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Nut-Cracking Phone Cases

The Buff Labs Screen Protector is Super Tough

— April 19, 2012 — Tech
Every owner of an iPhone dreads the horrifying thought that nothing could save them from a crack in their screens; however, Buff Labs has created a shock-safe screen protector which redefines the way you keep your iPhone safe. While an iPhone is not typically used as a nutcracker, the Buff Labs Screen Protector video demonstrates that, with this product, your phone can do pretty much anything.

This is because the protectors are made up of four layer, with a 'Shock-Absorptive Cushioning Layer' placed on on top, which absorbs most of the shock, followed by a 'Shock-Dispersive Cushioning Layer' which helps spread the reminder of the shock to prevent cracks. A 'Stretch Resistant Layer' comes next to ensure that the shock safe screen protector stays effective; finally, an 'Air bubble–releasing / Repositionable Silicon Adhesive Layer' which makes small air bubbles disappear by themselves within 48 hours. The silicon layer at the bottom allows the screen protector to be easily moved and re-positioned.
Trend Themes
1. Shock-safe Screen Protectors - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of shock-absorptive cushioning layers and stretch-resistant layers for other electronic devices.
2. Multi-layered Protection - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the concept of shock-dispersive cushioning layers and air bubble-releasing adhesive layers to other protective products like cases and covers.
3. Versatile Phone Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile phone accessories that can perform unexpected functions, such as nut cracking, to add value for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with Buff Labs to incorporate shock-safe screen protector technology into the manufacturing processes of electronic devices.
2. Mobile Phone Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new market for phone accessories by designing versatile products that can perform unconventional functions.
3. Protective Coatings and Films - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Adapt the concept of multi-layered protection to develop new types of coatings and films that offer enhanced durability and shock absorption for various applications.
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