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Yes. This was thought about when Lugee stepped in

Feel free to track my siting of this concept (speculation of course) with my last few post and comments within other post

Hello, Board Secretary.

I note that the company's liquid metal business is a core growth segment, and I would like to inquire about the following:

First, regarding the more than 40 liquid metal vacuum die-casting production lines at Dongguan Yihao Metal: Is the overall equipment utilization currently at full capacity? If the equipment were to operate at full load year-round, what would be the theoretical annual production volume of liquid metal hinge shafts for foldable screens? What is the current overall yield rate for mass-produced liquid metal hinge shafts?

Second, regarding the construction progress of the Hunan Yihao liquid metal expansion base: When is the initial trial production of samples expected to begin? Once the project is fully completed and operating at full capacity, what is the planned annual production capacity for liquid metal hinge shafts? Thank you for your reply!

Eontec: Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

Currently, the company is not operating at full annual capacity for any single product order. As different products vary in terms of process complexity, technical requirements, and production stages, yield rates also differ; however, the yield rate of the hinge shaft components delivered in bulk by the company meets customer requirements.

The Hunan Yihao production base will commence trial production at the end of the third quarter, and capacity construction at the site will be implemented gradually based on customer orders. Thank you!

Hello, Board Secretary.

The company is undergoing certification and capacity preparation for a key customer; have any firm orders, procurement forecasts, stock-up notices, or capacity reservation arrangements been secured? If formal orders have not yet been placed, is the current investment based on the customer's clear mass-production plan, or is the company making strategic moves in anticipation of future demand? Thank you.

Eontec: Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

The new capacity planned by the company's subsidiary, Dongguan Yihao Metal Material Technology Co., Ltd., is intended to meet the needs of the large-scale development of the amorphous alloy industry; this capacity construction will be implemented gradually based on market customer orders. Thank you!

Hello, Board Secretary.

In a recent Q&A session, you stated that Dongguan Yihao does not currently possess the conditions for large-scale mass production; what exactly does this mean? Could you please provide details on the company's current liquid metal production capacity—covering both existing and under-construction facilities—including specific capacity figures and progress updates?

Eontec: Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

The amorphous alloy production capacities currently under construction by the company include the Changshantou production base and the Hunan Yihao production base. The Changshantou production base is expected to be completed in January 2027; upon completion, the existing production capacity of Dongguan Yihao Metal will be relocated to the Changshantou base.

Trial production at the Hunan Yihao production base is set to begin at the end of the third quarter, with capacity expansion implemented gradually based on market demand and customer orders. Thank you!

Hello, Board Secretary,

The company recently stated that Dongguan Yihao has undergone a factory audit by a major customer and has "received the audit results."

Does this result mean the company has passed that major customer's supplier qualification review? Are there currently any requirements for rectification, supplementary verification, or product certification? Without disclosing the customer's name, at what stage are the relevant projects—supplier onboarding, product certification, trial production, or mass production ramp-up? Thank you.

Eontec: Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

The company has obtained supplier qualification, though the products are still undergoing certification. Thank you!

Hello, Board Secretary,

Is the new liquid metal capacity at Hunan Yihao intended for incremental orders from existing customers, new projects for a key customer, or projects for new customers? Once the new capacity comes online, will re-certification by the end customer or hinge assembly plant be required, or can the existing certification system from Dongguan Yihao be partially utilized? Thank you.

Eontec: Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company. Customer re-certification is required before mass production begins at the new base. Thank you!

Hello, Board Secretary,

The company previously indicated that the industrialization of liquid metal faced capacity constraints. What is the primary bottleneck for business development right now: insufficient customer demand, insufficient equipment capacity, yield rate ramp-up, or long customer certification cycles? Do existing orders or customer demand currently exceed the available capacity at Dongguan Yihao? Thank you.

Eontec: Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

The company holds a positive outlook on the application prospects of amorphous alloy products; the scale of amorphous alloy applications is set to expand continuously. To address the corresponding incremental market, the company needs to coordinate core resources in advance and complete preparatory work. Thank you!

Hello, Board Secretary.

Regarding the actual engineering application of hinges: are 3D-printed titanium alloy structural components and liquid metal spindles used in different parts and for different functions?

Can these two materials and processes be used simultaneously within the same foldable screen hinge assembly?

Does the market claim that "3D-printed titanium alloys will fully replace liquid metal for hinge shafts" align with the actual technical roadmap? Thank you.

Eontec: Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

3D printing and liquid metal involve different materials and forming processes, each with its own advantages. Depending on the customer's design requirements for the hinge shaft, 3D printing, MIM, and liquid metal may all be utilized within a single hinge shaft assembly. Thank you!

Hello, Board Secretary!

Last year, the company passed the P1 and P2 validation stages for a foreign customer's foldable phone hinge. As this customer has recently commenced mass production of foldable phones, has the company seen active growth in orders? Thank you.

Eontec: Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

Currently, order volumes for the company's amorphous alloy products remain at normal levels, with no significant fluctuations. Thank you! Will the dedicated production line at the Dongguan plant—built in 2025 to meet a major customer's facility audit requirements—continue to operate in 2026? Will it have a significant impact on the financial report for the first half of 2026? Are there plans for a similar dedicated line for major customers at the Yihao Metal plant in Zhuzhou?

Eontec: Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

The process precision of the upgraded production line at the company's subsidiary, Dongguan Yihao Metal Materials Technology Co., Ltd., meets the customer's production standards. Regarding the company's operational performance for the first half of the year, please refer to the semi-annual report to be disclosed on August 26. Construction of the Hunan Yihao production base will be implemented gradually based on customer order volumes. Thank you!

2027 iPhone rumor that the outside band of the phone could be made from LiquidMetal:

https://apple.news/A3oxsJ2y2QM2Yo7gIyvC0xw

Another older article claiming Apple is still developing LiquidMetal frames:

https://apple.news/AzbdtmakyRBOvjPWVa735-A

There are online reports that a major North American client has initiated a project to develop a second-generation foldable smartphone.

Could the company clarify whether it is currently continuing research on liquid metal hinges with this client? When were samples last supplied?

Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

Until new production capacity is established, our existing capacity remains insufficient to meet the requirements for large-scale production and delivery;

therefore, our top priority is accelerating the construction of new capacity.

Thank you!

The company has stated that the current liquid metal production capacity at the Dongguan Yihao plant is sufficient to meet existing customer demand.

However, the Zhuzhou Phase I facility is set to begin production this year, followed by Phase II next year, and the Changtou Shan project is also nearing the production stage.

Given this rapid, large-scale expansion of capacity and the significant investment of resources, is the company acting based on projections of future customer business needs, or has it conducted market research on the liquid metal industry?

Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

Trial production at the Hunan Yihao manufacturing base is scheduled to commence at the end of the third quarter, with capacity build-out implemented gradually based on customer orders. Once the Changshantou project is completed, the existing production capacity of Dongguan Yihao Metal will be relocated to the Changshantou manufacturing base.

Thank you!

To the Board Secretary: A few days ago, someone asked whether the validation and small-batch trial production of liquid metal hinge products for top-tier overseas consumer electronics clients were proceeding, and if there were plans for large-scale mass delivery in the second half of the year.

Your response was, "We have not yet received plans from downstream manufacturers." This cryptic reply sparked considerable discussion.

Therefore, please give a straightforward answer:

Is your company's liquid metal hinge assembly being used in foldable phones from North American manufacturers, and is it ready for—or on the verge of—mass production?

I hope you can provide a direct and clear answer, much like Lens Technology does.

Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

Last year, the company's subsidiary, Dongguan Yihao Metal Materials Technology Co., Ltd., underwent a factory audit by a major client and received the results.

As of now, Dongguan Yihao Metal does not yet possess the capacity for large-scale mass production and delivery.

Thank you!

Hello! Could you please provide an update on the validation progress of your company's liquid metal products with major overseas clients?

Is the process proceeding smoothly through the CRB and DVT stages?

Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

Validation work with a key client is currently ongoing.

Thank you!

Hello, Board Secretary!

The company has obtained certification from relevant OEMs for its liquid metal hinge spindles used in foldable smartphone screens.

Could you please clarify whether these certifying manufacturers are domestic or overseas?

Hello! Thank you for your interest in the company.

The manufacturers from which the company has currently obtained certification include both domestic and overseas entities.

Thank you!

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Ultra Thin Hinge utilize Zirconium Amorphous Alloy and its preparation method.

Stay tune for detail

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I. Overview of the Hangzhou Joint Venture Factory

* **Corporate Background:** Liquidmetal Asia Holdings Limited—a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of the U.S.-based Liquidmetal Technologies—signed an agreement on July 4, 2025, to establish Hangzhou Feifeng LiquidMetal Co., Ltd. Liquidmetal Asia holds a 70% stake in the venture, and Li Yangde, founder of Eontec, serves as its chairman; the two parties maintain a deep strategic relationship.

* **Production Plan:** Spanning 71,000 square feet, the new factory is designed to accommodate 40 die-casting machines. According to the latest market intelligence, the facility is expected to commence formal production in the second half of 2026, focusing on the mass production of amorphous alloy (liquidmetal) products.

II. Supply Chain Landscape for Apple's LiquidMetal Hinges

* Previously, the market widely regarded Eontec as the exclusive supplier of liquidmetal hinge materials for Apple's foldable iPhone. Industry analysts, including Ming-Chi Kuo, had also cited Eontec's exclusive status, projecting that the inaugural foldable iPhone would generate an additional 1.5 to 2.0 billion RMB in revenue for the company.

* With the launch of the new Hangzhou factory, Liquidmetal Technologies will directly participate in the domestic production of liquidmetal hinges. Coupled with the involvement of Taiwan-based firms like Shin Zu Shing and Amphenol in hinge assembly, this indicates that the supply chain for Apple's liquid metal hinges is not solely dominated by Eontec; instead, a multi-vendor supply landscape is emerging.

* Thanks to properties such as high strength, superior fatigue resistance, and high-precision molding capabilities, liquidmetal serves as the core technological foundation enabling Apple to achieve a "near-crease-free" display and a folding lifespan exceeding 500,000 cycles. Eontec has already achieved mass delivery of liquidmetal hinge structural components, with cumulative shipments of hinge central shafts for Android brands surpassing 10 million units. Given the previously mentioned context of the Hangzhou liquidmetal hinge factory commencing production in the second half of 2026, no specific official capacity plans have been disclosed through public channels. However, based on relevant industry information, the following reference estimates can be made:

The factory is designed to accommodate 40 die-casting units. Based on the capacity levels of individual machines used in liquidmetal hinge production across the industry, full-scale operation could support an annual output of several thousand tons of liquidmetal material, corresponding to an annual shipment volume of tens of millions of finished hinges.

Considering the capacity expansion pace of similar industry players and the capacity of the 40+ vacuum die-casting machines at Eontec's existing Dongguan base, the Hangzhou factory's initial phased capacity is expected to meet partial demand for Apple's foldable iPhone orders. Capacity will be gradually ramped up in line with customer order volumes.

From an industry-wide perspective, leading domestic liquidmetal hinge manufacturers generally target a full-scale production capacity of 8,000 tons by 2028. As a vehicle for new capacity, the Hangzhou factory will play a crucial role in the domestic expansion of liquidmetal hinge production capabilities.

Based on the context of the Hangzhou liquidmetal hinge factory officially starting production in the second half of 2026, the key partners confirmed in current public information are as follows:

I. Core Industry Partners

Eontec, as a closely affiliated partner, Eontec provides core technical support—such as liquidmetal material formulations and precision die-casting processes—while leveraging its existing supply chain resources with Huawei and leading Android smartphone brands to bring downstream orders to the factory.

Hangzhou Amphenol Feifeng Communication (an Amphenol subsidiary)

The two parties collaborate closely on hinge assembly. As a core assembler for Apple's foldable hinge systems, this company receives the liquidmetal hinge structural components produced by the factory and carries out the subsequent assembly processes.

Changzhou Shijing

As one of the few domestic enterprises capable of mass-producing liquidmetal hinges, this company supplies certain liquidmetal hinge blanks to the factory, jointly meeting the needs of foldable device projects for brands such as Vivo and Samsung.

II. Key Downstream Customers and Partners

The factory has established supply chain connections with leading consumer electronics brands such as Apple and Huawei; moving forward, it plans to leverage this partnership network to serve additional Android brands and new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers.

Given that the Hangzhou liquidmetal hinge factory is not scheduled to commence formal production until the second half of 2026, there is currently no official public confirmation that the facility has secured orders from Apple.

The situation is as follows:

Existing orders for liquidmetal hinges used in Apple’s foldable iPhones are currently handled by established players in the supply chain. As the Hangzhou factory has not yet reached the stage of formal mass production and delivery, it is not currently in a position to supply components directly.

From a supply chain strategy perspective, the factory’s production plan targets future orders for Apple’s next-generation models, representing a capacity reserve established in advance. While there is a distinct possibility of entering Apple’s supply chain later, no concrete order contracts have been publicly disclosed to date.

Order confirmation within Apple’s supply chain typically occurs gradually during the mass production ramp-up phase prior to product launch. Given the factory's scheduled start date in the second half of 2026, the timeline for securing orders will likely align with the release cycle of Apple’s future foldable products.

Apple’s supply chain audit process generally begins only after a supplier demonstrates stable mass production capabilities and completes full-process sample validation. Since the Hangzhou factory has not yet officially started production, it does not currently meet the prerequisite hardware conditions for Apple’s comprehensive audit.

Currently, the core Tier-2 supplier for Apple’s foldable liquidmetal hinges is Dongguan Yihao Metal (a subsidiary of Eontec). This entity has already passed Apple’s final certification and is supplying components in stable, small batches. As a new capacity provider, the Hangzhou factory has not yet been included in Apple’s publicly listed approved suppliers.

Following standard procedures for Apple’s supply chain, any future entry by the factory would require the completion of production line setup, sample submission for testing, and multiple rounds of rigorous quality control and compliance audits; details regarding this progress have not yet been disclosed.

Given that the Hangzhou liquidmetal hinge factory is not scheduled to officially commence production until the second half of 2026, there are currently no official records in the public domain indicating that the facility has submitted an application for Apple's supply chain audit.

Apple’s supply chain audit application process requires applicants to first establish production lines, demonstrate stable mass-production capabilities, and pass internal quality control verification. As the Hangzhou joint venture factory is currently in the pre-production preparation phase, it does not yet meet the standard prerequisites for submitting a formal application.

Currently, the primary supplier of liquidmetal hinges for Apple’s foldable screens is Yihao Metal—a subsidiary of Eontec that has already achieved mass production. While the Hangzhou factory is intended to provide additional production capacity, publicly available information is limited to the production line planning stage; no industry sources have reported the submission of a formal supply chain audit application to Apple.

Based on Liquidmetal’s established strategic timeline, the company will likely initiate the Apple supply chain application process only after the factory officially begins production in the second half of 2026.

Liquidmetal chose to establish a joint venture factory in Hangzhou primarily to leverage the region's industrial, innovation, and market advantages in alignment with its own business expansion needs. The specific reasons are as follows: ‌

Industrial Location Advantages‌

Hangzhou serves as a core hub for advanced manufacturing in the Yangtze River Delta, situated within a key high-end manufacturing industrial belt. Its proximity to industry leaders such as Foxconn and Alibaba facilitates easy access to world-class supply chain support and outsourced processing resources, significantly reducing production-related costs for amorphous alloy products. ‌Innovation Ecosystem Support‌

The region hosts over 1,100 technology enterprises, 14 key universities, and dozens of national-level research institutes. This environment provides the necessary talent and research resources to support liquidmetal material R&D and process iteration, fostering a robust technological innovation ecosystem. ‌

Market Positioning Needs‌

The region is adjacent to key downstream markets—including consumer electronics, humanoid robotics, and medical equipment—enabling a rapid response to the surging demand for high-performance amorphous alloy components in these sectors. Furthermore, the joint venture model, backed by an initial investment of $6 million, allows for the efficient establishment of large-scale production lines, ensuring the facility can quickly fulfill orders from major clients once production begins in 2026. *

*Foundations for Localized Operations**

Liquidmetal’s core management team possesses extensive experience in the domestic manufacturing industry. By leveraging Hangzhou’s industrial policies and strategic location, the company can rapidly advance production line construction and localized operations while minimizing cross-regional management costs.

Against the backdrop of the previously mentioned joint venture factory in Hangzhou—scheduled to commence production in the second half of 2026 and targeting orders in sectors such as consumer electronics—the key details of the partnership are as follows:

**I. Joint Venture Entity and Equity Structure**

On July 4, 2025, Liquidmetal Asia (a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of Liquidmetal) signed an agreement with individual investor Liu Chong to establish a joint venture named **Hangzhou Feifeng LiquidMetal Co., Ltd.** Liquidmetal Asia holds a 70% stake, while the Chinese investor holds 30%. The initial total investment is **US$6 million**; Liquidmetal is contributing US$4.2 million, with the remaining US$1.8 million to be fully paid by the Chinese investor by May 25, 2028.

**II. Location and Facility Planning** The project is located in the Qiantang New Area of ​​Hangzhou. Representatives from the Qiantang New Area administration, the Liquidmetal project team, and Hangzhou Amphenol Feifeng Communication Components Co., Ltd. attended the signing ceremony, where three core agreements—covering cooperation, investment, and site establishment—were signed. The planned factory features 71,000 square feet of production space, accommodates up to 40 die-casting machines, and is expected to officially begin operations in the second half of 2026.

**III. Operations and Team Composition** Liquidmetal has appointed Professor Li Lugee, a veteran of the domestic manufacturing sector, to lead its Asian operations. He has stepped down from his roles at Yi'an Technology and Yihao Metal to assume full-time responsibility for the overall management of the Hangzhou factory. Concurrently, he maintains a short-term outsourcing partnership with Yihao Metal, with a long-term plan to integrate the company into the amorphous alloy manufacturing ecosystem to jointly fulfill volume orders.

**IV. Industrial Positioning and Partnership Goals** Leveraging Liquidmetal’s patented amorphous alloy technology and the industrial chain resources of the Qiantang New Area, the project aims to strengthen the region's new materials industry landscape. Market expansion will focus on sectors such as consumer electronics, medical equipment, and physical AI. Future plans include joint technology development with leading Tier-1 manufacturers to accelerate entry into the global high-end customer market. Given that the joint venture plant is not scheduled to begin formal production until the second half of 2026, and while the specific list of officially contracted customers has not yet been publicly disclosed, the following relevant information can be confirmed:

The joint venture plant is strategically positioned to acquire customers across sectors such as consumer electronics, medical equipment, and physical AI. Leveraging the industrial clusters surrounding Hangzhou—which already host leading manufacturers like Foxconn—the plant is well-situated to rapidly meet downstream demand.

From the perspective of Liquidmetal’s long-term business strategy, the plant’s core target customers include global consumer electronics giants like Apple, as well as potential clients such as domestic Android brands and medical equipment manufacturers; however, orders are currently in the preliminary engagement stage and have not yet been finalized.

Hangzhou Amphenol Feifeng Communication Components Co., Ltd., a leading local player in the communications components sector, participated in the signing ceremony and serves as a key local partner for the project's implementation, making it highly likely to become a core partner in the collaborative supply chain moving forward.

Considering the plant's scheduled production start in the second half of 2026 and Liquidmetal’s long-standing, deep technical ties with Apple regarding liquidmetal technology, Apple stands out as a key potential customer for the joint venture. The supporting evidence is as follows:

Foundation of technical cooperation: As early as 2010, Apple secured perpetual rights to use Liquidmetal’s technology in consumer electronics. The two companies also established a joint venture, Crucible Intellectual Property, to co-hold relevant molding patents, creating a deep technical bond that paved the way for future collaboration.

Targeted capacity planning: The Hangzhou plant’s planned capacity—featuring a 71,000-square-foot production line and up to 40 die-casting machines—aligns perfectly with the mass production requirements for Apple’s foldable iPhone hinge components, representing capacity specifically tailored to top-tier consumer electronics clients.

Supply chain synergy: Hangzhou Amphenol Feifeng Communication, a participant in the project signing, is already a Tier 1 supplier to Apple. This partnership facilitates a seamless end-to-end process—from component manufacturing to final delivery to Apple—significantly lowering the barrier for the joint venture plant to enter Apple’s supply chain.

Industry Consensus: It is widely anticipated that Apple’s first foldable iPhone, expected in 2026, will make extensive use of liquidmetal hinge components. The production schedule of this joint-venture plant aligns perfectly with the iteration cycle of Apple’s future foldable devices, positioning the facility as a key source of backup capacity for the expanded production of liquidmetal components.

Given the previously mentioned background—that the Hangzhou liquidmetal hinge factory is a joint venture between Liquidmetal and a domestic investor, scheduled to begin production in the second half of 2026—the project's initial total investment is $6 million (approximately RMB 43 million).

This initial investment is funded jointly by a Liquidmetal Hong Kong subsidiary (holding a 70% stake) and a domestic individual investor (holding a 30% stake). The funds are designated for the construction of a 71,000-square-foot production facility capable of housing up to 40 die-casting machines, with the potential for additional investment later to meet capacity expansion needs.

Regarding the construction costs for the Hangzhou liquidmetal hinge factory (with a total investment of $6 million), while there are no official public figures available, estimates can be made based on industry standards:

Based on the local Hangzhou standard for industrial factory construction—approximately RMB 1,200 per square meter—the construction cost for the 71,000-square-foot (approx. 6,600 m²) facility is estimated at RMB 8 million (approx. $1.1 million).

In terms of industry investment structure, factory construction costs for such manufacturing projects typically account for 15%–25% of the total investment; against a total budget of $6 million, this places the construction cost in the range of $900,000 to $1.5 million.

Based on the established background—a total investment of $6 million for the Hangzhou liquidmetal hinge factory—and considering that equipment procurement typically accounts for 60%–70% of total investment in the liquidmetal precision manufacturing industry, the estimated expenditure for equipment procurement is $3.6 million to $4.2 million.

This figure aligns with the investment structure of similar liquid metal projects in the industry and conforms to standard investment allocation logic within the consumer electronics precision manufacturing sector. The core equipment required for the mass production of liquidmetal hinges spans the entire process, from raw material preparation to final precision finishing. The key categories are as follows:

I. Core Molding Equipment

**Vacuum Melting and Rapid-Quenching Die-Casting Machine**

This is the core "industrial mother machine" for the mass production of liquidmetal hinges. It must achieve an ultra-fast cooling rate of 10⁶ K/s to lock in the amorphous structure. This equipment represents the largest investment within a single production line; leading enterprises like Eontec have achieved yield rates exceeding 90% through the customization of this machinery.

**LiquidMetal High-Pressure Forming Machine**

This machine utilizes a hydraulic system to rapidly build pressure and employs bidirectional extrusion to ensure uniform forming. It is suited for the complex, precision structures of hinges and can control tolerances at the micron level—for instance, the central axis of an Apple hinge requires a tolerance of ±5μm.

II. Post-processing and Auxiliary Equipment

**High-Precision CNC Machining Center**

Used for precision shaping of the hinge after molding, ensuring the fit accuracy required for smooth opening and closing. **Laser Engraving and Surface Treatment Equipment** Enables micron-level precision processing on the hinge surface, enhancing the component's finish quality and corrosion resistance.

**Specialized Sand Removal and Shot Blasting Equipment**

Used to remove residual sand and burrs from the molded castings, ensuring the high visual quality of the finished product. Liquidmetal Asia Holdings Limited is a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of Liquidmetal Technologies Inc., a leading U.S. company in liquidmetal technology. Its core mission is to advance the group's business operations across Asia. Relevant background information is as follows:

**Basic Corporate Information**

The company was incorporated in Hong Kong on December 31, 2024, as a private limited company. Its registered office is located at Room 904, Cheung Kwan Commercial Building, 84-86 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, and it is currently in good standing.

**Core Operations and Management**

On May 28, 2025, the Board of Directors of Liquidmetal Technologies officially appointed Lugee Li (Professor Li Yangde, the actual controller of Eontec) to oversee the company's overall operations. Mr. Li previously served as CEO of Liquidmetal Technologies; he has long been deeply involved in the field of amorphous alloy technology and possesses extensive operational experience in the industry.

**Core Business Focus**

The company was established with the primary objective of expanding into the Asian market and securing a production base for the Group’s bulk amorphous alloy (liquidmetal) business. Its sole external investment is a 70% stake in Hangzhou Feifeng LiquidMetal Co., Ltd., an entity spearheading the construction of a liquidmetal hinge manufacturing plant in Hangzhou. Scheduled to commence production in the second half of 2026, the plant will supply precision amorphous alloy structural components to sectors such as consumer electronics.

**Industrial Synergy**

Leveraging the industry resources of Lugee Li, the company has established deep industrial synergies with the A-share listed firm Eontec. They share patents, technologies, and supply chain resources within the liquidmetal sector, jointly advancing the commercial application of amorphous alloy materials in key areas such as consumer electronics hinges. Given that Liquidmetal Asia Holdings Limited is a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of the US-based Liquidmetal Technologies—tasked with managing the Group's liquid metal business in Asia—the publicly available information regarding its core personnel is as follows:

* **Core Operations Executive:**

Lugee Li (also known as Li Yangde). Formally appointed by the Liquidmetal Technologies Board of Directors in May 2025, he holds full responsibility for the company's overall operations. He previously served as CEO of Liquidmetal Technologies (2016–2021) and has long served as the Group's Chairman of the Board; he is a leading veteran expert in the field of amorphous alloy technology.

* **Key Strategic Partner:**

Tony Chung (Zhong Dongju). As the Global CEO of Liquidmetal Technologies, he is deeply involved in the strategic planning of the subsidiary's Asian operations. He also serves as a director of the Hangzhou Feifeng LiquidMetal joint venture (controlled by Liquidmetal Asia), directly participating in the operational management of the project.

* **Core Business Partners:**

Liu Chong, Cui Xiang, and Liu Yan. These individuals are key partners in the Hangzhou joint venture project, holding critical roles such as manager/financial head, legal representative, and supervisor, respectively, to facilitate the daily operations of the domestic production base.

Public channels have not yet disclosed the complete list of the Hong Kong subsidiary's board members or executive team; the information above covers the key personnel currently identified in the public domain. Based on previously released information regarding the core team of Liquidmetal Asia Holdings Limited, the only publicly disclosed figures are Operations Head Li Lugee, Tony Chung (handling strategy), and three Chinese representatives linked to the joint venture project; details regarding many other key personnel remain undisclosed: ‌

Core Governance Members of the Hong Kong Subsidiary‌ As a compliant entity registered in Hong Kong, the company is required by local governance regulations to appoint at least one local statutory secretary and one authorized signatory, as well as a full board of directors and a head of compliance and risk management. Information regarding the individuals holding these critical governance roles has not been disclosed through public channels. ‌

Core Business Line Executives‌ Executives responsible for core business functions—such as Asian supply chain management, production technology R&D, and key account management (e.g., for major clients like Apple)—have not had their names or titles publicly announced; the existence of these roles can only be indirectly inferred from information related to the Hangzhou joint venture. ‌

Key Finance and Compliance Personnel‌ Key financial officers responsible for the Hong Kong subsidiary’s cross-border fund allocation, Asian tax coordination, and compliance alignment between the U.S. and China have not had their details disclosed in SEC filings or public Hong Kong corporate records.

There is currently no authoritative public information that fully details the identities of all undisclosed members; the categories listed above represent key personnel roles that—based on Hong Kong corporate governance rules and the nature of the enterprise's business—can be confirmed to exist, even though the specific individuals filling them remain undisclosed.

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Ming Chi Kuo

1. The Apple XR headset and smart glasses roadmap I put together about a year ago is no longer a useful reference. For now, only two smart glasses products remain visible in the roadmap.
2. The major overhaul was signed off by Apple's next CEO, John Ternus. This shift actually happened a while back. I'm just late updating the chart. I think removing the Vision Pro line was the right call, as Apple shifts resources toward smart glasses with greater mass-market potential.

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