10.11.21
SCHOTT unveiled Xensation® α (Alpha), a chemically strengthened lithium alumino borosilicate (LABS) cover glass that is formulated and manufactured to compete with the best smartphone cover glasses in the world. The new high-performance cover glass will be featured on new vivo high-end flagship devices.
Xensation α (Alpha) cover glass is a novel composition with substantial improvements in drop resistance.
"The properties of our new Xensation α cover glass truly advance the quality of cover glass and provide manufacturers with a reliable option for high-end devices,” said Dr. Lutz Klippe, product group manager cover at SCHOTT. “Drop tests in the laboratory prove that the improvement in breaking strength is tantamount to a quantum leap."
Xensation α combines the character of LAS glass in terms of chemical strengthening potential with the scratch performance of borosilicate glass and a strong glass network as known from glass-ceramics. The new LABS glass innovation contains the semimetal boron in addition to industry-standard ingredients lithium and aluminum. The resulting advantages produce an extremely powerful high-end cover glass for smartphones.
SCHOTT and vivo have enjoyed a close and trusted partnership over several years. vivo’s upcoming flagship phones will be the first to feature the new Xensation α cover glass.
A deeper chemical strengthening augments the glass and protects it in case of drops, a result made possible by an improved ion exchange capability compared to LAS glass. Added to this are the advantages of the element boron, which also improve scratch performance.
SCHOTT introduced the Xensation LAS glass to leading Chinese smartphone manufacturers in 2011, making it a pioneer in LAS glass production for display covers. Xensation Up., the most advanced LAS cover glass from SCHOTT, reliably protects the vivo X60 Pro and vivo X70 Pro from the challenges of everyday use. The Oppo Watch and Honor Play 5 also feature the glass.
SCHOTT's innovative strength is also underscored by its latest innovation for foldable smartphones (foldables): The flexible and chemically strengthened ultra-thin glass (UTG) Xensation Flex enables premium smartphones with flexible screens and a display cover made of ultra-thin glass. SCHOTT, as a supplier to Samsung, is enabling a new device generation with folding screens.
Xensation α (Alpha) cover glass is a novel composition with substantial improvements in drop resistance.
"The properties of our new Xensation α cover glass truly advance the quality of cover glass and provide manufacturers with a reliable option for high-end devices,” said Dr. Lutz Klippe, product group manager cover at SCHOTT. “Drop tests in the laboratory prove that the improvement in breaking strength is tantamount to a quantum leap."
Xensation α combines the character of LAS glass in terms of chemical strengthening potential with the scratch performance of borosilicate glass and a strong glass network as known from glass-ceramics. The new LABS glass innovation contains the semimetal boron in addition to industry-standard ingredients lithium and aluminum. The resulting advantages produce an extremely powerful high-end cover glass for smartphones.
SCHOTT and vivo have enjoyed a close and trusted partnership over several years. vivo’s upcoming flagship phones will be the first to feature the new Xensation α cover glass.
A deeper chemical strengthening augments the glass and protects it in case of drops, a result made possible by an improved ion exchange capability compared to LAS glass. Added to this are the advantages of the element boron, which also improve scratch performance.
SCHOTT introduced the Xensation LAS glass to leading Chinese smartphone manufacturers in 2011, making it a pioneer in LAS glass production for display covers. Xensation Up., the most advanced LAS cover glass from SCHOTT, reliably protects the vivo X60 Pro and vivo X70 Pro from the challenges of everyday use. The Oppo Watch and Honor Play 5 also feature the glass.
SCHOTT's innovative strength is also underscored by its latest innovation for foldable smartphones (foldables): The flexible and chemically strengthened ultra-thin glass (UTG) Xensation Flex enables premium smartphones with flexible screens and a display cover made of ultra-thin glass. SCHOTT, as a supplier to Samsung, is enabling a new device generation with folding screens.
