Liquidmetal Technologies Inc (LQMT)

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Ask your self this question, when thinking of possible LQMT uses in a car. Why are cars not made of Titanium?

Titanium is much lighter and stronger than steel. It is easy to weld and does not corrode. You can use it for parts that get hot. A muffler made of titanium would last for every. The Reason they don't use Titanium is cost. LQMT costs more than Titanium and is just to costly to use for 99% of the parts in a car. There may be some niche parts that could benefit from the advantages of LQMT, but very few.

"there are lots of parts in a car that do not get hot enough to effect liquidmetal. buttons, dashboard, linkage, cables, instruments, transmission, engine parts that are not in combustion area (such as carburetors), wheel rims, axles, nuts and bolts, compressors, air bag triggers, etc. etc.
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None of these parts would benefit from LQMT properties. They work just fine with current materials and would not carry the extra cost of LQMT. I stand by my earlier statements. As much as everyone would like to believe this material is going to change the world, it is just not playing out that way. The properties are just not that earth shattering.

Just remember the MIM market is 2 billion and LMQT is a good fit for these parts.