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Smartphones, laptops, and all other such devices are only getting more expensive. As evidenced by Apple’s cautioning of higher prices for this year’s new iPhone line, the problem is largely the result of surging AI demand that’s making memory chips more expensive, an issue which doesn’t look like it’s going to be solved very soon.
This makes all the various potential cost-reduction tactics in device supply chains more important than ever. The Polish company XTPL, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of electronics 3D printing hardware and developer/supplier of conductive inks, has made addressing that challenge a cornerstone of its business model. In 2025, the company landed its first Chinese customer, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of flat panel displays (FPDs).
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