3DPrint.com August 31, 2023
Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), the Cupertino-based tech behemoth, is once again set to revolutionize an industry, this time targeting manufacturing. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the company is testing the use of binder jet 3D printers to produce the steel chassis of its future smartwatches. While its use of the technology is still nascent and largely experimental, its successful implementation could significantly alter how Apple and perhaps even the entire tech industry approach manufacturing.
While Apple is known for its secrecy, it is an open secret that the tech giant uses additive manufacturing (AM) in-house. Most of this use is said to be for the traditional applications: prototyping, tooling, and R&D. Additionally, there have been numerous rumors throughout the...