The 3D printing aspect is interesting as it has been suggested in the patent that such a method would be quicker and less expensive compared to more traditional methods, such as the machining of parts, and could be used to quickly create prototypes and to help visualize what the end product could be like. The patent has been described as having use in a number of Apple products, such as iOS devices, computer monitors, remote controls, laptops, and devices such as a “watch or clock”, which we can only imagine will fuel iWatch rumors and speculation.
Apple has attempted to incorporate liquidmetal in small amounts in its products, such as the SIM ejector tool that came with the iPhone 3GS, but whether or not we will see liquidmetal used on a larger scale is anyone’s guess.