Indestructible smartphones may soon be a reality thanks to the introduction of Samsung's new unbreakable OLED screens. The screen recently passed a series of durability tests in the US and was even capable of outdoing designs submitted by the Department of Defense. The screen itself is made up of a flexible OLED screen with a plastic substrate window affixed to it. This combination is much stronger than the combination of glass and OLED screens used on most devices today.
During the tests, the unbreakable OLED screens were able to survive a 1.2-meter drop test 26 times, withstand several hammer strikes and continue running after both high and low-temperature tests. The benefits of this screen should be fairly immediate and Samsung hopes to integrate it into future phones to improve their ability to withstand multiple impacts.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Unbreakable OLED Screens
- Samsung's new unbreakable OLED screens offer opportunities for the development of durable and rugged smartphones.
- Durability Testing
- The success of Samsung's durability tests indicates an opportunity for the growth of testing services and technologies focused on making products more resistant to damage.
- Flexible OLED Screens
- The introduction of flexible OLED screens opens up possibilities for the creation of innovative and bendable devices in various industries.
Sectors Adopting This
- Smartphone Manufacturing
- The integration of Samsung's unbreakable OLED screens into future phones presents an opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to differentiate their products and improve customer satisfaction.
- Consumer Electronics
- The advancements in durable screens offer disruptive innovation opportunities for the consumer electronics industry, allowing for the development of more resilient devices.
- Automotive Industry
- The use of flexible OLED screens in automotive displays and infotainment systems can revolutionize the automotive industry by providing enhanced durability and flexibility.
