Universal Display sits in the middle of the OLED supply chain, but its growth can lurch around depending on when big customers switch on new factories and place orders. The real upside may come from a long-awaited new blue material and fresh patent assets—but delays, contract renewals, and uneven demand could test anyone waiting for the payoff.Read more
Universal Display could get a big lift if a long-awaited new OLED material finally hits mass production, making screens more energy-efficient and helping phone and car makers use OLED in more places. The catch is that the company depends heavily on a small set of customers and on OLED staying the winning display technology as key patents begin to run out.Read more
Big display makers are pouring money into next-generation OLED screens for laptops, monitors, and cars, which could expand demand for Universal Display’s materials and licensing. But the payoff depends on how quickly device makers adopt OLED and whether new screen technologies or choppy customer ordering slow the momentum.Read more
Universal Display Corporation engages in the research, development, and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. It offers phosphorescent organic light-emitting diode (PHOLED) technologies and materials for displays and lighting products under the UniversalPHOLED brand. The company also offers FOLED that are flexible OLEDs for the fabrication of OLEDs on flexible substrates; and OVJP, an organic vapor jet printing technology. In addition, it provides technology development and support services, including third-party collaboration and support to third parties for the commercialization of their OLED products; and contract research services in the areas of chemical synthesis research, development, and commercialization for non-OLED applications, as well as engages in the intellectual property and technology licensing activities. The company has operations in South Korea, China, Japan, the United States, and internationally. Universal Display Corporation was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey.
