Taiwanese researchers have designed an amazingly flexible 6" color AMOLED. The display - which measures just 0.01cm thick - is capable of rendering images even when folded.
According to OLED-Info, the new panel was manufactured using advanced FlexUPD technology and remains on track to power next-gen, flexible e-readers from AUO.
So, how does FlexUPD work?
Well, the ultra-flexible technique was apparently inspired by traditional Taiwan crepe-making.
Indeed, FlexUPD utilizes simultaneous adhesive and non-adhesive bonding.
This unique methodology creates a "de-bonding" layer which is then conveniently positioned between the glass and flexible substrate.The layer remains in place on the production glass substrate during the fabrication process, as it is entirely non-adhesive to the polyimide (PI) film stacked on top - much like a layer of non-stick material separating a crepe from the pan.
Source: TGDaily