Apple may soon use 3D-printed aluminum for iPhone enclosures
Apple is testing 3-D-printed aluminum cases for Apple Watch casings and exploring the technique for possible future iPhone enclosures.
This builds on its recent use of 3-D-printed titanium for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 cases, and the titanium USB-C port on the iPhone Air.
The goal? Make devices lighter, production faster, and manufacturing more eco-friendly.
Apple saved about 400 metric tons of raw titanium, according to reports
By using recycled metals and advanced 3-D printing, Apple saved about 400 metric tons of raw titanium, according to reports.
This tech lets them add cool textures in tricky spots, like better waterproofing for watch antennas, and cuts down on wasted material.
It's all part of Apple's efforts to make manufacturing more eco-friendly.
Apple's new MacBook Neo also uses material-efficient aluminum forming
The new MacBook Neo also uses material-efficient aluminum forming, saving up to half the metal compared to old-school methods.
At C$799, it shows Apple's serious about making greener gadgets without skimping on design or performance.