On December 29, the world's first 8.6th generation OLED glass substrate, developed and produced by CNBM's Glass New Materials Research Institute and Bengbu Zhongguang Electronics, was successfully rolled off the production line in Bengbu, Anhui. This marks the dawn of a new era for "Made-in-China" high-generation OLED glass substrates.

Supported by China's 14th Five-Year Plan and the national key R&D project "Key Technologies for OLED Display Glass Materials," the project team conducted foundational research on OLED glass material structures, performance design, and thermal process simulations. The result is the development of core technologies and equipment for the production of ultra-thin, high-quality 8.6th generation OLED glass substrates with complete intellectual property rights. This achievement not only sets a global precedent for the production of 8.6th generation OLED glass substrates but also plays a key role in enhancing China's self-sufficiency in the OLED display industry, driving high-quality development in the new display sector.

OLED displays are known for their self-illumination, ultra-high contrast, wide viewing angles, and broad color gamuts, making them the next-generation mainstream display technology. Major players such as Samsung in South Korea and leading domestic companies like BOE and Visionox have launched 8.6th generation OLED panel production lines. The 8.6th generation OLED glass substrate is essential for OLED panels, serving as the critical core material for the panels and representing the pinnacle of glass manufacturing technology. It is at the forefront of global competition in display technology and is a vital strategic material for the high-quality development of China's optoelectronic display industry.

In a related development, BOE, a leading Chinese display panel manufacturer, announced the start of construction in March 2023 for the world's first 8.6th generation AMOLED production line in Chengdu, Sichuan. With an estimated investment of approximately 63 billion RMB, the line will have a design capacity of 32,000 glass substrates per month, primarily focusing on producing high-end touch OLED displays for laptops, tablets, and other smart devices. BOE plans to complete the main structure of the project by the end of 2024, with product production slated for May 2026 and full-scale production expected by 2029.

This breakthrough in OLED glass substrate production, coupled with BOE's investment in OLED panel technology, marks a significant step in China's push to lead the global display industry and secure a competitive edge in the high-end display technology market.