David Savastano, Editor10.06.20
In terms of products that can grab the attention of the consumer and perhaps create a new market, there are many holy grails.
One of these is certainly the foldable display, which would allow smartphone screens to double in size while maintaining the same overall footprint.
Frost and Sullivan report that the market for fully flexible electronic products is estimated to reach a value of $300 billion by 2025.
It took a lot of time and effort to get there. Areas such as encapsulation and flexibility were challenges. When Royole Corporation brought out its FlexPai flexible smartphone in late 2018, it was the first to reach the public.
Today, there are a few foldable smartphones out there; Royole recently introduced its FlexPai 2.
It’s thinner and more lightweight than the original and there is no gap in the screen. Royole Corporation is looking ahead to further success in the field.
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