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Samsung Flexes Titanium for Tougher Foldables
15 Jul
Summary
- New Flex Titanium tech uses titanium alloy and plate for durability.
- Displays undergo rigorous testing, including 500,000 folds.
- Advancements aim to reduce creases and improve drop resistance.
Samsung Display has developed a new technology called Flex Titanium, set to debut in upcoming Galaxy foldable phones like the Z Fold 8. This innovation utilizes a titanium-alloy film and a titanium plate to create a thinner, yet more durable display structure designed to better withstand drops and impacts.
The company spent approximately three years developing Flex Titanium, informed by customer feedback from seven generations of foldable phones. Rigorous testing occurs in a secure South Korean lab, where displays are subjected to 500,000 folds, extreme temperatures from -20 to 60 degrees Celsius, and impact tests using a metal ball.
Flex Titanium offers 20 times greater mechanical stiffness than polymer films, resulting in a display module that is thinner and more robust. This advancement also aims to reduce the visible crease on foldable screens, a key focus for the industry. Samsung plans to share more details about Flex Titanium and upcoming Galaxy foldable devices at its summer Unpacked event on July 22.
