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Headphone gears/pivot points that enable folding look like a good application for Liquidmetal. Anyone remember applicable patents?
I’ll raise your bet to $2.5M
Glass half full...glass half empty...
Great to hear!
I second that! Thanks Josh!
Exactly
My point was...he never said there was a connection.
He said it was basically the same process. He didn’t draw a connection at all.
I was thinking the same thing.
Full court press today
That inner frame support has to be super strong. Perfect application.
Thanks! I appreciate the share. What other material could this be? The fit must be precise for water proofing.
Yes that pic of yours shows the squares pattern too....damn. Oh well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks payme—this post of yours from April was so important. Appreciate you sharing.
Also look at the difference in the inner frame —the part next to the outer frame
Tend to agree after researching a bit more....but what do you think it is? Can’t quit thinking about the flatness pr from LQMT
Zoom in and compare the 11 and X midframe to the iPhone 12. Notice the tiny “squares” pattern when you zoom in on the 11 and X that is NOT on the 12.
Here is the iPhone 11 midframe: https://groupvertical.com/back-glass-full-midframe-assembly-for-apple-iphone-11-pro-max-midnight-green/
The X had the same tiny “squares” pattern. See it here when you zoom in: https://repairpartsusa.com/iphone-x-white-rear-back-housing-midframe-assembly-w-pre-installed-small-parts.html
The 12 has no such pattern: you won’t see it here—zoom in and see for yourself! This is a different material/process. https://www-slashgear-com.cdn.ampproject.org/i/s/www.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/iphone-12-pro-chassis-1280x720.jpg
Feel same way...
Apple iPhone frame strength and thermal conductivity patent:
https://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2019/12/apple-invents-new-iphone-metal-support-structure-to-keep-both-key-components-and-body-frame-cooler-to-the-touch.html
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Liquidmetal thermal conductivity (106c):
https://www.liquidmetal.com/liquidmetal-property-table/
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Aluminum and steel thermal conductivity:
https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/thermal-conductivity-metals-d_858.html
That suggests to me that the strength is contributed by something else.
Just noticed that...hope we see a bend test on those too and the it is equally as impressive.
That’s impressive! Daaaaamn!!!!!
Would the waffle/squares portion need to be non conducive?
Exactly
Your post was a home run. Not a McGuire/Sosa home run. A non-asterisk homer.
Ok that’s great info. That antenna slot has to be strong and transparent to signals. Otherwise bendgate! Well done! Strong possibility of liquidmetal. I still have hopes of the midframe and Face ID brackets being liquidmetal as well. Can’t quit thinking about the flatness article for the midframe and the 16 cavity mold for the Face ID
From the article you posted: “As a vacuum forming method, EPV-HPDC offers a novel pathway for manufacturing other advanced materials, such as metallic glass matrix composites, high-entropy alloys, and nanostructured materials, in complex shapes.”
NANOSTRUCTURED materials???
Great info!!!!! Appreciate the Apple highlights especially. You are right—they show a willingness to specifically answer no on several posts. But with Apple questions they chose not to specifically comment. Very interesting...
Lol about the investor comment!!!
“Factories are fined in the range of tens of millions of dollars if leaks happen.”
https://9to5mac.com/2019/07/17/apple-cad-leaks/
Great answer! Well thought out and spot on.
There has been no mention of the mid frame or camera module material. Apple only mentioned the outer frame being stainless steel, nothing else. Also Apple has 200+ suppliers, it’s crazy to think they would specifically mention liquidmetal. Bring on the financials.
Nanocrystalline link! Good post!
Specifically, the new devices will feature a new metal frame with "a more complex segmentation design, new trenching and injection molding procedures, and sapphire or glass cover assembly to protect the trench injection molding structure."
Completely disagree.
It’s 10:40 AM in China and eontec’s volume is already at 75% of its average trading volume for the day.
Makes complete sense