Samsung has teased new display supporting technology we can expect at next week’s unveiling of the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The company released details of its Flex Titanium technology for the next generation of Galaxy foldable devices. The redesigned display structure makes use of structural and material advancements to add strength and reduced crease visibility.
Flex Titanium technology integrates two titanium-based components — a titanium-alloy film and a titanium plate — working together to balance slimness, flexibility, and strength within the foldable display structure.
“Samsung’s strength in the foldable category comes from connecting user needs with our technologies that deliver tangible benefits in everyday life,” said Sunghoon Moon, EVP and Senior Executive, Mobile R&D Office – H/W, Samsung Electronics.
“For the next generation of Galaxy foldables, Samsung is building on years of expertise to bring display innovations into devices that enhance user experiences, anchored by exceptional viewing experiences.”
The titanium-alloy film is a component that supports the display from within, sitting below the OLED panel. A precision rolling process makes the material exceptionally thin, enabling a slimmer display panel. Below this sits a robust titanium plate, a flexible structure that supports the display module from beneath. It allows tighter bonding with the display module by eliminating air gaps between the module and the adhesive on the plate through advanced hole processing technology. This new structure helps provide more stable support underneath the display when unfolded while retaining the flexibility needed to accommodate repeated folding.
“By introducing sophisticated micro-patterned holes to the folding section of the titanium plate, we have successfully secured flexibility with robust durability,” said Kyung-Jin Yoo, EVP and Head of Mobile Display Product Development Team, Samsung Display.
“Combining high-resolution display architecture with new materials that help maximise power efficiency, we will further strengthen the competitiveness of next-generation Galaxy foldable devices.”
OPPO came close to eliminating the crease in the Find N6, so let’s see if Samsung can go one better. Image Matrix Tech will be hands-on next week, so make sure you keep it locked here.
