On January 6, 2025, the Global Procurement Matchmaking Conference and 2025 Shenzhen Lighting and Display Engineering Industry Association (SLDA) Annual Meeting was held at the Delux International Hotel in Shenzhen. The event brought together industry-leading companies and experts to discuss the future trends in the display and lighting sectors. During the event, the Mini-LED / Micro-LED Display Application Technology Summit took place, where Deng Hanqing, Vice President of Shenzhen Absen Optoelectronic Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech titled “The Future Outlook of Micro LED.”
In his speech, Vice President Deng Hanqing provided a comprehensive overview of the current development of Micro LED technology, covering two main areas: industry trends and technological breakthroughs, while also detailing Absen’s innovations and applications in the field.
Industry Trend Analysis
Vice President Deng Hanqing began by analyzing the development trends in large-screen display technology starting from traditional LED. He mentioned that with the integration of new technologies and the diversification of application scenarios, Micro LED and Mini LED technologies are rapidly becoming mainstream trends in the display industry. Notably, in the small-pitch display sector, the market size has already approached $4 billion, with an expected annual growth rate of 10%, highlighting the crucial role these technologies play in the industry.
He emphasized that the display industry is currently experiencing a trend of technological crossover and integration. Traditional technologies such as SMD, COB, and MIP are continuously evolving towards more integrated and advanced solutions. Among these, COB technology has taken the lead in displays with pixel pitches below 1.0mm, improving display performance and cost-efficiency. Looking ahead, Vice President Deng predicted that, as more companies enter the market and technology progresses, the Micro LED market will face even fiercer competition.
Application Scenarios and Customer Demands
In his analysis of market demand, Vice President Deng highlighted the enormous potential of Micro LED technology in a variety of applications, especially in areas like corporate education, control rooms, security monitoring, and retail displays. For these customers, the core requirement is not solely based on technical specifications, but on the actual display experience, such as image clarity, contrast, wide viewing angles, vivid color reproduction, and uniform brightness.
He noted that while technological advancements continue, the ultimate goal remains to meet customer needs. Therefore, Absen is committed to continuously enhancing its technical capabilities, ensuring that its products are tailored to customer applications in an increasingly competitive market.
Technological Innovations and Breakthroughs
Vice President Deng then delved into the latest innovations and technological breakthroughs in Micro LED at Absen. Although the industry has made significant progress, Deng emphasized that continuous technological innovation is needed to meet market demands. Particularly in the multidimensional enhancement of display effects, Absen has made remarkable progress in Micro LED technology.
Aligning Technology with Customer Needs
Deng stressed that customer needs are always the driving force behind Micro LED technology advancements. Customers are less concerned with technical details but more focused on the visual impact of display effects. Basic customer demands include image clarity, high contrast, wide viewing angles, vivid colors, and uniform brightness — all of which reflect the market’s desire for higher-quality display performance, which must be achieved through ongoing technological breakthroughs.
One particular technological highlight is MIP (Micro LED Packaging Technology). Absen recently introduced the 0202 chip (0.2mm × 0.2mm), which is ten times smaller than traditional emitting chips. This breakthrough significantly increases the area of black regions on displays, achieving more than 99.3% coverage. This innovation enhances the depth and contrast of black areas, greatly improving the overall display quality.
Additionally, Absen has made significant progress in light transmittance, increasing it to over 95%. This reduces light loss and enhances both brightness and contrast, further optimizing the display quality.
Absen’s Market Leadership in Micro LED
Through these technological innovations, Absen has achieved significant breakthroughs in Micro LED technology, particularly in black region performance and contrast, far surpassing traditional display technologies. Deng noted that these advancements have not only improved display quality but also helped raise industry standards, attracting widespread attention globally.
Advances in Display Quality
Deng outlined the technical breakthroughs Absen has made in improving display effects, particularly in the following areas:
- Black Region Coverage: The use of the 0202 chip has increased the black region’s coverage to 99.3%, enhancing the depth of black areas and creating sharper contrast.
- Brightness and Color Consistency: By improving light transmittance and optimizing brightness, Absen has ensured that display effects remain uniform at various levels, enhancing overall brightness and color consistency.
- Contrast Enhancement: Absen’s innovations have achieved a million-level contrast, showcasing the significant advantages of Micro LED over traditional display technologies.
Looking to the Future: Continuous Innovation and Expansion
Looking ahead, Deng announced that Absen plans to continue focusing on viewing angles, brightness uniformity, color gamut expansion, and RGB consistency to drive further development of Micro LED technology and meet the growing demands of high-end markets. With ongoing technological breakthroughs, Absen intends to expand its share of the high-end display market and promote the global application of display technologies.
Absen’s Technological Layout and Developments
Reflecting on Absen’s journey in Micro LED technology, Vice President Deng recounted the company’s evolution from early research in IMD technology to the introduction of COB products. In 2018, Absen launched its first 1.9mm COB product, marking a significant step forward. In 2021, the company introduced the CL Series high-brightness products, further expanding their market applications. In 2024, Absen made significant strides in Micro LED packaging technology, unveiling the 0202 packaging technology, along with HTB packaging technology and APMS intelligent power management technology. These innovations are poised to broaden the scope of Micro LED applications in various scenarios.
Moreover, Absen has made substantial progress in the core technologies behind Micro LED, making breakthroughs in areas such as chip technology, transfer and bonding, packaging, driving, mechanical precision control, calibration, control systems, and testing & maintenance. The company has also integrated its upstream and downstream supply chains, ensuring the provision of optimal product solutions for its clients.
Absen Micro LED Product Demonstrations and Comparisons
During his presentation, Vice President Deng showcased Absen’s latest Micro LED product samples and compared them to traditional COB products. Through the comparison, it was evident that Absen’s Micro LED products demonstrated notable technological advancements in brightness, contrast, reduction of reflection, and uniformity. Most notably, the improvement in dark regions stood out. The comparison video allowed the audience to see Absen’s Micro LED products display deep blacks in dark scenes, far surpassing the performance of traditional COB products, confirming the superior display quality of Absen’s Micro LED technology.
Future Outlook: Absen’s Micro LED Strategy
In conclusion, Vice President Deng shared his outlook on Absen’s future in the Micro LED field, stating that as technology continues to evolve, the company will expand its Micro LED applications into more diverse scenarios, including large-screen displays, advertising displays, and stage performances. Additionally, Absen will continue to invest heavily in research and development to drive innovation and expand the application of Micro LED technology across various niche markets.
Conclusion
Vice President Deng Hanqing’s insightful presentation provided attendees with a deep understanding of the Micro LED technology landscape and showcased Absen’s technological innovations and achievements in this area. As Micro LED technology matures and application scenarios expand, Absen is well-positioned to lead the way in driving innovation in the display industry.
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