LG has been working on extendable displays for years, and they’re exactly what you’re imagining right now: a screen that can twist, turn, fold, and expand. Stretchable shields are thin and lightweight, so they are designed to adhere to non-flat and curved surfaces, including clothing and skin. LG believes they will be widely used in various industries – such as clothing and fashion – once they reach the mass market.

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LG showcased its latest expandable display prototype at the LG Science Park in Seoul this month. The 12-inch screen has been stretched and expanded to 18 inches – a 50% increase and a massive improvement over the 20% expandability of the first 2022 prototype.

With a high-resolution pixel density of 100 PPI, full RGB colors and a micro-LED light source, LG confirmed that the screen can be stretched more than 10,000 times while maintaining the same image quality, even when exposed to low or high temperatures. temperature environments.

This step included improving a “special silicon substrate” typically found in contact lenses and developing a new wiring structure.

One of the potential real-world examples demonstrated by LG to illustrate the possible application of its stretchable displays was a curved and convex automotive panel that provides both touch controls and real-time information. An example of a wearable display includes a display attached to a firefighter’s uniform that could provide real-time information and statistics.

A display capable of stretching up to 50%, bending and adapting to many different shapes could be a game-changer for many industries and the way they present information. It will be fascinating to see how this evolves in the years to come.