Low friction coatings tech news
On July 21, 2026, FlexGlide Materials announced the commercial availability of "Hinge--Slick 5," a molecularly bonded low--friction coating specifically engineered for foldable smartphone hinges. The coating utilizes a self--healing silane--based polymer that maintains a consistent friction coefficient of 0.04 over 500,000 fold cycles. By eliminating mechanical stiction and operational noise during device opening, the technology significantly enhances the durability and tactile smoothness of next--generation flexible display devices.