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To: spitsong who wrote (17)	6/19/2014 3:25:39 PM
From: Doren	1 Recommendation Recommended By Zen Dollar Round Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 157

Sapphire screens are a good bet. LM cases less so. The rumors about LM have been rampant for several years at times pushing up LQMT up as much as 70% in a day. There is a good probability that LM will not benefit materially from an LM iPhone, however despite some people's insistence they could make some money. Another company that most probably would benefit is Materion. MTRN Most likely both would spurt dramatically if an LM phone was released. LQMT would then probably fall dramatically as investors catch up on the fact it might not materially benefit. The most interesting thing I've seen was this leaked "prototype": Message 29576053 The problem with LM injection molded cases is complexity. Metal injection molding is difficult, and gets worse the larger the piece. So this prototype was pretty exciting to me. It makes sense in several ways. Easier to manufacture than a one piece back. Easier to assemble. Probably easier to attach the sapphire screens. And it looks like some kind of different metal. LM can be made in a variety of colors. I don't know if it can be made in this variegated metal look but I'm guessing it can. Or the the surface is textured. LM is extremely hard and durable. Its not amenable to milling or pressing although it can be done. Injection molding would be the preferred method. These simpler shapes just might be a stepping stone to a full LM case. Much easier to make in the millions while LM and Engle work out the bugs.

To: spitsong who wrote (17)	7/9/2014 3:19:18 AM
From: spitsong	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 157

More on potential Apple "new materials" partners Yes, the linked video was posted elsewhere on this site, but it bears repeating: The Register \| 'iPhone 6' survives STAB ATTACK. Truly, it is the JESUS Phone Or, this is just a very naughty boy Keep in mind that this could have been faked, but lordy it would be cool, especially in this context: Seeking Alpha \| GT Advanced Technologies Update: Latest Supply Chain Check ZDNet \| Canonical: Apple bought up three years of our sapphire screen and proved us right And then there is the Liquidmetal potential: AppleInsider \| Apple continues exploring Liquidmetal manufacturing methods Like you, Doren, I agree that Liquidmetal is a longer shot than Sapphire. But it seems inevitable, whether in the iWatch (which I think will be a much bigger deal than you seem to have been imagining) and/or in the iPhone. Its ability to transmit information from body through skin (and contaminants) to device (iWatch!) seems likely to be key.