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Liquidmetal Technologies LD Micro Main Event XIX Investor Conference summary
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Company history and technology evolution
Technology originated in 1962, commercialized in 1987, and went public in 2002 with Samsung as an early customer.
Faced financial struggles post-IPO, secured a key licensing deal with Apple in 2010, and received a $63 million investment in 2016 from Professor Lugee Li.
Yihao Metal, an affiliate, began mass manufacturing hinges for Chinese mobile devices in 2020.
Plans to open a new manufacturing plant in Hangzhou, China, in 2026, aiming to scale production.
Leadership under Professor Lugee Li has created a unique manufacturing ecosystem spanning China, the Americas, and Europe.
Technology and product advantages
Amorphous alloy technology enables parts twice as strong as titanium, with superior hardness and tight tolerances.
Parts are corrosion- and scratch-resistant, elastic, and can be produced as thin as 0.3 mm.
Manufacturing process uses hybrid die-cast injection molding, allowing cost-effective, high-volume production.
Competitive pricing ranges from $1–$10 per part, outperforming CNC machining and MIM in cost and precision.
Holds about 40 patents, with ongoing investment in IP and proprietary manufacturing know-how.
Market focus and applications
Key markets include mobile devices, medical devices, robotics, EVs, and consumer products.
Medical applications include staple anvils, pacemaker housings, and surgical tools.
Automotive and robotics parts supplied to Tesla and BYD; consumer products include rings, credit cards, earbuds, and watch bezels.
The hinge for foldable devices is a flagship product, with a projected market growth from $1B in 2024 to $7B in 10 years.
Customers include Apple, Samsung, Sony, Huawei, Vivo, Oppo, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Intuitive Surgical, Tesla, and BYD.
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