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Apple eyes 3D-printed aluminum for iPhone and Apple Watch casings

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Source: Engadget
Apple eyes 3D-printed aluminum for iPhone and Apple Watch casings
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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is exploring 3D-printed aluminum to make iPhone enclosures and Apple Watch casings, a move that could reduce manufacturing costs and enable new color options; Apple has previously used 3D-printed titanium for some components and has applied similar production insights to the MacBook Neo, with an iMac color refresh expected later this year.

Topics:technology#3d-printing#apple#apple-watch#iphone#manufacturing#technology
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  1. Apple is reportedly looking into 3D printing aluminum iPhones and Apple Watches  Engadget
  2. A 3D printed iPhone is possible if Apple overcomes challenges with aluminum  AppleInsider
  3. MacBook Neo’s Manufacturing Involves A New Process That Saves As Much Aluminum As Possible, Now Apple Is Moving To The Next Step; 3D Printing The Same Metal  Wccftech
  4. Apple Hoping to 3D-Print More Products  MacRumors
  5. Apple planning new 3D-printed aluminum chassis for iPhone and Apple Watch: report  9to5Mac

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