OLEDWorks and Japan Display Inc. to establish advanced display manufacturing facility in the U.S.
OLEDWorks and Japan Display Inc. (JDI) have announced plans to establish an advanced display fab in the United States. The project will bring together JDI’s display technology and manufacturing expertise with OLEDWorks' advanced multi-stack OLED technology, manufacturing and product capabilities. According to the companies, the new facility will produce high-performance displays for critical industries including defense, automotive, and medical applications. OLEDWorks and JDI have developed a manufacturing plan that is designed to:
- Improve partnerships with U.S. suppliers of critical components, equipment, and materials
- Deepen existing relationships with university partners to expand human resources required to expand display production in the U.S.
- Produce high-performance displays that meet both the near-term requirements and long-term technology roadmaps of their customers
What people are saying
In a recent quote, OLEDWorks CEO, David DeJoy, said, "Our collaboration marks a transformative step enabling production of high-performance flat panel displays in the U.S. Our plan will ensure that key industries have access to secure, reliable, high-performance displays manufactured in the United States."
Scott Callon, JDI CEO, added, "With this strategic partnership, OLEDWorks and JDI are creating a secure, sustainable, and innovative ecosystem for advanced display production in the United States. Advanced displays are foundational to 21st century industrial competitiveness and national security. The U.S. needs this capability, and we are going to deliver it.”
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During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
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