Corporate Overview
The USDC is an industry-led public/private partnership providing a common forum for flat panel display manufacturers and developers, FPD users and the supplier base. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, the consortium's primary mission is to manage supply-chain projects and share the results with USDC member companies. The USDC also provides a communication channel among industry, government and the financial communities for display issues, sponsors workshops to broaden the impact of technological developments and educates consumers on the importance of displays in providing access to information technology.
Mission
Our mission is to develop the supply chain required to support a world-class, manufacturing capability for high definition displays. We accomplish this mission by:
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Supporting and developing an infrastructure for supply of next generation process equipment, materials and components to the worldwide markets
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Analyzing, benchmarking and reporting on commercial and military market trends and opportunities
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Presenting member views on issues such as public policy and standards
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Providing opportunities for member participation in technical and financial forums and conferences
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Fostering international cooperation among display makers, integrators and equipment materials and component suppliers
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Facilitating and leveraging relationships between member companies and the academic community
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Promoting innovation and opportunities in display applications through various media outlets
Technical Program
The USDC Technical Program was initially funded by DARPA and it has since been transferred to the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). Each year the ARL provides funding to the USDC to allocate to technical projects of interest. The mission of the ARL is to enable technologies that will meet future Army combat needs and solve the critical technical barriers that limit the performance, reliability, functionality and affordability of battlefield systems. The USDC/ARL partnership funds technology advancements in the display supply chain that will meet military needs and consumer requirements to fuel further industry growth.
Since 1994, the U.S. Display Consortium has funded over 100 projects in the display supply chain R&D with a total public/private investment in excess of U.S. $220M. At the beginning of each calendar year, USDC solicits proposals from the display industry for candidate projects which will receive funding. Through a competitive bid process supported by the USDC Technical Council and USDC Governing Board, project proposals are downselected for available funds. The typical funding is structured as a 50/50 cost share with the industry participant. Please see the technical projects section of our website for more information on the projects that have been funded to date.
Membership
The FPD industry sector drives the work and mission of the U.S. Display Consortium. Our membership base represents some of the leading companies from the electronic display and related industries. USDC members are display manufacturers, developers and suppliers who take an active interest in the development of the display manufacturing supply chain and the promotion of display use in electronic applications. Member companies participate in the decision making to set the technical direction for USDC research and development projects. Information and results gathered from USDC R&D projects are shared with USDC member companies who utilize this valuable information to further advance their technological capabilities and subsequently advance the entire display industry. New tools and materials developed under these R&D projects are applied by members and the industry in their manufacturing operations.
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