Glass-made guardian angel
Smartphones and sensors are everywhere these days! Thanks to a trend first seen in iPhones, fingerprint sensors which improve the level of data security are increasingly being used in other devices. It is no wonder the manufactures of Android are eager to implement this feature in their products as well.
Thanks to a Chinese-German flagship project, the technology used in smartphones is reaching new heights: An innovative protective glass with outstanding thickness, strength and physical properties improves the effectiveness of fingerprint sensors.
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Challenge

demand for fingerprint sensors
Fingerprint Sensors in Mobile Devices Report – 2016’ https://technology.ihs.com/523369/fingerprint-sensors-in-mobile-devices-report-2016?utm_campaign=PR_fingerprint_sensors_mobile_dev-001&utm_medium=press_release&utm_source=Newsroom
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People

Ultra-thin glass: Making fiction a reality

Dr. Feng He, manager for Electronic Application at SCHOTT China, has been working closely with several fingerprint sensor manufacturers. They have shared a dream of developing an ultra-thin strong glass for their applications which has outstanding technical properties and is environmentally friendly.
 
Feng He contacts Mario Haas, who is responsible for the production of ultra-thin glass at SCHOTT’s German plant in Gruenenplan. Haas and his team translate Feng’s initial idea into manageable production processes which support his approach.
Ultra-thin glass: Making fiction a reality
Short-term sales goals have already been met thanks to the SCHOTT sales teams’ dedication to meet customer needs in the Asian consumer electronics market.
AS 87 eco is now a reality and ready to change the world of sensor technology!
Dr. Feng He, Manager for Electronic Application at SCHOTT



“Several of the top smartphone 
brands in China have selected
SCHOTT AS 87 eco glass for their 
fingerprint sensor covers, telling us
that it is exactly what they were
looking for!”


 - Dr. Feng He, Manager for Electronic Application at SCHOTT
Richard Liu, Senior Sales Manager, SCHOTT



“Our product has met success due to
the focus we placed on working
closely with customers, end users
and glass processors to provide a
comprehensive glass solution.”


- Richard Liu, Senior Sales Manager, SCHOTT
Mario Haas, Head of Development & Application, SCHOTT Gruenenplan



“There has never been glass like this
on the market! Its properties allow
for it to be used in bendable or
foldable devices of the future. It
would not have been possible
without the great team effort from
people all over the globe who were
involved in developing this unique
product in such a short timeframe.”


 -Mario Haas, Head of Development & Application, SCHOTT Gruenenplan.
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Innovation

World’s first ultra-thin, high strength glass now market ready
SCHOTT’s proprietary down-draw technology is a proven solution in mass production of mass volume aluminosilicate glass (100 – 350 µm) for many applications. No additional slimming is needed to achieve ultra-thin thickness.
An aluminosilicate glass composition suited for chemical strengthening
Through an ion exchange treatment that offers a high level of mechanical impact resistance and bending strength as well as high resistance to scratches.
Excellent transmission characteristics
Pristine fire-polished, razor-thin cover glass for clear visual quality with superior low defect counts and excellent roughness. Technical properties and thickness levels of 100-350 μm ensure highest performance. In addition, AS 87 eco has a tight thickness tolerance of just ± 10 micrometers or lower compared to similar products with deliver tolerance levels of ± 25 micrometers.
SCHOTT AS 87 eco is environmentally friendly and complies with RoHS and REACH. It can be widely applied to electronic components such as fingerprint sensor protection, mobile screen protection and camera lenses, not to mention foldable or bendable screens of the future.
Fingerprint Sensor Protection

Fingerprint Sensor Protection

Mobile Screen Protection

Mobile Screen Protection

Camera Lenses

Camera Lenses

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Yesterday, bendable smartphones and wearables were straight out of science fiction. Today, they are a reality!
Ultra-Thin Glass for various applications
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