As global display technologies pivot toward thinner, lighter, and more flexible form factors — especially for automotive and smart device applications — Taiwanese glass processor Gtoc Optoelectronics is making a bold move into next-generation materials. The company announced a strategic expansion into the ultra-thin rollable glass cover market, positioning itself as a key supplier for high-end automotive displays and precision glass applications.

At Computex 2025, Rob Tobias, CEO of HDMI Licensing Administrator, introduced the advanced HDMI 2.2 specification alongside the launch of the new Ultra96 feature. Tobias urged manufacturers to adopt the HDMI 2.2 standard, which accommodates bandwidths of 64Gbps, 80Gbps, or 96Gbps. Several major companies have already started incorporating this technology, facilitating the advancement of applications that demand fast, high-definition signal transmission, including augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, large-scale digital displays, medical imaging, and machine vision.

E Ink Holdings has declared 2025 as its "year of large-size color electronic paper," signaling a major push into the expanding market for large-format displays. However, a key part of this strategy—mass production via its new H5 production line—has been delayed by one quarter. Chairman Johnson Lee called the delay their "most painful issue," noting that initial mass production originally slated for April is now postponed to June due to bottlenecks in the line.

Samsung Display made its first appearance at Computex 2025, showcasing a range of IT OLED products as the South Korean panel maker seeks to capitalize on the industry's transition from LCD to OLED technology.

Samsung Display debuted at Computex 2025, highlighting its advanced OLED technology. The company presented a range of IT OLED products, such as notebooks, tablets, monitors, and other devices.

United Radiant Technology's (URT) shareholder meeting on May 19 saw all proposals approved. The company noted that US President Donald Trump's tariffs on countries with significant trade surpluses pose challenges for the global market by taxing imports. Furthermore, the EU will implement the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2026, using carbon emission data from 2025, potentially increasing import costs for exports to the EU.

Samsung Electronics' Visual Display (VD) Business has reportedly entered "emergency management" mode in response to falling global TV market share and rising LCD panel costs—two critical factors driving the company's internal shakeup. According to The Korea Economic Daily, Yonhap News Agency, and Korea Daily News, Yong Seok-woo, President and Head of the VD Business, recently told executives the division would adopt tighter operational policies as part of a broader crisis response strategy.

Taiwan-based LED maker Edison Opto said customer orders and shipments remain on track despite mounting uncertainty tied to US tariff policies and currency market volatility. Automotive product lines are operating at a stable 80% utilization rate, supporting the company's full-year growth target.

Taiwanese display manufacturer Innolux has sustained its profitability into the first quarter of 2025, achieving four consecutive quarters of positive earnings after recovering from losses in the second quarter of 2024. Despite this overall financial improvement, the company's core operations have faced challenges, having recorded losses for three straight quarters.

As the global display industry gathers for Display Week 2025, one of its most prominent voices is calling for a redefinition of what screens can be. Dr. Frank Ko, CEO and President of AUO, took center stage at the SID's annual summit, delivering a keynote titled "Redefining Displays: Inspiring New Possibilities." His message was clear: in an age driven by AI, displays are no longer mere windows—they are evolving into gateways to the intelligent, immersive worlds of tomorrow.

Innolux Corporation reappointed Jim Hung as chairman and CEO at its May 7 shareholders' meeting, while promoting Executive Vice President Jeffrey Yang to general manager. Former General Manager Zhu-Xiang Yang will now focus exclusively on leading subsidiary InnoCare Optoelectronics and serving as an Innolux director.