Liquidmetal Technologies Inc (LQMT)

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For example, a CNC cutting machine used in the manufacturing of metal iPhone and iPad cases costs upwards of US$1 million.
“That’s a specialized machine only for use in making Apple products,” attests the Apple case vendor executive.

 
lqmt machines via lugee maze cost about 300k and the maze will also supply the raw material and handle the recycling.
cnc machines have more steps than lqmt machines and they take longer to cnc compared to injection molding.
according to the article case vendors have made losses on past cnc equipment purchases.
injection molding looks more cost effective overall.
'follow the machines'