Liquidmetal Technologies Inc (LQMT)

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In all of LQMT’s 76 page design guide and in there discussion on comparing LQMT’s Technology to other technologies in manufacturing parts nowhere is amorphous metal 3D printing discussed. Nor do I see it in LQMT’s filed forms as an endeavor they pursued.

Not being an Engineer in this field and from comments read. The formula might have to be altered for a new patent. Also some have claimed 3D amorphous metal printing is not as strong as the process LQMT now uses.

LQMT itself states there are many reasons for using all of the current technologies available to manufacture a particular part.

This might give you a better idea of what LQMT is focused on….

https://www.liquidmetal.com/process-comparison

The design guide is more detailed.

On the other hand since LQMT is a contract company, they can negotiate a fee for a contract with a partner that does use 3D printing using the partners IP. It may not be profitable or advantageous to promote the IP of a potential competitor.

Not being a metallurgist it doesn’t answer your question. But I hope it helps.