Jabil Jumps Ahead of the Curve with Advanced, New Seamless Touch Screen Integration for Smooth, Sleek 3D Mobile Phone Designs Collaboration with Touch Screen Leader Delivers OEM Benefits of Design Freedom, Supply Chain Optimization and System Cost

“Bezels and seams on mobile devices are unacceptable by today’s highly sophisticated consumers,” said Gordon Ness, business unit director for Emerging Technologies, Jabil | Green Point. “The percentage of mobile and smart phones with touch screens is projected to rise from 25 to 35 percent in the next two-to-three years* driven largely by accelerating consumer demand for even more elegant, smooth surfaces; aesthetically pleasing curves; and improved user experience. Together with JTouch, we can now lead this trend by offering global mobile OEMs a high-performance, state-of-the-art solution with outstanding aesthetics and functional benefits to help them create innovative and differentiated products.”



The new seamless touch screen integration technology from Jabil | Green Point and JTouch does not have the significant drawbacks of traditional approaches. It utilizes the UV-cured glue with specialized equipment to smoothly laminate the touch screen onto the curved plastic A-cover. This produces a seamless result that protects against water and dust and provides a high level of light transmission. Unlike optically clear adhesive (OCA), which is designed for flat covers and may leave air bubbles on curved surfaces, the UV glue seamlessly adapts to the shape of the cover. Also, liquid UV-cured glue permits rework prior to curing for higher yields, while OCA bonds immediately and is immovable on contact, generating a significant percentage of scrap.



Strategic Collaboration Streamlines Development Efforts for OEMs



By joining their areas of expertise to deliver a combined solution, Jabil | Green Point and JTouch have accelerated the availability of this advanced new integration technology, while simplifying supply chain management via a one-stop-shop approach. OEMs can now more easily and quickly address emerging trends and the hottest styles, and deliver the reliable high-performance and functionality that global consumers want.



“The speed of technological advancement is driving the formation of strategic relationships to accelerate time to market for new products and to provide fully integrated solutions instead of multiple component interaction,” said Yu-ChouYeh, chairman and chief executive officer, JTouch Corporation. “Our collaboration with Jabil | Green Point is a perfect example of this. We look forward to continuing our co-development efforts to lead the technology curve by driving newer and better next-generation mobility advancements for our customers.”