We are an industry-led, public/private partnership providing a common platform for FPD manufacturers/developers and their supplier base to develop the next generation of manufacturing equipment and materials.
We will oversee and administer funds provided by the U.S. Government through the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) for this purpose. The specific mission includes development of the manufacturing equipment, materials, components, and processes required for more cost-effective fabrication of current and next generation display products. A special emphasis is on the developments necessary to enable displays to be fabricated on flexible substrates as part of the Army's Flexible Display Initiative. An emphasis is also being placed on developments directed at enabling web-based (roll-to-roll) manufacturing of displays and other electronic components and packages.
Pre-proposals Due: January 11, 2008