Hello Questers,  

I hope you're all doing well. In this thread, I want to introduce you to the latest trend in smartphone glass manufacturing...SCHOTT Xensation. While many have long considered Corning Gorilla Glass the best in the market, SCHOTT Xensation is shifting that perception. Many smartphone brands are now choosing SCHOTT Xensation over Gorilla Glass. Let's dive in and explore what makes SCHOTT Xensation a game-changer.

Before we dive in, it’s important to clarify that SCHOTT and Xensation are not the same SCHOTT is the brand, while Xensation is one of their products. Interesting, right? Let’s explore this further.

The SCHOTT Group  

As a global leader in the production of specialty glass, glass-ceramics, and advanced materials, Thier mission is to develop innovations that positively impact lives and shape a better future. The brand success is built on the knowledge and experience of their employees and partners worldwide.

Mission  

At SCHOTT, they embrace challenges where others might turn away. They believe that shared responsibility can lead to extraordinary achievements. They're continually seeking out innovative and unconventional solutions to make a meaningful impact on businesses, industries, and people's lives.

Pioneering Possibilities 

1.mRNA Storage Solutions 

Can drug containment solutions and polymer syringes endure temperatures as low as -80°C? Absolutely! SCHOTT's glass and polymer vials are specifically designed to meet the rigorous transportation and storage requirements for mRNA applications, ensuring safe delivery to patients.

2.Extremely Large Telescope  

Can glass-ceramic offer an extraordinary view into distant galaxies? Absolutely! The European Southern Observatory’s Extremely Large Telescope, featuring a 39-meter segmented primary mirror crafted from SCHOTT ZERODUR® glass-ceramic, is poised to revolutionize space exploration.

3.Flexible Glass  

Can glass be bent around your finger? Indeed! We have pioneered the flexible glass revolution with glass that is thinner than a human hair. In collaboration with our customers, we developed SCHOTT UTG®, an ultra-thin premium cover glass designed for high-end foldable electronic devices.

The Carl Zeiss Foundation is the exclusive shareholder of both Carl Zeiss AG and SCHOTT AG, with a mandate preventing the sale of its shares, as outlined in the Foundation Statute. This unique arrangement gives ZEISS and SCHOTT a distinctive corporate structure.

A Grand Vision

Shaping the Future with Sustainability

Founded in 1889 in Jena, Germany, by physicist Ernst Abbe and supported by SCHOTT’s founder Otto Schott, the Carl Zeiss Foundation is one of Germany's oldest and largest company-affiliated foundations. Its core mission is to secure the long-term future of its two companies and advance scientific research.

Using the dividends from Carl Zeiss AG and SCHOTT AG, the Foundation funds research and education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Grants are awarded to projects and individuals in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Thuringia—regions where the Foundation and its companies are based. All funding decisions are managed by an independent foundation administration.

SCHOTT is known for creating innovative glass technologies across various industries, and Xensation is their specialized product for smartphones. So, let's dive into the details.

Xensation®

The Xensation® series is engineered to meet the highest standards of flexibility, strength, and durability. Through a highly effective ion exchange during the chemical strengthening process, it achieves superior break resistance and ensures the material's optimal processing. Set-drop tests have demonstrated that Xensation® cover glass offers up to 100% better drop resistance compared to other premium cover glass, even on rough surfaces.

Display cover and back cover:

All-round protection

The chemically strengthened high-performance cover glass from the Xensation® series provides reliable, comprehensive protection for smartphones across all generations. With its innovative composition, the glass maintains its stability even when shaped into 3D covers. Whether used as a display cover, the back cover of a classic high-end model, or on the outer surfaces of foldable devices, Xensation® delivers consistently break-resistant performance.

High-performance cover glass for smartphone cameras

Excellent mobile photography demands the utmost precision, as every pixel counts. The usually intricate Xensation® cover glass for smartphone cameras is exceptionally thin yet durable, protecting the valuable internal components. Xensation® offers flexibility in processing and enables tailor-made solutions, whether for chemical strengthening, designing camera module geometry, or other challenging manufacturing steps.

Keeping pace with the times:

Xensation® cover glass for smartwatches

As sporty everyday companions, smartwatches must meet high demands for stability, shock resistance, and ease of use. SCHOTT raises the bar for smartwatch cover glass with the use of state-of-the-art microfloat technology in the Xensation® series: The production process enables a wide range of glass thicknesses up to 6.0 mm, as well as exceptional mechanical strength and resistance to damage.

A Collaborative Journey Between SCHOTT and VIVO/iQOO: Showcasing Xensation® Cover Glass & SCHOTT UTG® at VIVO/iQOO Tech Day India 2024

The production site of SCHOTT in Jena, Germany, is certified by LRQA according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. SCHOTT exclusively offers Xensation® raw glass for mobile devices to glass processors for further processing.

Xensation® Variants 

Xensation® α

Driven by our innovative power and with years of research in specialty glass, we have given the vision of unbreakable glass a new dimension. Discover the revolutionary composition behind our most drop-resistant cover glass to date, Xensation® α, a lithium-alumino-borosilicate glass (LABS) specifically designed to withstand the challenges of high-end smartphones.

FEATURES

The innovative high-performance cover glass impressively combines the chemical strengthening potential of lithium-alumino-silicate glass (LAS) with the scratch resistance of borosilicate glass and the stability of a powerful glass framework found in glass-ceramics.

YOUR BENEFITS

Superior drop resistance compared to other premium cover glasses with up to 100 % higher resistance on rough and uneven surfaces

Significantly improved scratch resistance compared to conventional LAS glass, confirmed by the Knoop scratch test

Xensation® Up.

The chemically strengthened lithium-aluminum-silicate (LAS) cover glass Xensation® Up. redefines the standards for reliability and durability of modern mobile devices. With its exceptional drop resistance and excellent processing properties, Xensation® Up. opens up new possibilities for a wide range of applications.

FEATURES

The outstanding features of Xensation® Up. are based on an extremely efficient ion exchange during the chemical strengthening process. The salt bath-assisted process ensures reliable and fast processing of raw glass with unique mechanical durability and stability.

YOUR BENEFITS

Maximum survival chances after drops, evidenced by extraordinary drop test performance

Top-notch strength and shaping versatility thanks to the highly effective ion exchange

Versatile use for high-performance covers and proven millions of times as front and back covers, camera, and smartwatch covers

Xensation Flex

An ultra-thin, flexible glass that can bend to a radius of less than 1 mm after processing. It's part of SCHOTT's UTG product family and can be chemically strengthened for high bending strength. Xensation Flex is well-suited for the consumer electronics market, where it can be used to create bendable watches and foldable smartphones

I chose this topic for the thread because iQOO has recently started using SCHOTT Xensation glass in its smartphones. It's important for consumers to know that SCHOTT is a German company affiliated with ZEISS, which explains why iQOO prefers SCHOTT Xensation over other brands. Now, your questions about this choice should be answered.

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