40 years of the super-twisted nematic (STN-LCD) patent
In the world of display technology, there are some milestones that shape entire industries. This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of them: the granting of the patent for super-twisted nematic (STN) technology in 1984. The person behind this patent is Dieter Heimgartner, co-inventor of STN technology and founder of DMB Technics AG in Hünenberg, Switzerland. With his expertise and innovative spirit, he laid the foundations for the success of this groundbreaking technology and his company.