Summary Box: Apple takes gulp of Liquidmetal, a strong, glossy new material
By APWednesday, August 11, 2010
Summary Box: Apple takes gulp of glossy material
NEW YORK — THE DEAL: Liquidmetal Technologies Inc., a Caltech spinoff, has granted Apple Inc. a perpetual, exclusive license to use its technology in consumer electronics.
STRONG AND GLOSSY: Liquidmetal can be cast precisely for a glossy finish and resists denting, scratching and scuffing. Although Apple isn’t saying anything, the deal could give the company shiny, super-tough computer and phone casings.
THE CAVEAT: It’s expensive, used mostly in luxury goods and certain products for now.
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