6th generation LCD panel product off the line meaning?

Recently, "China's first 6th generation TFT-LCD production line lighting ceremony" was formally held in Hefei Jingdong Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. This marks the official entry of China's first 6th-generation line into trial production. However, the first production of the 6th generation line did not seem to have caused a "huge" sensation. Compared to the foundation stone of the year, today's "lighting" seems to be a lot of low-key.

Focus on strategic significance

Too many 8-generation line projects and too many expectations for the 8-generation line project have shifted people's attention.

The impact of the 6th-generation line's production on the minds of professionals seems even more profound. “The production of the 6th-generation line is a sign and a strategic move. Regardless of BOE's future development, this 6th-generation line can be recorded in history.” said Peng Hongbing, Director of the Basic Products Division of the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Evaluate the lighting of this line.

It was precisely because of the 6th-generation line of the BOE Hefei that caused the multinational companies to attach great importance to the development of the flat panel display industry in China. It is also because of the commissioning of the 6th generation line that we began to get rid of this situation of dependence on them. Of course, the production of the 6th-generation line still only solves the problem of whether or not there is an issue, and it is still impossible to completely reverse this situation of dependence on imports. Therefore, the significance of the 6th-generation line to reach production is strategic. “This is a sign of the history of the development of the LCD industry in China. On this basis, we must continue to improve our technical level. In the follow-up, we also include the construction of the 8th or even the 10th generation line, that is, we are at a high starting point. Continue to develop." Peng Hongbing's assessment is worth pondering.

It's not too late to make it up

There were many reasons for the stranding of the “Julong” line of 6th-generation projects four years ago. They put aside the complex background at home and abroad. At the government level five years ago, we did not put the display industry into a strategy at that time. Highly valued. The new display industry has received attention in recent years. In the past two or three years, the government has gradually realized that the flat panel display industry has played a large role in the overall upgrading of electronic information industry and adjustment of strategic structure. First, the quality and quantity of the display industry are very large. Second, Flat panel display is completely a product of transformation. Regardless of whether it is challenged by the newer generation of display technology, liquid crystal display technology will continue to develop for a long time in the future. This is no objection.

In recent years, the state has successively introduced many encouraging policies to support the development of the new flat panel display industry. Whether it is the national long-term development plan or the joint support policy of ministries and commissions, the new flat panel display industry has been regarded as a key development area, and it is also considered by the government. Some corrections have been made. We believe that in the future, the government will increase its support in this area. The production of the 6th-generation line further strengthened investors' confidence and strengthened the country's determination to support the development of the industry.

Relieve the "pain" of "shortage"

BOE Hefei 6th Generation Line is the first high-level generation line independently established in mainland China, and is also the first large-scale electronic information industry project after the government’s 4 trillion investment and electronic information industry revitalization plan was announced. The 6th generation BOE line of Hefei completely ended the history of LCD TVs with 32-inch or more screens without domestic screens, and raised the “Chinese creation” level of the Chinese electronic information industry to a new level.

The 6th generation BOE Hefei line started in April 2009 with a total investment of RMB17.5 billion. It has a design capacity of 90K glass substrates per month. It mainly produces liquid crystal displays for TVs and computer monitors under 37 inches. After the project is expected to reach production capacity, it will have an annual output of more than 15 million LCD screens and sales revenue of 12 billion yuan.

According to statistics, the liquid crystal display industry has a significant value, accounting for more than 70% of the manufacturing cost of LCD TVs. "Lacking of screens" has become a "pain" for more than ten years in China's color TV industry. All along, China's large-size LCD TV display screens are highly dependent on imports. Among them, more than 32 inches LCD screen is 100% dependent on imports. BOE Hefei 6th-generation line successfully achieved product lighting, ending the history of LCD TVs with more than 32 inches without domestic panels. By the third quarter of 2011, BOE Beijing’s 8.5th generation line will begin production, and China will fully implement the localization of a full range of LCD screens from 1.8 inches to 55 inches.

The commissioning of the BOE Hefei 6th generation line can effectively alleviate the pain of the “out of screen” in the domestic color TV industry, and has played a positive role in promoting the improvement of the flat panel display industry chain in China. With the gradual production of BOE's 6th-generation line and the Beijing 8.5-generation line, the LCD display industry in mainland China is expected to usher in a leap-forward development.

Create the most competitive 6th generation line

The yield rate is an important indicator to consider whether the production line is profitable or competitive. The first batch of products of the 6th generation line will be successfully turned off and will be mass-produced in mid-October. The first goal after mass production is to pass 90% of the yield rate before December 31 of this year. For the first time across the board on September 2, the yield of BOE 6th-generation Hefei line exceeded expectations by 90.1%. "The 6th-generation line's yield rate of 90.1% is not an accidental event. This is the result of long-term accumulation." Wang Dongsheng, chairman of BOE Group, was very impressed. Because of the long-term accumulation, BOE will not lose to foreign companies. It is reported that BOE has started the "3098" project, which means that on the basis of 90K, through technological innovation, the existing 90K production capacity will be increased by 30% to 120K. “98” refers to the yield rate, and now the yield rate of first-tier companies is generally around 94%. BOE dares to take the lead in the world, and the yield rate before the end of next year will reach 98%. In the shortest time, Hefei 6th generation line will be built into “the most competitive 6th generation line in the world”. BOE is confident and has this strength.

After the 6th-generation line reaches production, it will have a significant impact on BOE. It will reduce the pressure on its 5th-generation Beijing line. After the Beijing 8.5-generation line is put into operation in September next year, BOE’s product coverage will be more complete. It is not difficult to see that the second half of next year is a turning point for BOE. It is also a key point. This is not a key point in the development of China's LCD industry. In the new global structure of the liquid crystal display industry, Chinese power is rapidly rising. The LCD industry in Mainland China will usher in a new era.