NEWS: OIDA Discusses Displays at LED EXPO 2007

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OIDA Discusses Displays at
LED EXPO 2007
Dr. Lebby's talk focused on OIDA's roadmap and
projections for the display industry

Seoul, Korea, 30-31 May 2007 - Dr. Michael Lebby, president and CEO of the Optoelectronics Industry Development Association (OIDA) in Washington, DC kicked off the two-day FPD Seminar at LED Expo in Seoul, Korea. He was also co-chair the 2007 FPD Seminar with Dr. Jang Hyok Kwon, professor at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, Korea. After a successful launch in 2006 as a one-day program, the FPD Seminar was expanded in 2007 to a full two-day schedule held on May 30 and 31. Speakers for the program included a roster of industry thought leaders from Korea and abroad. Dr. Lebby presented the OIDA view on optoelectronic markets and the display market as well as some OIDA display roadmaps. "Display markets are on a better than 11% compound growth trend," said Dr. Lebby. "And while LCDs will dominate for the near term, laser TV at the large end and OLED displays at the small end will make significant inroads." He also noted that mobile projection will be a key new application segment with no obvious technology winner yet. Lastly, in 10 years, 3D displays and flexible displays will be key new applications.

OIDA has new or revised roadmaps for LCDs, OLEDs, and Projection Displays available exclusively to members. OIDA market summaries for the display market are published annually and also available to members for 6 months prior to general market availability.

About OIDA

The Optoelectronics Industry Development Association (OIDA) is a Washington DC-based, not-for-profit association that serves as the nexus for vision, transformation, and growth of the optoelectronics industry. OIDA advances the competitiveness of its members by focusing on the business of technology, not just technology itself. OIDA members include the leading providers of optoelectronic components and systems enabled by optoelectronics, as well as universities and research institutions. OIDA provides roadmaps, reports, and market data for the optoelectronics industry, serves as the voice of industry to government and academia, acts as liaison with other optoelectronic industry associations worldwide, and provides a network for the exchange of ideas and information within the optoelectronics community. Learn more about OIDA at www.oida.org.