Ultrathin

The foldable phone has come lightyears since the first one hit the market back in 2019. Gone are the days when a lone grain of sand could completely wreck your nearly $2,000 phone. One of the innovations since then was the addition of ultra-thing glass, and it’s a bit more durable than what was used before. However, Samsung might opt to use a PI film for its foldable tablet rather than the ultra-thin glass.The “PI” in PI film stands for polyimide. It’s a type of plastic, and it’s what the first generation Galaxy Z Fold…

Last updated: August 29th, 2022 at 16:14 UTC+02:00 Samsung’s foldable phones have come a long way in terms of durability, in large part thanks to new advancements in Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) technology. However, as foldable displays get larger, the prevalent UTG substrate might become more of a problem than a solution, which is why Samsung is reportedly considering switching to a PI film for its future foldable tablets and notebooks. Samsung has big plans for its foldable display technology, and they don’t stop with the…

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According to a recent study, a group of researchers have developed a unique, gold-spun, ultra-thin sensor that can be placed directly on the skin without irritation or discomfort.The findings of the study were published in the journal Advanced Optical Materials.The ultrathin sensor can evaluate different biomarkers or substances to perform body chemical analysis. It works using a Raman spectroscopy technique, where laser light aimed at the sensor is changed slightly depending on whatever the chemicals at that point are…

Silicon chip with 30 individual glucose micro fuel cells, seen as small silver squares inside each gray rectangle. Credit: Kent DaytonEngineers have created a glucose power source that could fuel miniature implants and electronic sensors.Glucose is a sugar we absorb from the foods we eat. It is the fuel that powers every cell in our bodies. Could glucose also power medical implants of the future?Engineers at <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div…

Scientists have discovered and demonstrated a new material, for use in advanced processors, that can conduct heat 150% more efficiently, claims an article published by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Heat build-up in processors is a big problem for performance, and silicon acts as a natural heat insulator, inhibiting cooling. With new ultrathin silicon nanowire technology applied, it is hoped that chips will be able to get smaller, faster and cooler from a relatively simple change. The key change that has been…

Engineers at MIT have developed an ultra-thin speaker that could be used to make entire surfaces produce sound. The unique design should be energy efficient and easy to produce at scale, the team says.In a basic sense, speakers work by vibrating a membrane, which manipulates the air above it to produce sound waves. In speakers commonly found in audio systems or headphones, that’s done using electrical currents and magnetic fields.But in recent years scientists have developed ways to achieve similar results in much slimmer…