It's not a hinge pin, bozo. It's called a hinge spline. It has always been the postulation. At least get your facts straight.

Crabby old men who lost their arse sitting in the kitchen all day posting on Ihub are not reliable resources.

JB sent out some information talking about the hinge and that this could take off any day. Also the info keeps being reiterated with detail about the liquidmetal hinge in the Apple foldable in most of the current online articles. I think we are going to have lift off with this sooner than later.

9 posts from Researchfyi in the last 24 hours. What a desperate SOB.

The crying from the SOB crew never stops. What a pathetic bunch of losers with Research/Watts as the leader.

You sure are a wounded little girl. Say hello to Watts for me.

You old timers who lost your arse sitting in your kitchen with nothing to do but bitch and moan about lqmt crack me up.

So you also know more than Li about TC. Welcome to the SOB club.

Such a DFS.

So you know more than Li who has decided to place TC as CEO and keep him there.

You show your ignorant stripes with every post along with Watts and crew. Just a bunch of disgruntled SOB's.

Li had no problem firing his employees that were not performing. I highly doubt your analogy of the adult child sponging off the parent holds any water when comparing to TC and LI. If TC was not doing his job and performing, Li would have no problem cutting him off like the rest. Instead he rewarded him with millions of shares.

Any outsider who touts they know what TC is doing behind the scenes and advocates he does nothing but sponge off the company, is a hopeless deceiver, full of pride, thinking he knows all when he knows squat.

You and watts are two peas in a pod.

Wow, there are some jealous little bitches on this board who can't handle when someone holds the shares they purchased in 0.04's-0.07's rather than selling them like a desparate retired old man who lost his arse investing too early.

I am still holding my 0.04 cent shares I purchased LONG in my Roth. Picked up a boatload in the 0.04-0.05's and haven't sold a dime. When this hits from the liquidmetal hinge, I will retire.

I will tell you one thing. Watts is one of the most deceptive and angry posters on this board.

You have been one of the master decievers on this board for years with your nonesensical posts. Only the bashers like you on this board have negative things to postulate about a poster that is positive about the company. You need to move past your anger and bitterness over your losses.

We are all speculating here, Padre. It doesn't mean Josh isn't presenting valid information to interpret.

Delusional Diligence is the one who post the same negative crap 24/7 thinking he is contributing to this board. Sheet, that person has not contributed an iota of Due diligence with his thousands of posts, that most here have given up reading because its nonesensical manipulative crap intended to deceive.

Why don't you go ask Joshuaeyu, I am sure he will be glad to answer your questions. But I doubt you will because your not seeking for the truth, just a negative SOB on the board.

Padre, you are one of the angriest on this board. Doesn't matter if you are white, black or yellow. You got a Bee in your Bonnet about this company because you lost your arse investing too early. There is a group of you here that can get over it. I will stick around to make sure everyone who posts on this board knows who the SOB lost my arse group are.

The only thing fabricated is your constant negative comments about the company. You are just one angry guy who lost his arse investing too early in this company and takes out your bitterness on this board with the other brood of vipers. You wouldn't be able to discern the truth if it kicked you in the teeth.

I call Bullshit! You are in denial because you lost your arse and are a bitter old man!

Apple foldable 2026 launch still in sight
[DIGITIMES – April 13:

**Title: Foldable iPhone Trial Production Begins; Mass Production Delayed by 1–2 Months, Still Aiming for 2026 Debut**

**Date: April 13, 2026**

The market is closely watching the supply chain timeline for Apple's first foldable iPhone. According to sources within the upstream supply chain, the new device has currently entered the trial production phase. However, because the yield rates for key components have not yet met Apple's required thresholds, the mass production schedule—originally planned for June—will be postponed by one to two months, shifting to early August. Nevertheless, the overall timeline remains on track to align with the 2026 autumn product launch event, and there have been no adjustments to the planned shipping schedule. Industry insiders point out that the foldable iPhone's hinge module utilizes a composite structure of Liquidmetal and Titanium alloy. This design strikes a balance between structural strength and durability, serving as the critical element for achieving a nearly crease-free display. Specifically, the Liquidmetal material for the main shaft is supplied exclusively by China-based Eontec, while the Taiwanese manufacturer Shin Zu Shing is responsible for the assembly and testing of the hinge modules. The most significant challenge at present lies in the overall yield rate for the hinges, which stands at only approximately 65%. This falls short of Apple's mass production requirement of over 85%. Furthermore, the durability testing—involving repeated opening and closing cycles—requires further validation, resulting in the forced postponement of the mass production schedule. Supply chain sources emphasize that there have been no changes to the design scheme or material specifications; the decision to proceed with the Liquidmetal approach remains firm. The issue lies solely in the fact that the pace of ramping up yield rates has not met expectations. Currently, Eontec has achieved a material yield rate exceeding 90%; the bottlenecks are now concentrated in the module assembly stage. It is projected that the conditions required for mass production will be met by the end of July. Regarding shipment volume, market analysts anticipate that the foldable iPhone will see shipments of approximately 6 to 7 million units in its first year. Due to limited supplies of key components, the device is expected to face shortages during its initial launch period.

**Title: Analysis of Foldable iPhone's Key Technologies: Liquidmetal Hinge Emerges as the Main Highlight**

**Date: April 13, 2026**

Apple's first foldable device has entered its final countdown phase. Reports from the supply chain indicate that the new device features significant breakthroughs in both its external structure and key materials. Notably, the hinge mechanism incorporates Liquidmetal—an amorphous alloy—marking the industry's first instance of large-scale commercial application for this material. It is understood that Liquidmetal possesses characteristics such as high strength, superior wear resistance, and excellent fluidity. These properties enable the fabrication of hinge structures with greater complexity and precision, while simultaneously allowing for effective control over device thickness; thus, it serves as the core technology underpinning the lightweight and durable design of the foldable iPhone. On the materials front, Eontec acts as the exclusive supplier of zirconium-based Liquidmetal, while Taiwanese manufacturers Newmax and Amphenol share the responsibility for module assembly. The entire supply chain has now entered the trial production and validation phase. Although the timeline for mass production has been slightly delayed due to yield-related factors, Apple remains firmly committed to the Liquidmetal approach and has not activated any alternative plans. Mass production is expected to officially commence in the third quarter of 2026, with shipments projected to reach their peak in the fourth quarter.

https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260413PD203/apple-foldable-iphone-production-2026.html

Based on rumors and analyst reports, Liquidmetal Intellectual Property (LQMT) could significantly increase its revenue if Apple utilizes its technology for the foldable iPhone hinge. While specific contract terms are private, industry chatter suggests a potential manufacturing profit of over $45 per hinge, with total revenue for partners potentially reaching billions of CNY (1.5–2 billion) due to the high-cost, high-durability requirements of the component.
AppleInsider
AppleInsider

Potential Revenue & Profit: If Apple pays roughly $75-$80 per hinge and manufacturing costs for Liquidmetal are roughly $30, LQMT could see substantial margins, with estimates suggesting $45 profit per unit.
AppleInsider


Production Volume: Initial production for the foldable iPhone is rumored to be around 15–20 million units over 2–3 years, providing a large-scale opportunity.
The Role of Liquidmetal: The material is expected to be used to create a durable, crease-resistant hinge, acting as a crucial, premium component rather than just a minor part.
Rokform

Impact on LQMT: An Apple contract would likely be a significant catalyst for the company, given its long-standing, exclusive, but previously limited, relationship with Apple.

Based on analyst reports, the average production cost for a liquid metal (amorphous alloy) hinge for the rumored Apple foldable iPhone is expected to be between $70 and $80 per unit.
AppleInsider

Apple is reported to produce 15 -20 million foldable phones the first year.

Do the math and get your head out of your own arsehole.

Hello, Mr./Ms. Board Secretary,

According to information from the industry supply chain, Apple’s foldable screen hinge utilizes a design scheme featuring a "Liquidmetal spindle paired with titanium alloy structural components." Amphenol serves as the primary assembly supplier for Apple’s foldable screen hinges, while Eontec supplies the Liquidmetal hinge structural components to Amphenol. Could you please confirm whether the company’s current collaboration with Amphenol regarding Liquidmetal products is proceeding as planned? Furthermore, is the delivery status of recent orders stable?

Hello! Thank you for your interest in our Company.

The cooperative relationship between the Company and Amphenol is progressing steadily; we are fulfilling deliveries strictly according to client orders—on time and in the specified quantities. Thank you!

Hello, Mr./Ms. Board Secretary,

Could you please tell us what the yield rate is for the Company's production of 0.005mm Liquidmetal hinges? I have heard that it is around 65%; could you please clarify this matter?

Hello! Thank you for your interest in our Company.

Yield rates vary depending on the specific product, as different products entail varying levels of processing complexity, technical requirements, and production stages. Regarding the amorphous alloy hinge spindles produced by our Company: thanks to rigorous production controls and technical optimizations, the overall yield rate for this specific product is significantly higher than 65%. Thank you!

Hello, Mr./Ms. Board Secretary,

What is the current finished product yield rate for the mass production of the Company's Liquidmetal hinges?

Hello! Thank you for your interest in our Company. The products manufactured by our Company are amorphous alloy hinge *spindle structural components*—not finished hinge assemblies. Thank you!

Hello, Mr./Ms. Board Secretary,

The Company's amorphous alloy hinges have already been mass-adopted by multiple brands of foldable smartphones. Market analyses suggest that the hinge spindles are supplied exclusively to a major client in North America. The Company recently injected an additional 120 million RMB into Yihao Metal to expand its Liquidmetal production capacity. If no exclusive supply agreement has been established with a major client, could you please specify which concrete projects serve as the order basis for this production expansion? Additionally, the Company has reportedly developed prototypes for Liquidmetal smartphone mid-frames; should clients express a demand for these in the future, does the Company possess the industrialization capabilities to mass-produce them, and is it actively positioning itself to do so?

Hello! Thank you for your interest in the Company.

The capacity expansion at Yihao Metal will be implemented in a phased manner, based on the volume and nature of customer orders. The Company is also continuing to advance its R&D efforts regarding the application of amorphous alloy materials in smartphone mid-frame structural components. Thank you!

Apple does not own the rights to manufacturing.

Here is a clue to revenues, PO (parts order) for hinge parts goes through us from a U.S.-based hinge assembly company (anyone mention Amphenol). Then, farming out the manufacturing from the PO. We have EON and Yihao in place for this. LQMT gets about 30% of the cost for manufacturing. On a 600 million dollar order for hinge parts that's a little under 200 million USD for LQMT. This is a real strong possibility with Amphenol being a confirmed Apple hinge assembler in the U.S. And EON already noted as the manufacturer for the hinge spline parts. The MTA with EON spells out that LQMT is the conduit for all liquidmetal PO's that originates in the U.S.A.

Most of the manipulators on this board only want to tell you what we can't do, or what we haven't done yet. They FAIL (intentionally) to talk about paths to revenue.

Most of them are penny pinchers or some angry old men who lost big time investing too early and want the company to fail.

Here is a clue, PO (parts order) for hinge parts goes through us from a U.S.-based hinge assembly company (anyone mention Amphenol). Then, farming out the manufacturing from the PO. We have EON and Yihao in place for this. LQMT gets about 30% of the cost for manufacturing. On a 600 million dollar order for hinge parts that's a little under 200 million USD for LQMT. This is a real strong possibility with Amphenol being a confirmed Apple hinge assembler in the U.S. And EON already noted as the assembler for the hinge parts. The MTA with EON spells out that LQMT is the conduit for all liquidmetal PO's that originates in the U.S.A.

Most of the manipulators on this board only want to tell you what we can't do, or what we haven't done yet. They FAIL (intentionally) to talk about paths to revenue.

Most of them are penny pinchers or some angry old men who lost big time investing too early and want the company to fail.

Why don't you tell the whole truth for a change. Inspite of the fact that apple owns rights and license, there a ways that lqmt can still recieve revenue from a liquidmetal hinge used in an Apple foldable phone.

Stop trying to chase off investors.

"I have little faith in prosperity here"

Then move on already and stop waisting your time and ours with your negativity.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/apple-foldable-iphone-leak-claims-crease-free-screen-liquidmetal-hinge/ar-AA1Zwr0L?item=flightsprg-tipsubsc-v1a%3Floadin&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

Once again, some posters are just bitter and angry old men who lost their arse investing too early. They have nothing better to do with their life than making long-winded posts 24/7 with an agenda. When called on it, the anger continues with lies and deceptions about other posters.

They need to get over themselves, their losses, and their anger and move on, and stop with the nonsensical posts 24/7.

Aaron Lee for DigiTimes Asia:

Apple’s first foldable device has entered its final countdown phase. Reports from the supply chain indicate that the new device features significant breakthroughs in both its external structure and key materials. Notably, the hinge mechanism incorporates Liquidmetal—an amorphous alloy—marking the industry’s first instance of large-scale commercial application for this material. It is understood that Liquidmetal possesses characteristics such as high strength, superior wear resistance, and excellent fluidity. These properties enable the fabrication of hinge structures with greater complexity and precision, while simultaneously allowing for effective control over device thickness; thus, it serves as the core technology underpinning the lightweight and durable design of the foldable iPhone. On the materials front, Eontec acts as the exclusive supplier of zirconium-based Liquidmetal, while Taiwanese manufacturers Newmax and Amphenol share the responsibility for module assembly. The entire supply chain has now entered the trial production and validation phase. Although the timeline for mass production has been slightly delayed due to yield-related factors, Apple remains firmly committed to the Liquidmetal approach and has not activated any alternative plans. Mass production is expected to officially commence in the third quarter of 2026, with shipments projected to reach their peak in the fourth quarter…

Currently, Eontec has achieved a material yield rate exceeding 90%; the bottlenecks are now concentrated in the module assembly stage. It is projected that the conditions required for mass production will be met by the end of July. Regarding shipment volume, market analysts anticipate that the foldable iPhone will see shipments of approximately 6 to 7 million units in its first year. Due to limited supplies of key components, the device is expected to face shortages during its initial launch period.

https://macdailynews.com/2026/04/16/liquidmetal-could-be-apples-secret-weapon-for-the-foldable-iphone/

Still holding all my 0.04-cent shares. Been accumulating over the years. I have never followed the negative rhetoric on this board or the penny-pinching SOBs.

Posting 3-5 messages a day telling everyone LQMT hasn't done anything yet isn't reporting, it's motivated by an agenda that smells foul, or maybe it's just a bunch of bitter, angry old men who lost the house who can't move on!

I don't even read their long-winded, BS posts anymore. They are paid bashers with an agenda. I think all here are on to their game, yet they continue to post 24/7.

It just keeps coming 24/7. What a freaking joke.

The 24/7 poster strikes again and again and again!

LQMT doesn't have to actually manufacture the hinge themselves. They can have Amphenol order hinge parts through them (PO), a known assembler and supplier of liquidmetal hinges for the Apple foldable phone, and LQMT can farm out the parts manufacturing to Eontec/Yihao and Liquidmetal technologies gets paid!!!!

The funding doesn't even have to come directly from Apple to LQMT, but through Amphenol who orders the parts.

Capisce.

Eon and Yihao manufacture parts, they do not do the assembly like Amphenol. The agreement with Eon is parts orders that come from the US (Like Amphenol) go through liquidmetal USA

"Apple-whisperer Ming-chi Kuo tweets that Liquidmetal will be used in the foldable iPhone, giving Eon a $1.5-$2 Billion order for hinges

Dongguan EonTec is poised to benefit significantly from the widespread adoption of liquid metal in the hinges of the upcoming foldable iPhone. According to recent industry research, Apple is focused on improving durability, enhancing screen flatness, and minimizing crease marks… https://t.co/KsGu49JXkP

— 郭明錤｜Ming-Chi Kuo (@mingchikuo) March 21, 2025

Dongguan EonTec is poised to benefit significantly from the widespread adoption of liquid metal in the hinges of the upcoming foldable iPhone. According to recent industry research, Apple is focused on improving durability, enhancing screen flatness, and minimizing crease marks in its foldable iPhone design. To achieve these goals, key components like the hinges will be crafted from liquid metal using a die-casting process. As the exclusive supplier of liquid metal, EonTec is expected to be the primary beneficiary of this shift.

Apple has been using liquid metal for small components for years (such as SIM ejector pins), but the foldable iPhone will mark its first major use of the material in a critical mechanical part. By the end of 2024, EonTec has shipped over 10 million central shafts, key hinge components made from liquid metal. As Android smartphone brands gear up to compete with the upcoming foldable iPhone, they are expected to increasingly adopt liquid metal for their hinges, driving rapid growth in the liquid metal market.

The ASP of liquid metal per foldable iPhone is estimated at RMB 70–100. Based solely on the first-generation foldable iPhone, EonTec could see revenue of RMB 1.5–2 billion—a potential 100–200% increase driven by this single order. As more competitors in the foldable phone market turn to liquid metal, EonTec’s growth could accelerate even further.

Dongguan Yihao Metal, a subsidiary in which EonTec holds a 60% stake, handles the production and shipment of liquid metal components. With the liquid metal business poised for strong growth, industry surveys indicate that EonTec may seek to increase its ownership in Yihao Metal over time to fully capture the subsidiary’s profits."

Dongguan EonTec is poised to benefit significantly from the widespread adoption of liquid metal in the hinges of the upcoming foldable iPhone. According to recent industry research, Apple is focused on improving durability, enhancing screen flatness, and minimizing crease marks… https://t.co/KsGu49JXkP

— 郭明錤｜Ming-Chi Kuo (@mingchikuo) March 21, 2025

No one wants to listen to your crap 24/7. Why do you feel the emotional NEED to have to spew the same crap 24/7. You are either a paid puppy, emotionally needy, or one bitter SOB.

"Warning!" More manipulation spewed from the SOB crew. The posts keep comming 24/7.

You and the rest of the SOB club need to get over your bitterness and move on.

You say you only post fact, but its always with a negative twist interpretations. In addition you feel the emotional need to post the same things 24/7 over an over again with long winded posts only a paid propagandist would spend time doing.

Sorry, seen too much of this manupulation crap by you Watts, another to just sit on the sidelines and say nothing.