Apple will use 3D printing to make Apple Watch Ultra mechanical parts

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  • Reply 21 of 23
    tmay said:
    eriamjh said:
    There is no 3D printing process that can handle the volume for the production of Apple Watch.    

    This article is bogus.  3D printing is only used for prototypes.   
    Uhm, no...

    Here's a large part;

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb_cHMtl3g0

    increased part complexity and weight reduction are the key advantages of 3D printing over other production processes, and in fact many parts are hybrids of 3D printing, machining, and fabrication. it appears that Apple with take advantage of 3D printing to increase part complexity ultimately reducing part count and assembly costs, and likely will finish machine some surfaces for precise fit.

    tmay, has a huge point.  3D printing is actually used for prototypes, and the microprocessor is missing.  That is check mate. tmay got assassination skills.  3D printing is great but really needs to pull its socks up.  Intel or TMSC won't help - and they do nano meter stuff.
  • Reply 22 of 23
    eriamjh said:
    There is no 3D printing process that can handle the volume for the production of Apple Watch.    

    This article is bogus.  3D printing is only used for prototypes.   
    More evidence.  https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/apple-using-metal-3d-printing-to-produce-smartwatches-photos-from-formnext-south-china-224323/
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