A new venture has been announced between Corning and Samsung, which introduces a new glass substrate technology, called ‘Lotus’.

The glass will form a high-quality substrate for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels, with enhanced dimensional stability even when exposed to the high temperatures required for OLED production.

The aim is to provide a thin surface, with fewer irregularities, that remains consistent over a wider range of temperatures. In turn, this will enable the creation of OLED displays with superior densities, response times and power consumption.

The technology is currently in production and Samsung’s part of the arrangement is to ensure it is manufactured in the large volumes required for entry into the mobile device market. However, it is not being presented as a replacement for the recently announced Gorilla Glass 2.0, as it has a different molecular make-up.