LG Display unveils FLiPP, achieving dream next-generation OLED

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LG Display (NYSE:LPL) announced FLiPP (FMM-Less innovative Pixel Patterning), a proprietary OLED pixel patterning method that eliminates the traditional fine metal mask (FMM) process. According to the company, under identical conditions FLiPP-based panels increase brightness by 1.6x, extend lifespan by 2.4x, and cut power consumption by 13% by improving aperture ratio about 55%.

FLiPP enables use of whole 8.5th‑generation mother glass instead of half‑cut substrates, which LG Display says boosts mother glass utilization efficiency for OLED laptop panels by up to 64%, reducing material waste and manufacturing costs. The company has filed FLiPP trademarks in Korea and major global markets and will unveil the technology at IMID 2026 in Busan starting August 19. LG Display also highlighted its Hyper Double Scanning OLED TV driving technology, which received IMID’s “Display of the Year Award” and is already in mass production across its OLED TV panel lineup.

Positive

• Brightness 1.6x, lifespan 2.4x, power -13% vs FMM panels
• Aperture ratio improved by about 55% using FLiPP
• Mother glass utilization up to 64% higher for OLED laptop panels
• Lower manufacturing costs from reduced substrate waste and FMM removal
• World’s only 8.5G FMM-less OLED process with global trademark filings
• HDS TV panels already mass-produced and won IMID Display of the Year

Negative

• None.

News Explained

LG Display says FLiPP has been successfully developed and has enabled it to manufacture FMM-less OLEDs on a single, whole 8.5th-generation mother-glass piece; the release presents this as a technology unveiling and says product expansion will begin with tablets and monitors.

Market Context

Recent OLED-related news included a -4.31% 24-hour reaction to certification and a 0.92% move after ...

Analysis

Recent OLED-related news included a -4.31% 24-hour reaction to certification and a 0.92% move after K-Display coverage. That mixed record frames FLiPP as a technology milestone; profitability remains a risk with H1 net loss at W975 billion.

Key Figures

Brightness increase: 1.6 times Lifespan extension: 2.4 times Power consumption reduction: 13% +5 more

8 metrics

Brightness increase 1.6 times FLiPP versus FMM-produced panels under identical conditions

Lifespan extension 2.4 times FLiPP versus FMM-produced panels under identical conditions

Power consumption reduction 13% FLiPP versus FMM-produced panels under identical conditions

Aperture ratio improvement approximately 55% Improvement attributed to FLiPP

Mother glass generation 8.5th-generation FMM-less OLED manufacturing using a single whole piece

Mother glass utilization up to 64% higher Compared with same-size OLED laptop panels using FMMs or divided substrates

R&D period 1 year Concentrated R&D preceding FLiPP development

Display size range 1 inch to 100 inches Theoretical FLiPP application range

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 21 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 21	OLED technology showcase	Positive	+0.9%	K-Display showcase featured next-generation OLED, gaming, TV, IT, and automotive technologies.
Jul 08	Gaming OLED study	Positive	-3.7%	Experimental gaming tests linked higher refresh rates with improved win rates and lower input lag.
Jun 21	OLED certification	Positive	-4.3%	OLED lineup received Intertek certification for color and brightness accuracy up to 500 lux.
Jun 01	Automotive software recognition	Positive	+4.2%	Automotive display software processes achieved Automotive SPICE Capability Level 2 certification.
May 31	Gaming OLED showcase	Positive	-0.7%	Taiwan roadshow showcased gaming OLED panels with high refresh rates, resolution, and brightness.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

LG Display's recent technology-related announcements produced mixed reactions, with three of five events followed by negative 24-hour moves.

Key Terms

fine metal mask (fmm), aperture ratio, photolithography, mother glass substrates, +1 more

5 terms

fine metal mask (fmm) technical

"free from the conventional fine metal mask (FMM) process"

A fine metal mask (FMM) is a thin, precisely patterned metal stencil used in display and semiconductor manufacturing to deposit tiny, individual pixels or material layers by masking off areas during vapor deposition. Think of it like a very fine cookie-cutter or spray-paint stencil for microscopic patterns. It matters to investors because FMM quality and availability influence production yield, pixel uniformity, throughput and manufacturing cost for display and chip makers, which can affect revenue and margins.

aperture ratio technical

"FLiPP improves the aperture ratio"

Aperture ratio is the share of a pixel or device surface that is open to receive light or signal compared with the total surface area, like the size of a window versus the whole wall. For companies making image sensors, cameras, or display panels, a higher aperture ratio generally means brighter images, better sensitivity and lower power needs, which can influence product competitiveness, sales and profit margins.

photolithography technical

"incorporates photolithography — employing precision UV light etching"

Photolithography is a manufacturing process used to create tiny patterns on silicon wafers by shining light through a mask onto a light-sensitive coating, like using a stencil and flashlight to draw detailed shapes. It matters to investors because it is a core step in making semiconductor chips: advances or bottlenecks in photolithography affect production cost, chip performance, factory investment needs, and a company’s ability to compete in the market.

mother glass substrates technical

"requires large mother glass substrates"

Large, precisely made sheets of glass used as the base material in flat-panel display manufacturing, where multiple screens are fabricated simultaneously and later cut from the single sheet. Think of a mother glass substrate like a baking sheet that holds many cookies at once: its size, quality, and the number of usable panels that can be produced from it affect manufacturing efficiency, yield and production cost, which in turn influence a display maker’s capacity and margins.

tandem woled technical

"existing large-sized Tandem WOLED production infrastructure"

Tandem WOLED describes a display technology that stacks multiple white organic light-emitting layers to make brighter, longer-lasting OLED panels. Think of it like stacking several thin light bulbs to get more light and longer life without using a bigger one. For investors, tandem WOLED can mean higher-value products, lower replacement rates and potential cost or margin advantages for makers and suppliers as demand grows for premium screens in phones, TVs and lighting.

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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has successfully developed a dream OLED patterning method that is free from the conventional fine metal mask (FMM) process, using its own proprietary technology. Its groundbreaking FMM-less method delivers much greater flexibility in mass production as well as brighter panels with longer lifespan and lower power consumption.

The company will unveil FLiPP (FMM-Less innovative Pixel Patterning) for the first time in the world at the International Meeting on Information Display (IMID) 2026 in Busan, where LG Display will host a dedicated exhibition hall for three days from Aug. 19.

Compared with panels produced using FMMs under identical conditions, FLiPP enables displays to increase brightness by 1.6 times, extend lifespan by 2.4 times, and reduce power consumption by 13%. This is because FLiPP improves the aperture ratio — the proportion of the total display area occupied by RGB pixels — by approximately 55%.

The FMM method adds to manufacturing costs as expensive new FMMs must be produced whenever the panel size or resolution changes. In addition, due to the inherent properties of metal, large masks tend to sag in the center under their own weight, causing misalignment and sometimes resulting in color-mixing defects.

FLiPP eliminates the disadvantages associated with the metal plates used in the FMM process that has been the mainstream OLED manufacturing method for over a decade. The FMM process requires large mother glass substrates, such as 8.6^th-generation or other 8^th-generation (2,200 × 2,500 mm) substrates, to be divided and processed as half-cut substrates due to the limited size of FMM sticks.

After a year of concentrated R&D, LG Display came up with FLiPP as a new OLED manufacturing paradigm. Unlike the FMM method, which may be compared to a stencil art technique where red, green, and blue (RGB) organic materials are evaporated through tiny holes in metal plates, FLiPP coats RGB pixels in order, secures them in precise positions, and incorporates photolithography — employing precision UV light etching to erase unnecessary areas during OLED pixel patterning.

Leveraging its existing large-sized Tandem WOLED production infrastructure and technical expertise, FLiPP has allowed LG Display to become the first display company to manufacture FMM-less OLEDs using 8.5^th-generation mother glass as a single whole piece. Compared to the production of OLED laptop panels of the same size made using FMMs or other FMM-less methods that require divided substrates, FLiPP delivers up to 64% higher mother glass utilization efficiency. As a result, less substrate material is wasted and FLiPP directly translates into higher productivity and lower manufacturing costs.

As the world's only FMM-less manufacturing process for 8.5^th-generation OLED panels, LG Display has filed trademark applications for FLiPP in Korea and key global markets.

The company is strengthening its OLED technology leadership by combining RGB OLED, widely regarded as the most advanced OLED technology available today, with FLiPP, its next-generation innovative manufacturing process, to maximize production flexibility and efficiency.

One of FLiPP's greatest advantages is that it is free from panel size and resolution constraints. In theory, it can be used to produce displays ranging from 1 inch to 100 inches and can be applied not only to conventional panels but also to VR and AR displays, making it a virtually universal, "ultimate technology."

Starting with IT applications such as tablets and monitors, it will expand its range of FLiPP-manufactured panels to cover a range of products from 1-inch wearable devices to ultra-large TVs — tailoring products to customer needs.

"We were able to successfully realize FLiPP, a next-generation OLED patterning technology referred to as a 'dream technology,' by bringing together our proprietary WOLED technologies and know-how," said Choi Young-seok, CTO at LG Display. "Through our participation in IMID, we will lead next-generation OLED technologies and accelerate market differentiation."

Meanwhile, LG Display's next-generation OLED TV panel driving technology, Hyper Double Scanning (HDS), has been recognized for its technological excellence by winning the IMID "Display of the Year Award." The award is presented to the most outstanding product among those commercialized each year. LG Display is currently mass-producing its entire lineup of OLED TV panels with HDS and plans to continue leading the global premium TV panel market. 

About LG Display

LG Display Co., Ltd. [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220] is the world's leading innovator of display technologies, including thin-film transistor liquid crystal and OLED displays. The company manufactures display panels in a broad range of sizes and specifications primarily for use in TVs, notebook computers, desktop monitors, automobiles, and various other applications, including tablets and mobile devices. LG Display currently operates manufacturing facilities in Korea and China, and back-end assembly facilities in Korea, China, and Vietnam. The company has approximately 53,049 employees operating worldwide. For more news and information about LG Display, please visit www.lgdisplay.com.

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FAQ

What is LG Display's FLiPP OLED technology announced in August 2026 for LPL?

FLiPP is LG Display’s new FMM-less OLED pixel patterning method, designed to improve efficiency and performance. According to LG Display, it removes fine metal masks, enhances aperture ratio, and uses photolithography to precisely pattern RGB pixels during OLED manufacturing on large mother glass substrates.

How much does FLiPP improve OLED panel performance for LG Display (LPL)?

FLiPP increases OLED brightness by 1.6 times, extends lifespan by 2.4 times, and reduces power consumption by 13%. According to LG Display, these gains come from improving the aperture ratio of RGB pixels by around 55% compared with conventional FMM-based OLED panel production.

How does FLiPP affect LG Display’s OLED manufacturing costs and efficiency?

FLiPP allows whole 8.5th-generation mother glass to be used, avoiding half-cut processing and metal masks. According to LG Display, mother glass utilization efficiency for comparable OLED laptop panels can rise by up to 64%, reducing substrate waste and directly lowering manufacturing costs and improving productivity.

When and where will LG Display present FLiPP, and what is the scope of applications?

LG Display will unveil FLiPP at IMID 2026 in Busan from August 19, 2026, in a dedicated hall. According to LG Display, FLiPP is theoretically applicable to displays from 1 inch to 100 inches, including IT, VR, AR, wearables, monitors, and ultra-large TVs.

What does FLiPP mean for the future OLED product lineup of LG Display (NYSE:LPL)?

LG Display plans to start using FLiPP for IT products such as tablets and monitors, then expand to 1‑inch wearables through ultra-large TVs. According to LG Display, FLiPP’s lack of size and resolution constraints supports tailored OLED solutions across multiple device categories.

What is Hyper Double Scanning (HDS) in LG Display’s OLED TVs and why is it notable?

Hyper Double Scanning is LG Display’s next-generation OLED TV panel driving technology used across its current lineup. According to LG Display, HDS earned IMID’s “Display of the Year Award,” recognizing it as the most outstanding commercialized display product among annual entries at the event.

Has LG Display protected the FLiPP OLED manufacturing technology internationally?

LG Display has filed trademark applications for FLiPP in Korea and key global markets to protect the brand. According to LG Display, FLiPP is currently the world’s only FMM-less manufacturing process for 8.5th-generation OLED panels, supporting its strategy to strengthen OLED technology leadership.