Samsung reveals next-gen stretchable display
In Los Angeles this week, Samsung Display is unveiling a next-generation stretchable microLED-based display designed in the form of an automotive instrument cluster.
The technology, exhibited alongside other new Samsung displays at SID Display Week 2026, achieves what is claimed to be a world-leading 200 PPI resolution, approximately 67 percent higher than the 120 PPI model presented last year. (Current automotive displays typically operate at around 200 PPI.)
The microLED based stretchable display features a speedometer screen that expands and transforms according to driving conditions, providing intuitive visual information while maintaining clear text and graphics.
To achieve higher resolution, Samsung Display increased pixel density within the bridge structure by two times. The bridge structure connects fixed regions where pixels or LEDs are located, enabling the panel to maintain electrical performance even when stretched.
A Samsung Display official explained: “By developing a new pixel structure, we were able to integrate more pixels within the bridge structure and achieve higher resolution. When combined with Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) environments, this technology is expected to dynamically adjust the display according to driving conditions and maximise visibility.”
“We are pleased to present our latest technologies and R&D achievements to global experts and industry leaders at SID 2026,” said Changhee Lee, executive VP and CTO at Samsung Display. “Samsung Display will continue to lead display innovation through ongoing research and development, serving as a technological compass for both customers and the industry.”
