LG-backed Japanese startup eyes mass production of new OLED material

Electronics LG-backed Japanese startup eyes mass production of new OLED material Kyushu University spinout developed tech to improve display colors, efficiency Kyulux is developing a new material for OLED displays that does not use rare metals. (Kyulux) EMI OKADA November 10, 2026 03:05 JST TOKYO -- A startup out of Japan's Kyushu University backed by South Korea's LG Display plans to begin mass production as early as 2028 of a new material for OLED display panels that would eliminate reliance on expensive precious metals. Read Next Supply Chain Former iPhone display plant in Japan to start new life in chip supply chain Semiconductors Samsung posts tech's biggest ever profit with blockbuster third quarter Startups Nagoya University-linked startup regenerates Thai soil with microbes Business trends Samsung, LG display units take on China rivals with high-end OLED push Artificial intelligence Japan to tap AI to speed up materials development 10-fold Interview Japan chip startup targets AI boom as industry focus turns to materials Latest on Electronics Electronics India's electronics firms face PCB squeeze as AI demand drives up costs Electronics Japan's Nidec misses deadline to obtain unqualified audit opinion Electronics Vietnam security ministry seeks Samsung's help on AI and chips Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.