Boréas Piezo Haptic Drivers Power the Trackpad in Framework's New Laptop 13 Pro
The ground-up redesign of Framework's flagship laptop features a four-actuator piezo haptic trackpad driven by Boréas Technologies — a milestone for piezo haptics in the premium PC market.
Bromont, Québec — April 21, 2026 — Boréas Technologies, a pioneer in ultra-low-power high-definition piezo haptic semiconductors, today celebrates the launch of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, a complete ground-up redesign of Framework's flagship 13-inch notebook. At the heart of the laptop's all-new input experience is a piezo haptic trackpad driven by Boréas piezo driver ICs — a collaboration that brings MacBook-class touchpad feel to a repairable, upgradeable Windows and Linux laptop.
The Framework Laptop 13 Pro features a 123.7mm × 76.7mm haptic touchpad utilizing four piezoelectric haptic elements driven by Boréas piezo drivers, delivering a uniform full-surface response with adjustable feedback strength. The result is a consistent, precise, and fully tunable click anywhere on the trackpad surface — a step-change from the mechanical hinge-based touchpads that have long defined the Windows ecosystem.
In Framework's official launch video, CEO Nirav Patel explicitly credited Boréas as a key partner on the new trackpad: "We have a new larger touchpad and it's actually haptic. We put a ton of work into tuning this with our partners Lite-On and Boréas. We know the golden standard in the space is the MacBook Pro. No PC maker has ever been able to catch up. We're working to make this the best feeling Windows and Linux touchpad on the market."
A Milestone Design Win
For Boréas, the Framework Laptop 13 Pro represents a significant design win that validates years of investment in piezo haptic driver IC technology and reinforces the company's position as the partner of choice for OEMs aiming to deliver premium tactile experiences in thin-and-light form factors.
"Framework set out to redefine what a Windows and Linux laptop trackpad can feel like, and we're proud our piezo haptic technology is powering that leap," said Simon Chaput, Founder and CEO of Boréas Technologies. "Seeing our drivers ship inside such an ambitious, well-engineered product is a strong endorsement of what piezo haptics can deliver in the PC market."
Watch the Reveal
Framework CEO Nirav Patel discusses the new laptop and its haptic trackpad — including the partnership with Boréas — in Framework's official launch video: We heard you: the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro.
About Boréas Technologies
Boréas Technologies Inc. is an award-winning fabless semiconductor company commercializing ultra-low-power piezo IC platforms and microfluidic cooling solutions for smartglasses, consumer electronics and automotive markets. With origins in research conducted at Harvard University, Boréas was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bromont, Québec, supported by a global distribution network. Powered by its patented CapDrive® technology and backed by 30+ patents and over two million units deployed worldwide, the company enables high-definition haptic buttons for smart eyewear, server-grade thermal management for Edge AI devices, and responsive tactile feedback across PC trackpads, smartphones, wearables and automotive HMIs.
For more information, visit boreas.ca or follow Boréas on LinkedIn.
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