
While inventors haven’t quite given us a “Star Trek” replicator, 3D printers are the next best thing. After success with titanium printing, Apple will tackle the challenges of 3d printing with aluminum to make products like the iPhone.
iPhone’s aluminum chassis could one day be 3D printed
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 uses a 3D-printed titanium unibody case. It was Apple’s first 3D-printed product, but more are on the way as innovations make the process more efficient.
According to the Power On newsletter, Apple is working to increase its use of 3D printing in product manufacturing. It is likely going to be used in Apple Watch models first, but the goal is to eventually print iPhones.
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