LG Display’s ‘stretchable’ display could attach to skin and furniture

The display can be folded, twisted, and stretched from 12 to 14 inches

The display has a resolution of 100ppi and is able to display full-color. The prototype was made using micro LEDs with a sub-40m pitch that were built into a Silicon Substrate. This allows it to be stretched in any direction by up to 20% and is similar to a rubber band.

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There are other styles of flexible display technology that have been available for some time. The new stretchable display technology is said to be capable of comfortably withstanding heavy external impacts.

Thin and light, stretchy displays can be attached to curved surfaces such as skin, clothing, and furniture, according to a press release. The company hasn't announced any products that will feature the technology, but expect it to eventually be used in industries such as Wearables, Mobility, Smart Devices, and gaming. The first prototype of a stretchable screen is being developed by a Korean company as part of a government led development project.

There are other companies looking at stretchable displays. The viability of the tech in real-world applications was demonstrated by the creation of a stretchable screen in a prototype heart rate monitor.

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