Applied Materials Selected by BOE to Accelerate Production of Large LCD TVs
17 November 2016 - 8:05AM
Applied Materials, Inc. today announced its thin-film deposition
equipment has been selected by BOE Technology Group (BOE), China’s
top semiconductor-display product manufacturer, for use in the
world’s first Gen 10.5 TFT-LCD production line. BOE ordered
multiple CVD and PVD systems, which can produce up to six 75-inch
LCD TV panels per substrate – the largest ever used for displays.
This latest order builds upon the longstanding collaboration
between Applied and BOE, and extends Applied’s leadership in
enabling innovation in the display industry.
“Achieving fast ramp time and high yield are key priorities, so
for this first-ever Gen 10.5 line we selected Applied Materials
based on past successes we have achieved together and Applied’s
strong support and technical capabilities in China,” said Xiaodong
Liu, President of BOE. “We expect this revolutionary Gen 10.5 line
to help meet increasing demand for larger TVs.”
“Adopting a larger panel substrate requires best-in-class
equipment and process expertise. BOE’s selection of our thin-film
deposition technology for their most sophisticated fab demonstrates
the value to customers of Applied’s leadership in materials
engineering solutions,” said Ali Salehpour, senior vice president
and general manager, New Markets and Service Group, Applied
Materials. “We are excited to deepen our longstanding relationship
with BOE and support its leadership to take the industry to a new
scale.”
BOE’s push into Gen 10.5 substrates comes as the market for
large TVs is increasing. According to IHS, annual shipments of
60-inch and larger TV panels are expected to grow at a 17 percent
CAGR to more than 20 million units by 2020. A Gen 10.5 substrate is
approximately 80 percent bigger than Gen 8.5, the current standard
for TV manufacturing, allowing panel makers to maximize their
output to meet consumer demand.
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the leader in materials
engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and
advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials
at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to
transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our
innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. Learn
more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd., founded in April 1993, is a
supplier of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, products and
services. BOE’s three core businesses are Display Device, Smart
System and Healthcare Service. BOE’s products are widely used in a
broad spectrum of applications such as mobile phones, tablets,
notebooks, monitors, TVs, vehicle displays, digital information
displays, healthcare, finance and wearable devices. Learn more at
www.boe.com.
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