Apple's foldable iPhone Duo opens parts opportunities for Japanese makers Nitto Denko and Nippon Electric Glass
The launch of Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is creating supply chain work for Tokyo-based material suppliers.
Japanese manufacturers have a new opportunity in the global electronics sector following Apple's release of the iPhone Duo. The device marks the company's entry into the foldable smartphone market and requires specialized components capable of withstanding repeated bending. Suppliers based in Japan, including Nitto Denko and Nippon Electric Glass, are positioned to provide these necessary materials. These firms have developed technologies over the feature phone era to create parts that are both compact and lightweight. The transition to this new form factor specifically demands materials that can endure the mechanical stress of folding technology. Industry participants are now focusing on how to integrate these durable components into Apple's broader supply chain strategy for the upcoming fiscal year.
