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Technology Stocks : Apple Inc.
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To: tcd who wrote (132881)5/3/2012 1:11:28 PM
From: Doren  Read Replies (1) of 213177
 
Its not a single alloy. Its the understanding of what properties will result from different ratios of elements, one KEY property is the rate of cooling that has to take place in order to prevent crystallization.

They do not need to perfect the alloy necessarily. They need to perfect the injection machines which of course will virtually never happen as designs improve. Apparently Engle has produced and delivered at least 2 machines. LQMT is making parts for 3 clients. They do not make any parts that sell for less than $200 at this point.

The fact that they are making and selling parts that sell for more than $200 is an indication that the parts are larger and more complex than what Apple needs, which also indicates that Apple may have the ducks in a row to begin making FULL backs rather than simpler flat backs.
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