Rohm showcased its OLED technology as a light source at CEATEC. The prototype emitted brightness levels around 3000 to 4000 cd/m2 with flahes of 100,000 cd/m2. Clearly, the type of light source Rohm is targeting with its OLED solutions were flashlights and residential (commercial?) lamps. A unique feature of the OLED lamp was that it [...]

On July 12, Taiwan-based Forhouse and German-based Degussa AG held an opening ceremony for their joint venture to manufacture optical-grade polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) molding compounds for light guide panels and diffuser films used in backlight units (BLUs). Degussa hols 51% and Forhouse holds the rest. The PMMA plant will have a 40,000-ton annual capacity. [...]