JOLED Display Adopted for EIZO Brand-New Entertainment Monitor

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TOKYO, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- JOLED Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tadashi Ishibashi), which develops, manufactures, and sells OLED displays, announced that their OLED display has been adopted for the brand-new entertainment monitor FORIS NOVA by EIZO Corporation (headquartered in Hakusan, Ishikawa; President & CEO: Yoshitaka Jitsumori), a renowned Visual Technology Company that provides various video solutions.

FORIS NOVA, the first OLED product for EIZO, is a next-generation entertainment monitor that is ideal for watching videos and playing games. It will be released at the EIZO official online shop EIZO Direct (Japan) on November 1, followed by launches in the United States, Europe, and China. EIZO stated in their press release that, "In addition to the use of OLED with exceptional black expression, the compact 21.6-inch body / 4K high-definition and HDR-compatibility realize a more realistic video display. FORIS NOVA will provide a new viewing experience of enjoying high-quality video content in private spaces such as a study or library."

"As a Visual Technology Company that creates new value for imaging solutions through the introduction of cutting-edge technologies and devices, we are excited to now provide the next-generation in content viewing by employing JOLED's high-definition 4K OLED," said Hiroshi Nagai, Senior Manager for Product Technology, Strategic Business Development at EIZO Corporation.

"We are confident that EIZO's high-quality and high-performance product group and JOLED's medium-sized, high-definition OLED display have a high affinity. We hope to continue working together with EIZO to strengthen product development, targeting high-end monitors," said Taro Funamoto, Executive Officer, Deputy Head of Panel Business Division, JOLED Inc.

The OLED display market is expected to double from 2018 to US $48.5 billion in 2025, and steady growth is also expected for medium-sized products.*1 With the proprietary RGB printing technology for producing OLED displays, which enables efficient production and represents a major innovation within the OLED industry, JOLED will contribute to the market expansion through offering medium-sized, high-definition OLED displays demanded by the market. JOLED will continue to take on challenges with the aim of leading the OLED industry, fulfilling its mission to realize a world full of excitement and emotion, drawing on leading-edge devices.
*1: 2019 IHS Markit

About EIZO FORIS NOVA
Product Name: FORIS NOVA 21.6 inch 4K OLED Monitor
Release Date:    November 1, 2019 in Japan *Date may differ for other countries
Available Area: Japan, the United States, Europe, and China
Price: Open price
Product Special Page: https://www.eizoglobal.com/products/foris/nova/sp/

About EIZO
EIZO (TSE:6737), which means image in Japanese, is a visual technology company that develops and manufactures high-end display solutions. EIZO integrates hardware and software technologies with consulting, web hosting, and other services to help customers in business, graphics, gaming, medicine, maritime, air traffic control, and other fields work more comfortably, efficiently, and creatively. Headquartered in Hakusan, Japan, EIZO has R&D and manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, Germany, and the US, and representation in more than 90 countries.
https://www.eizoglobal.com/

About JOLED
JOLED Inc. conducts research, development, manufacturing, and sales activities for OLED displays, their parts, materials, manufacturing equipment, and associated products. JOLED is the only company in the world*2 that produces 4K OLED displays by printing method. Currently, the company is constructing the world's first mass-production lines in Nomi, Ishikawa.
JOLED will produce medium-sized (10- to 32-inch) printed OLED displays for use in areas such as high-end monitors and automotive displays. At the same time, JOLED will strongly proceed R&D for flexible and foldable OLED for practical use.
https://www.j-oled.com/eng/
*2: Research by JOLED, as of September 2019

About printed OLED displays
OLED is a self-illuminating device that delivers superb picture quality with high contrast, high color reproducibility, and fast response rate. It also combines advantages such as an ultra-thin profile, light weight, and flexibility. Owing to these characteristics, OLED is gaining attention as a next-generation display that will create new applications in a wide range of fields.

The printing method, which is one of the production methods for OLED display, applies and forms OLED materials by printing. With its simple production processes and the flexibility to cope with diverse screen sizes, the technology is expected to represent a major innovation in OLED display production.

SOURCE JOLED Inc.