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TCL CSOT, a global leader in advanced display technologies and a subsidiary of TCL Technology, held a topping-out ceremony for its Gen 8.6 Inkjet-printed OLED (IJP OLED) production line in Guangzhou, China, known as the t8 project. With the completion of the main factory structure and the cleaning work, the world’s first Gen 8.6 IJP OLED production line has entered its next critical phase of development.

Key Milestone Reached: Project Enters New Stage

As a strategic initiative, the t8 project drives TCL CSOT’s next-gen display layout and IJP OLED industrial scaling. With a total investment of US$4.34 billion (RMB 29.5 billion)^[1] and a monthly capacity of 22,500 glass substrates, the project achieved remarkable efficiency. Following its groundbreaking on Nov. 30, 2025, the main structure was completed in just 151 days—setting an industry record for the fastest topping-out and epitomizing TCL CSOT’s efficiency.

Dr. Weiran Cao, Chief of the IJP OLED Center at TCL CSOT, said, “Our early completion honors our team’s dedication. As the world’s first mass-production Gen 8.6 IJP OLED line, t8 secures our leadership in the next-gen display industry.”

Following the topping-out, the project will enter the comprehensive stages of finish work, power-system installation, and core-equipment relocation.  

Deepening Technological Accumulation: A New Engine for Industrial Upgrading

With 13 years of R&D experience in IJP OLED technology, TCL CSOT has built a full end-to-end production system. The Wuhan G5.5 IJP OLED line in China, known as t12, achieved mass production and product delivery in November 2024, providing mature experience and optimized yields necessary to drive the t8 project forward efficiently.

As the world’s first mass-production Gen 8.6 IJP OLED line, the t8 project utilizes inkjet-printing processes to precisely deposit organic light-emitting materials onto 2290×2620mm Gen 8.6 glass substrates via “on-demand deposition.” Compared to traditional vacuum evaporation, IJP OLED offers superior material utilization, higher yields, and eco-friendly production. Targeting the high-end mid-size display market—including mobile, desktop, TV and automotive displays—this project bolsters premium supply and marks TCL CSOT’s transition from pilot R&D to advanced manufacturing.

Looking ahead, with the completion and activation of the t8 project, TCL CSOT will gradually build an OLED product portfolio covering multiple sizes and scenarios. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and premium products, TCL CSOT aims to deliver the ultimate display experience to global users.

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