LG showcases futuristic stretchable display that can expand 50 percent | Tech Tips
LG has done something incredibly groundbreaking in the world of display technology. The South Korean brand unveiled a prototype of a stretchable display. However, this isn’t the first time as the company showcased a prototype in 2022. It had a 20 percent rate that LG has improved and doubled with the latest prototype. It’s worth noting that the stretchable display is just a prototype so it won’t likely see the light of day. LG calls it the ultimate display technology.
LG stretchable display showcased
- The LG stretchable display tech, shared on the company’s Korean newsroom, is capable of expanding up to 50 percent. This means that the 12-inch screen can stretch to 18 inches.
- The brand says that when the screen is expanded, it still maintains a higher resolution with a 100 ppi pixel density and full RGB colour.
- LG has utilised micro-LEDs for durability. The display can withstand up to 10,000 repeated stretches. It can also endure tough conditions like extreme temperatures or shocks.
- The company achieved a 50 percent elongation rate with a special silicon substrate material and a unique display wiring design.
- Stretchable displays are said to be thin, lightweight, and adhere to curved surfaces.
- The striking highlight is that the display does not only stretch as the name suggests, but it can also be bent, folded, and twisted into various shapes.
- There are various possible use cases of the LG stretchable display across sectors.
- The company showcased some options like a stretchable automotive panel and a wearable version for firefighters.
LG’s stretchable display won’t likely make its way to the mass consumer segment. It may be only applied to specific use cases. The company anticipates that the tech could be utilised across fashion, mobility, and wearables industries. It still remains to be seen when we might see LG’s stretchable display in real-world scenarios.
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