TECH NEWS – It offers a structure that solves one of the problems associated with foldable devices, all while being a fraction of the thickness of a strand of hair.

With only about a week left until Samsung officially unveils its latest series of foldable devices, the South Korean tech giant has revealed one of the launch’s biggest mysteries: how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra models will avoid the dreaded screen crease.

Samsung’s Titanium Flex solution is an innovative answer to the screen crease problem that has plagued nearly every foldable device to date. It consists of two titanium layers. The first layer is located beneath the OLED panel. It consists of a titanium alloy film that is about 30% as thick as a human hair but 20 times stiffer than the plastic film used in previous models. The second layer is a titanium plate beneath the display module that provides stable support.

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According to Samsung, the titanium plate has micro-patterned holes in the folding area. These holes eliminate air gaps between the module and the adhesive. This provides more stable support when the device is unfolded. At the same time, it maintains the flexibility needed for repeated folding. This titanium combination appears to significantly increase the display’s resistance to microcracks, the main cause of creases that develop over time.

Interestingly, Samsung will likely eliminate the titanium back panel on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and its Ultra variant, opting for a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic panel instead. This suggests that Samsung is shifting its use of metals from external to internal components. Even so, this seems like an excellent solution. If we don’t see any creasing on the display, even after prolonged use, Samsung will deserve applause for the idea.

However, let’s not forget that this is a niche product category. These devices are expensive, so they certainly won’t be mass-market products.

Source: WCCFTech