Laser Micromachining in Display Technology
Dinh Thi Nguyen
Senior Professional (Manager) at Samsung Display, Vietnam
Abstract:
This industrial presentation delves into the diverse applications of laser micromachining in display manufacturing, specifically in processes like patterning, cutting, and drilling of substrates used for OLED and microLED displays. Key benefits of laser micromachining, such as reduced thermal impact, high precision, and versatility with various materials, will be discussed, along with advanced methodologies designed to boost productivity and enhance quality control. By exploring recent innovations and real-world industrial-scale examples, this talk will emphasize the essential role of laser technology in meeting the demand for high-resolution displays, while addressing challenges in scalability and integration with existing manufacturing systems. This discussion positions laser micromachining not only as a pivotal force in display technology advancement but also as a foundational tool for future breakthroughs across other industrial electronic products. The talk will also highlight the significant academic scope for the need for developing improved simulation methods to fully understand the laser-matter interaction to improve the manufacturing canon.
Speaker
Dr. Dinh Thi Nguyen is a prominent leader at Samsung in Hanoi, Vietnam, specializing in laser micromachining and display technology, with approximately eight years of industrial experience. She holds a master’s degree in physics from France and a Ph.D. in Applied Optics from Heriot-Watt University in the UK, which she completed in 2016.
Before joining Samsung in 2022, Dr. Nguyen worked for over five years at the multinational corporation Multitel in Belgium, where she led significant EU-funded projects, including Tera4all, Phare, and SAPHIRE. She also served as the principal investigator for a UK-based EPSRC project titled “Digital Tools for Agile Waste Segregation” contributing to the digitalisation agenda in manufacturing.
Dr. Nguyen has secured an industry patent and has authored numerous publications in high-quality journals. She has experience supervising Master's and Ph.D. students in Europe and has served as an external examiner for several doctoral candidates. Additionally, she is a Director of Premier R&D CIC, a spun-out company based in the UK, where she actively leads the development of micromachining techniques for OLED and microLED displays.
