Liquidmetal establishes new manufacturing facility in Hangzhou, China

Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. on Thursday announced that, on July 4, 2025, Liquidmetal Asia Holdings Limited (“Liquidmetal Asia”), a wholly owned Hong Kong subsidiary of Liquidmetal Technologies, entered into an agreement to form a joint venture company named Hangzhou Feifeng Liquidmetal Co. Ltd. (the “JV Company”). The JV Company will be developing a manufacturing facility in the city of Hangzhou, China for the manufacture of amorphous alloy products. The JV Company will be owned 70% by Liquidmetal Asia and 30% by an individual investor with $6.0 million USD of initial capital investment.
Hangzhou is a rapidly emerging innovation hub located in the heart of advanced manufacturing corridor, surrounded by global companies such as Foxconn and Alibaba. The region offers unparalleled access to world-class suppliers, subcontractors, and research institutions. The JV Company’s manufacturing facility is anticipated to feature 71,000 square feet of manufacturing space that can hold up to 40 die-cast machines and is currently expected to be operational in the middle of 2026.
“Our new plant in Hangzhou will be state of the art utilizing the latest manufacturing technology and will be led by our Chairman, Professor Lugee Li. As the founder of Eontec, Professor Li is a master of manufacturing, and together, we seek to bring about a new generation of products utilizing the high strength, thinness and elasticity of amorphous metals. During my 15+ years with Liquidmetal Technologies, I have been fortunate enough to be part of Liquidmetal’s story. Our journey has just begun, and we are ready to substantially advance the revolutionary technology of amorphous alloys,” said Tony Chung, CEO of Liquidmetal Technologies, in a statement.
“Bringing about new technology takes time and patience, and I’m excited to see my vision for Liquidmetal Technologies taking shape. I look forward to a bright future ahead,” said Lugee Li, Chairman, in a statement.
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MacDailyNews Note: In 2010, Apple entered an exclusive licensing agreement with Liquidmetal Technologies, securing perpetual, worldwide rights to use Liquidmetal’s amorphous metal alloys in consumer electronics for a one-time payment of $20 million. The deal allows Apple to utilize the strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant material, initially used for minor components like the iPhone SIM ejector tool. Apple has since extended the agreement multiple times, with patents suggesting potential future uses in device casings or hinges.
Rumors suggest Apple may use Liquidmetal alloys in a foldable iPhone, leveraging the material’s strength and flexibility for a durable hinge or chassis.

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