accuracy and resolution, which was previously considered as a limitation of the roll-printing technology.
�LG Display�s TFT roll-printing technology will give us a strong lead in the market for next generation printing technologies.� said Mr. In-Jae Chung, the company�s Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President. �We will continue to pioneer the development of cutting-edge display technology to effectively meet our customers� current and future needs.� Jung added.
LG Display plans to unveil its new TFT roll-printing technology at the SID(Society of Information Display) 2008 which will be held from May 20 through 22 in Los Angeles, California.
About LG Display
LG Display Co., Ltd [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220] is a leading manufacturer and supplier of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels, OLEDs and flexible displays. The company provides TFT-LCD panels in a wide range of sizes and specifications for use in TVs, monitors, notebook PCs, and various applications. LG Display currently operates seven fabrication facilities and five back-end assembly facilities in Korea, China and Poland. The company has a total of 22,000 employees operating in ten countries around the world. Please visit http://www.lgdisplay.com for more information.
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