2014-01-30

Apple looking to ramp production of new 'critical' sapphire component in U.S. by Feb.

Apple looking to ramp production of new 'critical' sapphire component in U.S. by Feb. - Apple and manufacturing partner GT Advanced Technologies are pushing to open an advanced sapphire production facility in Arizona by the end of February, which will handle a new "critical subcomponent" to be incorporated in a future Apple product.


Aluminum oxide and aluminum in general are fascinating materials and plentiful.