Hinge manufacturer Fine M-Tec denies responsibility for client product failures
South Korean hinge supplier Fine M-Tec has publicly rejected claims that recent quality issues in its clients' foldable smartphones originated from its components.
Fine M-Tec issued a statement on October 26 addressing recent reports of product failures in foldable devices using its hardware. The company stated that a thorough internal review confirms its components met all technical specifications and quality requirements agreed upon with its clients.
The manufacturer emphasized that it maintains a standardized validation process throughout the design and mass-production cycles. According to the company, the mechanical integrity of its hinges is verified through a formal quality management system intended to ensure operational stability.
Addressing the complexity of foldable handset manufacturing, the firm noted that attributing device-level malfunctions to specific components requires objective, technical forensic analysis. Fine M-Tec maintains that without such verification, linking recent failures to its hardware is unsubstantiated.