韩媒：惠科或投资建设第6代OLED产线

Core Viewpoint - Huike is considering building a 6th generation OLED production line in Mianyang, Sichuan Province, China, and has submitted an approval application to the government in the first half of the year, although specific technology details were not disclosed [1][2]. Group 1: Technology Evaluation - Huike is evaluating two technology options for the OLED production line: the "Full-Cut Fine Metal Mask (FMM)" process and the "eLEAP" process, which does not use FMM [1]. - The FMM process involves a thin metal layer with holes for depositing RGB subpixels, while the eLEAP technology allows for patterning RGB subpixels without FMM, potentially doubling maximum brightness and tripling lifespan [1][5]. Group 2: Market Position and Challenges - Huike aims to enter the OLED IT product market and faces challenges with both technology options [2]. - As a leading panel manufacturer alongside BOE and TCL, Huike currently operates four G8.6 LCD production lines but lacks OLED panel production lines [3]. - The investment decision for the 6th generation OLED line is expected to be finalized in the first half of next year, but equipment manufacturers are cautious about the feasibility of the new technologies [3][5]. Group 3: Industry Concerns - Concerns about market oversupply are significant, especially with Samsung Display and BOE set to operate their 8.6 generation IT OLED production lines, which could meet global demand [5]. - A representative from an equipment manufacturer noted that while the FMM OLED half-cut system is mature, transitioning to a full-cut system is challenging, and the eLEAP technology's practicality and cost-effectiveness need further validation [5].