[Insight] Merck Looks Beyond Displays as AI Era Pushes Optics, Sensing and Computing Together

Merck is positioning itself at the intersection of display technology, AI, and optoelectronics at the IMID 2026 conference in Busan. The company's focus on multifunctional systems that integrate advanced materials, optics, sensing, and computing reflects the broader shift in display technology brought about by the AI era. This transition extends beyond conventional improvements in display resolution, brightness, and power efficiency, as highlighted by the research presented at the event.

The Merck Award winners, including Hak-Rin Kim from Kyungpook National University and Soo-Yeon Lee from Seoul National University, have contributed to this shift through their work on active polarization-switching optics, holographic imaging, oxide thin-film transistors, and neuromorphic systems. These advancements have the potential to revolutionize the way users interact with AI-powered devices through intelligent interfaces.

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