Apple's first watch with a microLED display got delayed due to production challenges
It appears that Apple, one of the tech world's major names, lags behind its planned schedule for the new smartwatch model.
Apple's anticipated release of a micro-LED Apple Watch has hit a snag, as new supply chain information suggests manufacturing obstacles are causing delays. LG, a leading supplier of microLED screens for Apple, is grappling with the complexities of microLED panel production to make it more commercially viable.
Last month, the market research firm TrendForce pinpointed the manufacturing process's intricacies as the main reason for this delay. They highlighted that the initially proposed release year for the product was 2025.
Apple's first watch with a microLED display got delayed due to production challenges
MicroLED displays represent the future of screen technology, yet transitioning to mass production has been hindered by the exorbitant costs. These expenses are primarily attributed to low yields. The tiny dimensions of the LEDs complicate the production process, leading to a higher rate of defective units. However, LG has reportedly identified a method to correct these defects in the panels, but the implementation comes with a hefty price tag.
To further refine their production techniques, LG has procured 14 patents from Taiwanese firm Ultra Display Technology. Awarded in the United States, these patents primarily focus on enhancing the positioning of microLED chips to achieve better yields.
The introduction of the microLED feature in Apple's watches will be initiated with the Ultra model. Subsequently, the company intends to incorporate this technology into its standard watch models.
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