Liquidmetal Technologies Inc (LQMT)

[chipboarder]

One of the iterations in the development was the creation of alloys with a controlled degree of crystal formation so you end up with strong , high melt crystalized islands dispersed in an amorphous matrix. Controlling the degree controls the resultant properties. This is somewhat analogous to fiberglass in an epoxy or polyester matrix. Sort of having a filler phase to reinforce the matrix. Get the advantages of crystal structure without the boundary weaknesses.

So when can we expect to see extruded BMG? Going from injection moulding to extrusion in plastics was a very natural evolution…it’s a predictable next step…making flat sheet (cooling will be a trick) could open lots of potential applications. Extruded wire could be interesting…I’m still looking for BMG guitar and piano strings that could have unique acoustic properties.