Nippon Electric Glass Develops Glass 90% Thinner for Foldables as Apple iPhone Rumors Build
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Updated · Nikkei Asia · Jun 4
Nippon Electric Glass Develops Glass 90% Thinner for Foldables as Apple iPhone Rumors Build
1 articles · Updated · Nikkei Asia · Jun 4
Summary
Nippon Electric Glass has developed flexible glass about 10% as thick as conventional products, aiming to combine bendability with durability for foldable devices.
The advance comes as speculation grows that Apple could launch a foldable iPhone as early as this year, putting fresh focus on suppliers' ability to solve display-cover material challenges.
Glassmakers are drawing attention because foldable smartphones require covers that can repeatedly flex without sacrificing strength, a key hurdle for broader adoption of the format.