Apple has rolled up its sleeves for the second generation of the Watch Ultra, the first of which was launched last year. The mass production of the new model, which will come with a titanium coating, will change. According to the latest claims, Apple will use 3D printing technology for the Watch Ultra 2.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 could be made using 3D printing
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the Watch Ultra could feature titanium mechanical parts made using 3D printing technology. The company’s move would increase production efficiency and reduce costs compared to the traditional CNC (numerical control) process.
Printers using 3D printing technology are not expected to be consumer devices. It is likely that Apple will use industrial 3D printing equipment to produce certain parts. The CNC process will be used in the final stages of production.
According to Kuo, Apple wants to speed up its production schedule by quickly adopting 3D printing. This production technology will also reduce the cost of the smartwatch. The analyst also said that Apple wants to use 3D printing technology for other products. In addition to the time and cost benefits, this will contribute to the company’s sustainability performance.
The second-generation Watch Ultra is expected to be unveiled with the launch of the iPhone 15 in the autumn. It is possible to say that the Watch Series 9 will be unveiled at this event.
Previously, many key sources have stated that the next-generation Watch Ultra will feature a microLED display. There were even reports that the Apple Watch Ultra with MicroLED would arrive in 2024. However, it is thought that this year’s model will be launched without microLED.
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