TCL CSOT has commenced moving production equipment into its t8 factory in Guangzhou, China, marking a critical milestone in the transition to the equipment installation and commissioning phase. The facility is an 8.6-generation inkjet-printed OLED production line, with mass production targeted for Q4 2027. Construction began on September 16, 2025, and the main structure was completed in just 226 days. The project represents a total investment of approximately RMB 29.5 billion ($4.42 billion).
Once operational, the t8 fab will process around 22,500 glass substrates monthly, each measuring 2,290 x 2,620 mm, suitable for medium to large-sized OLED panels. Initial production will focus on displays for tablets, notebooks, and monitors. TCL CSOT is also exploring the potential of inkjet-printed OLED technology for flexible and foldable panels. The company has spent 13 years developing this technology, moving from laboratory prototypes to commercial manufacturing, aiming to lower production costs.
Unlike conventional OLED manufacturing, which relies on vacuum thermal evaporation, inkjet printing applies organic materials directly onto the substrate using digitally controlled equipment. The t8 line will serve as a crucial test of whether this method can achieve the production volumes and cost-efficiency needed to compete with established OLED manufacturing techniques.
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