According to Digitimes Research, Suspended Particle Display (SPD) and Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technologies are facing increased competition from OLED in the smart window display industry as makers such as Samsung Display and LG Display ramp up production of transparent OLED panels.
Transparent OLED displays have become the main technology for Korea-based makers tackling the smart window segment as they aim to veer more towards OLED-based applications. Digitimes Research believes the move toward OLED will help reduce pricing and increase automation.
Key markets for the makers include the US, Japan and Europe while some of the main providers of the technology include Cardinal Glass Industries, Guardian Industries and PPG Industries.
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