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Apple’s foldable iPhone to feature Liquidmetal hinges – Ming-Chi Kuo
- Apple has a perpetual license to use Liquidmetal in consumer electronic products, and will reportedly utilize Liquidmetal hinges in the upcoming foldable iPhone, with Dongguan EonTec set to benefit significantly.
- The foldable iPhone is designed to enhance durability, screen flatness, and reduce crease marks, with hinges made from liquid metal using die-casting, marking a major use of the material in a mechanical part for Apple.
- EonTec, as the exclusive supplier of liquid metal and a major manufacturer in the field, is expected to experience substantial growth as competitors in the foldable phone market also adopt liquid metal for their hinges.
- The estimated ASP of liquid metal per foldable iPhone is RMB 70-100, potentially driving significant revenue growth for EonTec, which may seek to increase its ownership in subsidiary Dongguan Yihao Metal to capture more profits.
- Ming-Chi Kuo anticipates that final specifications for Apple's first foldable iPhone will be confirmed in 2Q25, with mass production scheduled for 4Q26 and retail prices expected to range from $2,000 to $2,500.
- Liquidmetal Technologies has developed specialized alloys with high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and the ability to be heat-formed, offering advantages over conventional crystalline metals.
- Liquidmetal alloys, known for their hardness and durability, have applications in high-strength precision parts and offer economic benefits for components with cosmetic surfaces and complex shapes.
- Liquidmetal has intellectual property rights with over 70 U.S. patents and is recognized for achieving significant strength compared to conventional titanium alloys and high-strength steels.
- Liquidmetal Technologies' alloys showcase a high coefficient of restitution, making them ideal for parts with anti-wearing characteristics and close tolerances.
- Apple's adoption of liquid metal in critical mechanical parts like hinges for the foldable iPhone signifies a significant shift in materials use and highlights the potential for growth in the liquid metal market.
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