Precious Metals for the Automotive Industry
Automotive Precious Metals Supplier
Gold and Silver for Automotive Applications
Platinum Palladium Rhodium for Catalytic Converters
Automotive Precious Metal Components Manufacturer
Cookson Industrial supplies high-performance precious metals and advanced manufacturing solutions to the global automotive sector.
From catalytic converter materials to luxury interior components, our metals power innovation, efficiency, and exclusivity across both industrial and high-end vehicle markets.
We provide platinum, palladium, rhodium, silver and gold in a wide range of forms, engineered to perform under extreme thermal, electrical, and mechanical stress.
Precious Metal Automotive Applications
Engine & Powertrain
Platinum–iridium wires, silver–platinum injector pastes and gold heating pastes support clean combustion and reliable performance.
Catalytic Converters
Platinum, palladium and rhodium enable efficient exhaust treatment and NOx reduction to meet emissions standards.
Vehicle Electronics
Gold and silver finishes on PCBs, contacts and relays, plus silver-oxide batteries, ensure stable power and signal reliability.
Luxury
Features
Gold, silver and platinum elevate badges, controls and interior details, adding visible aesthetic luxury to technical precision.
These metals deliver unmatched conductivity, heat resistance, chemical stability and long-term reliability.
Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities
Sheet and Strip
Wire and Rod
Tube & Hollow Forms
Sputtering Targets
Atomised Powder
Custom-Engineered Geometries
All manufactured with strict metallurgical control for repeatability and automotive/aerospace-level consistency.
Automotive Surface Treatment Solutions
- Precious metal electroplating solutions
- High-performance coating materials
- Brazing alloys for joining
- Contact plating and wear-resistant coatings
- Technical support, analysis, and bath diagnostics
This allows OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to maintain consistent quality, even across long production runs.
Luxury Automotive Components
Luxury manufacturers increasingly rely on precious metals for unique interior touchpoints and one-of-one custom elements.
- 3D-printed gold driver controls
- Precious metal interior highlights
- Custom emblem and badge production
- Bespoke tactile switches and control surfaces
- High-end trim components in gold, silver and platinum
These elements provide exclusivity, craftsmanship and a jewellery-grade aesthetic.
Bentley Partnership
Case Study
Case Study
See how Cookson Industrial supported Bentley with innovation in precious metal additive manufacturing, delivering luxury automotive components that meet the highest standards of quality and precision.
Our collaboration resulted in groundbreaking applications of 3D printing technology in luxury automotive manufacturing, setting new benchmarks for the industry.
