LG Display unveils FLiPP, a maskless OLED tech promising brighter, longer-lasting panels

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LG Display introduced a new OLED manufacturing process called FLiPP (FMM-Less innovative Pixel Patterning) at the IMID 2026 conference on August 19th. The technology eliminates the fine metal mask traditionally used in RGB OLED production, a stencil-like component that has long imposed limitations on panel design. By removing this step, FLiPP is said to produce displays that are brighter, more energy-efficient, and more durable than conventional OLED panels. LG Display also claims the new method allows panels to be manufactured in almost any size, potentially broadening its commercial applications.

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