Backing up a recent claim from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Bloomberg says that Apple is now working to 3D print the chassis for a forthcoming Apple Watch.
Now Bloomberg has backed up that report, with the exception that it says the material being used is stainless steel rather than titanium. The report doesn’t preclude the use of titanium or the Apple Watch Ultra, but specifically says that it is being tested for the stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9.
Given that the Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to be announced on September 12, 2023, it seems late in the process to be testing a complete revision of the manufacturing process. However, it could be that Apple has taken the finalized Apple Watch Series 9 chassis and is testing how well 3D printing can match it for the future.
This story originally appeared on Appleinsider
