Hardware1 hOctober 13, 2026, 18:51

BOE's glass cracking issue on B16 OLED line threatens iPad panel orders

Glass breakages at BOE's new B16 OLED factory in Chengdu have persisted for about six months, potentially blocking the company from winning Apple iPad display orders. Even two or three broken substrates per 1,000 can disrupt mass production, with equipment down for up to a day.

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BOE's glass cracking issue on B16 OLED line threatens iPad panel orders

The issue has lasted about six months on the 8.6-generation line in Chengdu
Even 2–3 broken substrates per 1,000 can disrupt mass production
Equipment downtime during glass removal reaches half a day
BOE only recently began Apple's panel qualification and hasn't found the cause

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