LG Display unveils new OLED manufacturing method to boost panel lifespan
LG Display has introduced FLiPP, a new OLED manufacturing process that reportedly enhances brightness, efficiency, and durability. The technology eliminates the need for fine metal masks.
LG Display has revealed a new OLED manufacturing method called FLiPP (FMM-Less innovative Pixel Patterning). The company claims the new process significantly improves panel brightness, energy efficiency, and lifespan, while also allowing for displays of virtually any size.
The primary advancement of FLiPP is its elimination of the fine metal mask (FMM) used in conventional RGB OLEDs. This mask is a thin metal plate with microscopic holes used to stencil light-emitting materials for pixel patterning, a process that presents limitations in current OLED technology.
By removing the FMM, LG Display's new method is expected to reduce manufacturing costs and enable more precise pixel patterning. This could also help address common OLED issues such as burn-in and potentially extend the operational life of displays compared to existing technologies.
LG Display presented the FLiPP process at IMID 2026 on August 19th. While specific details regarding the commercial rollout of this manufacturing technique have not yet been released, it is anticipated to be a significant development in OLED display production and application.