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937 Here's How Apple Uses 3D Printing for Apple Watch and iPhone Air

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 11/18/2025 10:22 EDT

Here's How Apple Uses 3D Printing for Apple Watch and iPhone Air

Apple today highlighted its use of 3D-printed titanium in a trio of devices, the step-by-step process involved, and a few benefits of the technology.


The titanium case on Apple Watch Ultra 3 models, the titanium case on higher-end Apple Watch Series 11 models, and the USB-C port on the iPhone Air are all 3D printed with 100% recycled aerospace-grade titanium powder, according to Apple.

3D printing involves creating an object layer by layer with powdered metal, until it is as close to the final shape

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