[Soopahmahn]

Remember this shit?

Apple just bought it.

Apple takes gulp of strong, glossy Liquidmetal

Alright, so your next iPod might not stab you in the junk through your pants pocket spock but it might be encased in a super hard and scratch-resistant amorphous metal. :metal:

 

[zepp]

Steve Jobs is replacing his flesh and bone with liquid metal

Competitors are SO fucked.

 

[343]

They have had metal/ceramic composites for quite a while now (I know they make bicycle frames out of Aluminum/ceramic composite tubing... (Specialized metal matrix)

As for no shrink when cast some of the new metallic 3d printers actually do a very good job at this as well using bronze and stainless steel (excellent detail to boot)

 

[Soopahmahn]

These are not composites, though. And the near-net shape casting is pretty cool, it has to be part of their economic decision because even if the alloys are pricey, it will save them on machining and finishing costs big time. Machining cases out of solid aluminum billets is not el cheapo.

 

[Soopahmahn]

:bump: Because Apple just got super cereal about this:
AppleInsider | Apple seeks metal experts to forge devices from durable Liquidmetal

Newer SIM ejector tools are already made out of the stuff. :metal:

 

[Randy]

Are you the legal guardian of John Connor? Could I speak with him, please?