Aiming to create values with next-generation display technologies

The numerous advantages of Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) include thinness, light weight, low power-consumption and high image-quality. They find their use in human-machine interfaces of various products, ranging from large-screen TV sets and digital signage systems to mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones. Recent advancements in LCD technologies are remarkable, as shown by Super Hi-Vision 8K TV screens and 5-inch smartphone displays of a higher resolution than Hi-Vision. Other novel display devices under development, such as MEMS and flexible OLED displays, address applications not covered by LCDs. The technologies Sharp obtained through the development of IGZO provide a solid foundation for the development of these novel display devices, some of which are discussed in this issue.