GLOBAL SHIPMENTS OF OLEDs TO SURPASS $20 BILLION IN 2017 Wellesley, Mass.

According to a new technical market research report, ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (OLEDs): TECHNOLOGIES AND GLOBAL MARKETS (SMC069C) from BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com), global shipments of OLEDs totaled $3.2 billion in 2011 and $4.9 billion in 2012. Total OLED shipment value is expected to reach $20.3 billion in 2017 after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.6%. The market for OLEDs can be broken down into three segments: displays, lighting, and sensors. Displays, the largest segment in terms of cost, accounted for $4.9 billion in 2012 and should total $19.6 billion in 2017, a CAGR of 31.8%. Lighting and sensors accounted for negligibly small shares in 2011 and 2012, and are expected to be worth $700 and $2.5 million, respectively, in 2017. Organic light-emitting diodes are thin film devices that consist of organic layers sandwiched between electrodes. The basic principle behind organic light-emitting devices is electroluminescence; the material emits light in the presence of an electric current. This structure is different from the inorganic LED semiconductor approach, but both types are used for lighting, displays and microelectronic applications. Organic light-emitting diodes have an electroluminescent layer composed of organic compounds. The layer typically contains a polymer substance that allows suitable organic compounds to be deposited. The polymer layer is also responsible for the flexibility that is one of the major advantages of OLEDs vs. competing technologies. This report will help its readers:

Quantify the OLED market in 2012 and analyze growth potential through 2017 Analyze technology trends and relevant patents Review industry structure Analyze the economic, political and legal/regulatory environments for OLEDs Focus on market major market segments such as electronic displays and solid-state lighting as well as emerging market segments such as sensors.

The study should be of interest to display manufacturers, component makers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), lighting manufacturers, construction companies, distributors, and system integrators. It will also provide useful information to manufacturers of information systems,

personal computers, tablet computers, televisions, lighting systems and other consumer electronic products, instrumentation, telecommunications equipment, appliances, transportation equipment, and medical devices. Finally, its contents should interest architects, builders, and home designers. SUMMARY FIGURE GLOBAL OLED SHIPMENTS BY APPLICATION, 2011-2017 ($ MILLIONS)

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