Apple Watch Series 8 and SE
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According to Bloomberg, Apple is testing the use of 3D printers to make stainless steel cases for its upcoming smartwatch. mentionedQuoting people familiar with the subject.
The company is said to be testing the technology early in production for the upcoming Apple Watch 9, and if all goes well, Apple will incorporate it into the manufacturing process for more products in the coming years, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
Currently, Apple Watch cases are made by cutting metal plates to the exact size. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that the 3D printing method will reduce the time required and the amount of materials used to make the device.
Apple intends to implement the 3D printing process in the next version of the titanium-coated Apple Watch Ultra sometime next year, but the company has yet to produce the 3D-printed aluminum cases used in Apple’s Macs and iPads. Bloomberg reported that the lineup.
Finally, according to a 2017 goal, Apple plans to use both aluminum and recycled steel for its cases. The company confirmed again In 2022.
The use of recycled aluminum has become relatively standard for Apple. By 2021, the company will mentioned 59% of all aluminum used in products comes from recycled sources, with many products using 100% recycled aluminum in their containers.
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