After rumors that the iPhone 5 will be built in a liquid metal, was interviewed and assessed the material reveals a long way to producing devices away
The formula for producing the material found Packer during his doctoral studies. This is a metal alloy with a unique structure reminiscent of glass atoms - but in contrast to a very strong material. You can shape it into various shapes and complexity, and is resistant to scratches and corrosion. In terms of appearance - it looks like stainless - steel gray. In contact with her she gives a warmer feeling normal metal.
He said that Apple has acquired exclusive rights to use material already in 2010, but until now had used it only emits button SIM card iPhone and the iPad. Since this is a new and different technology, still no proper infrastructure for its use in industrial design products, and the inventor believes that Apple will have to spend between 300 to 500 million dollars over the coming years to bring it into mass use. So you can understand the idea of the iPhone 5 (scheduled for less than a year) will be built from this material - is unlikely.
"This metal is different and completely new. It can combine the advantages of plastic, metal and glass. I expect that Apple will use technology product breaks through it will display a user interface and industrial design and innovative will be difficult to copy or duplicate using technologies and others. Has advantages Bhosekth and in its aesthetic . can be molded into complex shapes accurately, "said Packer.
When asked about the possibility of MacBook computers built liquid metal, Packer said that in his estimation it will not happen soon. "More likely to be used into small pieces. Macbook liquid metal will take another two to four years to develop."
