2023-07-14 15:46:00
July 15, 2023 00:46 TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has announced that he will be involved in the production of parts for the Apple Watch Ultra (2nd generation), which will be released in the second half of 2023 (July-December). reported the results of a survey that 3D printers are being used. ■ Points of this article that can be understood in 3 lines 1. It was reported that 3D printers were used in the production of parts for Apple Watch Ultra (2nd generation). 2. The use of 3D printers shortens manufacturing time and reduces manufacturing costs. 3. 3D printers may also be used in the future to manufacture the titanium alloy housing rumored to be introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro. Manufacturing titanium alloy parts with a 3D printer According to Mr. Kuo, 3D printers are used in the production of Apple Watch Ultra (2nd generation) parts in the manufacturing process of some titanium alloy parts. is. Titanium alloy parts manufactured with a 3D printer cannot be used as they are, and it is necessary to add a computer numerical control (CNC) processing process, but even with that, it is possible to shorten the manufacturing time and reduce the manufacturing cost. Kuo said it will lead to reductions. IPG Photonics, Farsoon and BLT are participating as suppliers for these processes, Kuo said. It is rumored that Apple will adopt titanium alloy as the housing material for the iPhone 15 Pro series, which may be applied to the manufacture of the iPhone 16 Pro series. If the usefulness of using a 3D printer with the Apple Watch Ultra (2nd generation) is confirmed, it is expected to be applied to iPhone manufacturing as well. Source: Ming-Chi Kuo/mediumPhoto: Apple Hub/Facebook(FT729)
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