The official debut of the Apple Watch Ultra is expected in the fall of 2023
The network continues to accumulate information about the future update of Apple’s flagship smartwatch. This time, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF International Securities shared details about the second generation of Apple Watch Ultra.
According to the source, citing information from the supply chain, Apple is now introducing 3D printing technology. Specifically, “Some of the titanium mechanical parts of the new Apple Watch Ultra 2H23 will be 3D printed.”
Apple will start 3D-printing the Apple Watch Ultra, but not completely
Components may include the Digital Crown, side button, and action button, as these are the only mechanical parts of the Apple Watch Ultra. These titanium parts are currently CNC machined.
The change can shorten production time and reduce costs. Kuo believes that if shipments from suppliers are successful, more Apple products will be made using 3D printing technology in the future. The official debut of the Apple Watch Ultra is expected in the fall of 2023.
Ming-Chi Kuo is known for his connections to the manufacturing supply chain. He has a long track record and specializes in Apple products. For example, in 2011, he predicted the exact date of the start of sales of the delayed white iPhone 4, and in 2012, the MacBook Pro with a Retina screen. In 2013, Kuo accurately described the iPhone 5s with Touch ID fingerprint scanner, and recently his prediction for a mixed reality headset came true.
