Apple is testing 3D printers to make the steel frames of some of its upcoming smartwatches. The manufacturing process would eliminate the need to mould metal components into the desired shape of the product, speeding up the production of the devices while also being more environmentally friendly. In the test is a success, the business will try to incorporate the technology into new items in the coming years.
The company also plans to apply the process to its titanium Ultra watch, but the shift isn't planned until 2024, the report said.
Apple is set to host their fall event on Sept. 12, where analysts believe the world's most valuable company will unveil a new line of smartwatches and iPhones.
