Smartphone users are always concerned that their device could fall and the display could be damaged. To prevent this from happening, consumers usually apply an additional thin protective glass film to protect the display cover glass.
German technology group SCHOTT has now developed an eco-friendly, ultra-thin glass with outstanding mechanical properties. The new glass SCHOTT AS 87 eco for protective cell phone display glass films, but also other consumer electronics applications like fingerprint sensors or camera lenses, provides both: high quality and eco-friendliness. It will be presented at the C-Touch in Shenzhen, China, from November 24 – 26, 2016.
There are different – and sometimes better – ways to reach the goal: Normal thin protective glass film and some FPS (fingerprint sensor) covers are often produced by using chemical etching technologies. The disadvantage is that extremely dangerous hydrofluoric acid is used to make the cover glasses thin. In comparison to such an environmentally harmful technology, SCHOTT has developed a sophisticated process, which allows for the manufacturing of ultra-thin thickness ranges directly out of the melt – without any additional slimming and without using hazardous substances. AS 87 eco ultra-thin glass can reach extremely high strength after ion exchange treatment and reliably secures sensitive electronic parts like fingerprint sensors, camera lenses or touchscreen cover glass from cracks and scratches. The smartphone user can feel more relaxed in case his device drops because the thin protective glass film made from SCHOTT AS 87 eco protects sensitive parts much better and simultaneously protects the environment. More about this exciting innovation at the upcoming C-Touch in Shenzhen.
For more information: http://www.us.schott.com/advanced_optics/english/products/optical-materials/thin-glass/as-87-eco/index.html