On December 29, the world's first 8.6th generation OLED glass substrate, developed and produced by CNBM's Glass New Materials Research Institute and Bengbu Zhongguang Electronics, was successfully rolled off the production line in Bengbu, Anhui. This marks the dawn of a new era for "Made-in-China" high-generation OLED glass substrates.

Supported by China's 14th Five-Year Plan and the national key R&D project "Key Technologies for OLED Display Glass Materials," the project team conducted foundational research on OLED glass material structures, performance design, and thermal process simulations. The result is the development of core technologies and equipment for the production of ultra-thin, high-quality 8.6th generation OLED glass substrates with complete intellectual property rights. This achievement not only sets a global precedent for the production of 8.6th generation OLED glass substrates but also plays a key role in enhancing China's self-sufficiency in the OLED display industry, driving high-quality development in the new display sector.

OLED displays are known for their self-illumination, ultra-high contrast, wide viewing angles, and broad color gamuts, making them the next-generation mainstream display technology. Major players such as Samsung in South Korea and leading domestic companies like BOE and Visionox have launched 8.6th generation OLED panel production lines. The 8.6th generation OLED glass substrate is essential for OLED panels, serving as the critical core material for the panels and representing the pinnacle of glass manufacturing technology. It is at the forefront of global competition in display technology and is a vital strategic material for the high-quality development of China's optoelectronic display industry.

In a related development, BOE is making rapid progress on its world-first 8.6th-generation AMOLED production line in Chengdu, Sichuan. The project, which broke ground in March 2024, achieved a major milestone in September 2024 with the completion of its main factory structure - four months ahead of schedule. With a total investment of ¥63 billion, the facility is designed for a monthly capacity of 32,000 glass substrates (2290mm×2620mm), targeting high-end IT OLED displays for laptops and tablets. Equipment installation is expected to begin in May 2025, with trial production anticipated by late 2025 and mass production scheduled for 2026, positioning China as a leader in mid-sized OLED panel manufacturing.

The successful rollout of China’s first 8.6G OLED glass substrate, combined with BOE’s accelerated AMOLED production plans, marks a strategic leap in China’s display industry. These advancements not only reduce reliance on foreign suppliers but also position China as a formidable competitor in the global high-end OLED market, challenging Samsung and LG’s dominance in next-generation displays.