Konica Minolta has launched the first inkjet printhead, capable of printing OLED displays.
The printhead, KM128SNG-MB, is a high-precision inkjet which can be used to produce the displays, as well as other printed electronics. It is manufactured from silicon MEMS technology, which allows the printhead to be small, measuring just 38mm wide, with 128 nozzles a row, according to the SlashGear.com website. The development could lead to OLED displays being produced using roll-to-roll manufacturing.
The printhead is optimised for resistance to the inked used, and for low viscosity inks that are used in industrial applications. It will go on sale in sample quantities in Q2 2012.
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Konica Minolta outs first OLED inkjet printhead in the world
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