For the longest time, displays were rigid things that you would find on computer monitors, TVs, billboards, and so on. But over the years, technology has allowed companies to start doing interesting things, like displays that can bend and fold. So, it’s not surprising that at SID Display Week 2026, Samsung has shown off a stretchable display.
Samsung shows off stretchable display at SID 2026
Now, this isn’t the first time Samsung has shown off a stretchable display. The company has been working on the tech for years, but for SID 2026, Samsung will showcase its next-gen stretchable display technology.
But what has changed from the last time? According to Samsung, they plan to showcase this display in the form of an automotive instrument cluster. The company also says that this display has managed to achieve a pixel density of 200 PPI, which is higher than the 120 PPI model they showed off last year.
Samsung believes this is a significant and meaningful upgrade. This is because most automotive displays operate at 200 PPI. So, by achieving similar pixel density, Samsung says it displays a “technical completeness” that could be commercialized. The company isn’t saying it plans to commercialize it, mind you, but rather at this stage, it could be.
According to Samsung, “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 maximize visibility.”
Potential uses
At SID 2026, Samsung showed how its stretchable display could be used in automotives. As you can see in the video below, it shows how the display can stretch outwards, making both the odometer and speedometer more prominent. This could allow carmakers to use completely digital screens that have some form of depth and separation.
This type of display tech could also be used in wearables, making our fitness trackers or smartwatches slimmer and more form-fitting. There are also potential medical applications. It could result in patches with built-in displays that can adhere to a patient’s body. Unfortunately, it seems that this display tech is still in the prototype stage.
This means it could be a while before we see it commercialized, if at all.
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