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According to Patently Apple, JOLED is in the process of restructuring with TCL CSOT in China and plans to mass-produce 10-32 inch organic EL (OLED) panels. If the plan goes smoothly, JOLED could supply OLEDs for Apple products in the future, the media said.
Capital and business tie-up with TCL CSOT in China
JOLED announced on June 19, 2020 that it has entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (TCL CSOT).
Through this alliance, JOLED will carry out a capital increase through a third-party allotment with Huaxing Electronics Japan Co., Ltd. (CSOT-JAPAN) as an underwriter, raise 20 billion yen, and utilize printing-type organic EL display manufacturing technology It has announced that it will start joint development of a large organic EL display for TV with CSOT.
Adopting the company panel for Apple products?
Patently Apple plans to develop and produce the product under a “business restructuring plan” including a capital and business alliance with TCL CSOT submitted to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry from 10 to 32 inches OLED panel from iPad to iMac display size. Therefore, if mass production of the product progresses smoothly, Apple will consider adopting the product and point out that Samsung, which is an existing supplier, can put pressure on the price. ..
Mr. John Prosser pointed out that the purchase price of Samusung’s OLED is high, and it is reported that Apple is seeking OLED supply from non-existing suppliers such as BOE to solve it.
Source:Patently Apple, JOLED
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