Abrisa Technologies, a specialist in optical coatings and high-quality precision glass fabrication, has introduced a high ion exchange (HIE) glass, which is chemically strengthened as a result of a post-product chemical process.

The process increases the strength of the glass by six to eight times that of float glass and an ion-exchange process creates a deep compression layer on the surface of the glass structure, reducing the introduction of flaws once incorporated into the end product and put into service.

Typically used for electronic display screens such as smartphones, laptop and tablet computers and mobile devices, HIE glass can provide resistance to breakage, scratches and temperature fluctuations.

“At Abrisa Technologies, we can supply the following HIE glass to the market: Corning Gorilla glass, Schott Xensation Cover glass, and AGC Dragontrail. These thin glass solutions allow Abrisa Technologies to offer a diverse portfolio of thin glass options to the display, defense, medical and industrial markets,” said Susan Hirst, General Manager of Abrisa Technologies.