Universal Vapor Jet Corporation (UVJC) has officially launched its global headquarters and R&D center in Singapore, with plans to invest SG$50 million (approx. US$39 million) in equipment and manpower over the next five years.

A subsidiary of U.S.-headquartered Universal Display Corporation (UDC), UVJC will bring its innovative thin-film printing process technology, the Universal Vapor Jet Printing (UVJP), to a wide range of applications beyond OLED displays.

The 8,000-sq.ft. facility, located in Mapletree Hi-Tech Park in Kallang Way, will also house the company’s laboratory and a prototype manufacturing space.

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Chandran Nair, CEO, UVJC, said, “We chose Singapore as our headquarters because of its thriving manufacturing and innovation ecosystem, along with its skilled talent base. With institutional partners like the EDB and A*STAR, we are ready to serve global innovation and manufacturing markets, while anchoring the next phase of growth.”

Meanwhile, Steven Abramson, President and CEO of UDC said, “UVJC’s grand opening marks a pivotal step in the evolution of Universal Vapor Jet Printing—advancing toward more efficient, cost-effective manufacturing across a range of industries.”

Extends Potentials to New Applications, Industries

UVJP is a transformative dry, solvent-free printing and deposition technology designed to meet the growing demands of precision additive manufacturing while offering greater efficiency and sustainability. By revolutionizing thin-film jet printing technology, the platform can pave the way for devices and materials previously not possible with traditional techniques, while implementing cleaner, faster and more intelligent manufacturing.

UVJP is an evolution of UDC’s proprietary Organic Vapor Jet Printing developed primarily for OLED displays. Therefore, UVJC is extending the technology’s potential into new application areas such as cleaner semiconductor packaging or even in the production of solid-state battery electrolytes and organic photovoltaics for renewable energy systems. UVJC’s focus is to demonstrate real-world use cases with industrial-scale adoption to follow as processes are validated.

“At UVJC, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building the foundation for the next generation of clean manufacturing. Our platform can print materials with micro precision, without solvents or masks, and is poised to open new possibilities across semiconductors, displays, life sciences, and clean energy,” said Nair.

Exploring Collaborations

UVJC aims to deepen its partnerships with various institutions to co-develop solutions and intellectual property that will support greener, faster, and more precise production. Among them are A*STAR Research Institutes, including the Institute of Microelectronics (IME), the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), and the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech).

Specifically, they will collaborate on areas such as advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and healthcare technologies.

Moreover, UVJC, with the support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), is building a multidisciplinary workforce that anchors next-generation R&D and manufacturing capabilities in Singapore, with process and product engineers, software, electronics, and mechanical specialists. These roles not only strengthen the local deep-tech talent base but also help position Singapore as a global hub for precision manufacturing innovation.

31 October 2025