The hinge for Apple's new foldable phone was built with AI

Apple says it used AI and 3D printing in the manufacturing process for its long-awaited foldable phone.

The hinge for Apple's new foldable phone was built with AI

TL;DR

  • Apple's new foldable phone is named the Duo.
  • The Duo's hinge was designed and built using AI and 3D printing.
  • AI algorithms precisely match each hinge with its housing for perfect alignment.
  • 3D printing applies micro layers of a custom photopolymer to eliminate waviness.
  • The phone features a custom nano-texture finish to reduce glare and reflections.
  • A multi-layer lamination strategy is used to increase device durability.