Coherent | Now, Next and Beyond - Episode 5/Part 1: Display Manufacturing

In part one of our two-part series with Oliver Haupt, the vertical market leader for display manufacturing, we discuss the exciting advancements and challenges in the industry. He highlights the constant evolution of display technologies and the thrill of working with new applications and state-of-the-art technologies. Oliver explains that while Apple's decision to discontinue their micro LED watch project was shocking, it did not kill the micro LED industry, as many companies are still working on it. He also provides insights into the different display technologies, such as OLED, QLED, and quantum dots, and their manufacturing processes.
Oliver emphasizes the importance of factors like brightness, durability, resolution, cost, and color density in determining the success of a display technology. He also discusses the transition from Gen 6 to Gen 8.6 OLED manufacturing and the advantages of larger panels.
Additionally, Oliver touches on the use of lasers in the manufacturing process and the industry's interest in new laser technologies. Finally, he explores the future of display technologies beyond OLED, such as quantum dots and QLED, and addresses the challenges of material durability and blue light damage.

Part One Takeaways:
- Display manufacturing is an exciting field that constantly evolves with new technologies and applications.
- The discontinuation of Apple's microLED watch project did not kill the micro LED industry, as many companies are still working on it.
- Factors like brightness, durability, resolution, cost, and color density play a crucial role in determining the success of a display technology.
-The transition from Gen 6 to Gen 8.6 OLED manufacturing allows for larger panels and more economical production.
- Laser technology is widely used in the display manufacturing process, and there is industry interest in new laser technologies.
- Beyond OLED, technologies like quantum dots and QLED are being explored for future display advancements.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Excitement in Display Manufacturing
03:01 The Future of Micro LED
13:13 Exploring Display Technologies: OLED, QLED, and Quantum Dots
16:07 Transitioning to Gen 8.6 OLED Manufacturing
28:39 Beyond OLED: Quantum Dots and QLED