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Universal Display Corp celebrates 30 years of OLED tech
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By Kristen Hunt
It’s undeniable that display technology is one of the most revolutionary developments of the modern era. Not only in the way it has dominated every major industry—from healthcare to aerospace—but how it has become woven seamlessly into everyday life. A thin piece of durable glass, the screen is also a looking glass into knowledge, entertainment and function. As visual technology continues to advance, it’s easy to take for granted how far displays have come since the days of clunky TVs in the ’80s and ’90s. Throughout almost a century, the science behind the screen has undergone significant evolution: from the Cathode Ray Tube that sparked black-andwhite films to the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) that illuminate flat screen televisions. Somewhere in between, a revolution within itself emerged, the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode). With its superior color quality, elegant design and sustainability, OLED has held its spot at the top of the billion-dollar industry
and is moving closer to becoming the ultimate display form. Universal Display Corporation, based in Ewing, began as a small startup of less than five people in the late 1990s. This year they are celebrating 30 years in the industry as a world leader in the invention, research, development and commercialization of OLED materials. Janice Mahon, senior vice president of Technology Commercialization and General Manager of Commercial Sales Business, was one of the very first employees at UDC. She has watched the company grow from the ground up, contributing to the growth and innovation of the corporation in all facets. “When I joined the company, we had no revenues and no profits. We had a handful of patents and a great dream,” she said. “What we’ve done over 30 years is taken that vision, innovated and made it reality.” Mahon, a long-time resident of several Mercer County towns, was a part of the early phases of research and development behind OLED displays. Today, See UDC, Page 8
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Mary Gay Abbott-Young, recently retired president of the Rescue Mission of Trenton, at daybreak near the Delaware River. (Photo by Michael Mancuso, courtesy of the Rescue Mission of Trenton.)
Mission accomplished Mary Gay AbbottYoung reflects on her long career at the Rescue Mission of Trenton
struggling with homelessness and hunger in the area. It started with a shelter that opened its doors, day and night, to those seeking refuge. There were no criteria, just two simple questions: “What’s your name?” and “Are you hunBy Kristen Hunt gry?” The Shelter was more than just a safe haven—it was a symOver a century ago, the Tren- bol of hope. Today, the Rescue ton community was faced with Mission of Trenton is dedicated the crucial need to help residents to serving the same cause for all
individuals in need across Mercer County. More than just hope, the mission helps find potential and opportunity. Over the years, individuals have not just provided food and shelter, but also shown the path towards a better future. In just the last year, the non-profit has served 4,636 individuals, 193,290 meals, and provided 106 forms of housing. See ABBOTT-YOUNG, Page 6
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