Smartkem to Premiere MicroLED Smart Backlight Demonstration for Next Generation LCD Displays in Automotive Industry
Smartkem (SMTK) has unveiled a groundbreaking MicroLED Smart Backlight demonstration at Touch Taiwan 2025, showcasing potential advancements in LCD display technology for the automotive industry. The company has developed the MiP4, a package of four MicroLEDs utilizing Smartkem's chip-first architecture and proprietary interlayer dielectric semiconductor materials.
The demonstration features a 12.3in MicroLED Smart Backlight that delivers enhanced brightness and improved contrast in LCD screens commonly used in automotive applications. According to CEO Ian Jenks, the automotive display market is projected to reach over 25 million units by 2030, with each unit potentially utilizing more than 500 MiP4s.
Smartkem (SMTK) ha presentato una dimostrazione rivoluzionaria di MicroLED Smart Backlight al Touch Taiwan 2025, mostrando potenziali progressi nella tecnologia dei display LCD per l'industria automobilistica. L'azienda ha sviluppato il MiP4, un pacchetto composto da quattro MicroLED che utilizza l'architettura chip-first di Smartkem e materiali semiconduttori dielettrici proprietari per lo strato intermedio.
La dimostrazione presenta un MicroLED Smart Backlight da 12,3 pollici che offre una maggiore luminosità e un contrasto migliorato negli schermi LCD comunemente impiegati nelle applicazioni automotive. Secondo il CEO Ian Jenks, il mercato dei display automobilistici è previsto superare i 25 milioni di unità entro il 2030, con ogni unità che potrebbe utilizzare più di 500 MiP4.
Smartkem (SMTK) ha presentado una demostración innovadora de MicroLED Smart Backlight en Touch Taiwan 2025, mostrando posibles avances en la tecnología de pantallas LCD para la industria automotriz. La compañía ha desarrollado el MiP4, un paquete de cuatro MicroLED que utiliza la arquitectura chip-first de Smartkem y materiales semiconductores dieléctricos propietarios para la capa intermedia.
La demostración incluye un MicroLED Smart Backlight de 12,3 pulgadas que ofrece mayor brillo y mejor contraste en pantallas LCD comúnmente usadas en aplicaciones automotrices. Según el CEO Ian Jenks, se proyecta que el mercado de pantallas automotrices alcance más de 25 millones de unidades para 2030, con cada unidad potencialmente utilizando más de 500 MiP4.
Smartkem (SMTK)은 2025년 Touch Taiwan에서 혁신적인 MicroLED 스마트 백라이트 시연을 공개하며 자동차 산업용 LCD 디스플레이 기술의 잠재적 발전을 선보였습니다. 이 회사는 Smartkem의 칩 우선 아키텍처와 독자적인 층간 유전체 반도체 소재를 활용한 4개의 MicroLED 패키지인 MiP4를 개발했습니다.
시연에는 자동차용으로 널리 사용되는 LCD 화면에서 향상된 밝기와 뛰어난 명암비를 제공하는 12.3인치 MicroLED 스마트 백라이트가 포함되어 있습니다. CEO Ian Jenks에 따르면, 자동차 디스플레이 시장은 2030년까지 2,500만 대 이상에 이를 것으로 예상되며, 각 단위는 500개 이상의 MiP4를 사용할 수 있습니다.
Smartkem (SMTK) a dévoilé une démonstration révolutionnaire de MicroLED Smart Backlight lors du Touch Taiwan 2025, mettant en avant des avancées potentielles dans la technologie des écrans LCD pour l'industrie automobile. L'entreprise a développé le MiP4, un module composé de quatre MicroLED utilisant l'architecture chip-first de Smartkem et des matériaux semi-conducteurs diélectriques propriétaires pour la couche intermédiaire.
La démonstration présente un MicroLED Smart Backlight de 12,3 pouces offrant une luminosité accrue et un contraste amélioré sur des écrans LCD couramment utilisés dans les applications automobiles. Selon le PDG Ian Jenks, le marché des écrans automobiles devrait dépasser les 25 millions d'unités d'ici 2030, chaque unité pouvant potentiellement utiliser plus de 500 MiP4.
Smartkem (SMTK) hat auf der Touch Taiwan 2025 eine bahnbrechende MicroLED Smart Backlight-Demonstration vorgestellt, die potenzielle Fortschritte in der LCD-Display-Technologie für die Automobilindustrie zeigt. Das Unternehmen hat das MiP4 entwickelt, ein Paket aus vier MicroLEDs, das Smartkems Chip-First-Architektur und proprietäre dielektrische Halbleitermaterialien für Zwischenschichten nutzt.
Die Demonstration zeigt ein 12,3 Zoll großes MicroLED Smart Backlight, das eine verbesserte Helligkeit und besseren Kontrast bei LCD-Bildschirmen bietet, die häufig in der Automobilanwendung verwendet werden. Laut CEO Ian Jenks wird der Markt für Automobildisplays bis 2030 voraussichtlich über 25 Millionen Einheiten erreichen, wobei jede Einheit potenziell mehr als 500 MiP4 verwenden könnte.
- Development of innovative MiP4 technology with potential to transform automotive display market
- Large market opportunity with projected 25 million automotive display units by 2030
- Each unit could use 500+ MiP4s, indicating significant revenue potential
- Technology still in demonstration phase, not yet commercialized
- Market penetration and adoption timeline uncertain
MicroLED Smart Backlight demonstration can be found at Smartkem booth no. M505 at Touch Taiwan 2025.
Smartkem CEO Ian Jenks to Deliver Keynote Address on MicroLED Smart Backlight.
Smartkem has developed the "MiP4", a package of four MicroLEDs connected using Smartkem's chip-first architecture and its unique interlayer dielectric semiconductor materials. A demonstration of the first application of the MiP4: a 12.3in MicroLED Smart Backlight, has now been unveiled at
Smartkem Chairman and CEO Ian Jenks said, "We are thrilled to be demonstrating the first application of our MiP4 here at Touch Taiwan. This microLED backlight demonstrates the capability our unique semiconductor materials to revolutionize existing display markets, including LCD displays used in the automotive industry. This market holds huge opportunity for Smartkem as it is forecast to reach more than 25 million units by 20301, each of which would use more than 500 MiP4s."
Smartkem Chairman and CEO Ian Jenks will deliver a keynote address on Smartkem's MicroLED Smart Backlight on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 16:00 local time at Touch Taiwan 2025.
For more information or to schedule a meeting with Smartkem's leadership team during Touch Taiwan 2025, please contact:
Michelle Ouyang
Head of Business Development
m.ouyang@smartkem.com
About Smartkem
Smartkem is seeking to change the world of electronics with a new class of transistors developed using its proprietary advanced semiconductor materials. Our TRUFLEX® materials can be used in a range of applications including next generation MicroLED, LCD and AMOLED displays, as well as advanced computer and AI chip packaging, and a new type of sensor.
Smartkem's MiP4 is designed to replace existing MiniLED packages in LCD backlights and signage applications. The MiP4 will offer higher brightness at lower power, lower production costs, and compatibility with existing MiniLED die bonding equipment. MiP4s are expected to ship -on-blue tape format for seamless industry adoption.
For MicroLED display applications, Smartkem's low temperature process allows its liquid transistors to be poured directly onto MicroLEDs, eliminating the need to use current high-cost, low-yield manufacturing processes. This innovation is expected to reduce defects and enhance yield, and to integrate seamlessly into existing manufacturing infrastructure, with the potential to make MicroLED displays more commercially viable across a number of sectors including smartphones, wearables, automotives and digital signage.
Smartkem designs and develops its materials at its research and development facility in
The company has an extensive IP portfolio including 138 granted patents across 17 patent families, 16 pending patents and 40 codified trade secrets. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
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