Precious Metal Additive Manufacturing
From powder development to finished components, we provide a complete precious metal additive manufacturing solution.
Cookson Industrial is one of the world’s leading specialists in precious metal additive manufacturing, combining over 100 years of precious metal expertise with more than a decade of additive manufacturing development.
Whether you need prototype components, production-ready parts, bespoke alloy development or precious metal powders, our team can help turn complex designs into manufacturable reality.
Available Materials
Additive manufacturing enables the production of complex components that would be difficult, costly or impossible to manufacture using traditional methods.
Gold
High-value components, luxury products and specialist engineering applications.
Silver
Complex geometries requiring conductivity, thermal performance and lightweight design.
Platinum
High-performance components for demanding technical and industrial environments.
Custom Alloys
Specialist custom alloy development and application-specific material solutions.
Additive manufacturing enables the production of complex components that would be difficult, costly or impossible to manufacture using traditional methods.
100+ Years
Precious Metal Expertise
Since 2011
AM Development
End-to-End
Manufacturing Solution
Au • Ag • Pt
Available Materials
Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Development
Talk to Our Team About
Additive Manufacturing
Tell us about your component, alloy requirements, STL file or production goals.
What We Offer
Our comprehensive suite of services covers every aspect of precious metal additive manufacturing, ensuring your project succeeds from concept to completion.
- Production-ready components with guaranteed quality
- Expert CAD design team for optimization
- Custom jigs and fixtures for complex assemblies
- Material samples in various precious metal alloys
- Prototyping and small-batch production
- Post-processing and finishing services
- Complex geometries: Lattice and gyroid capabilities
Our Capabilities
Comprehensive services to support every aspect of your additive manufacturing journey
Powder Production & Sales
High-quality precious metal powders for consistent, reliable printing results
Heat Treatment
Precise thermal processing to optimise material properties and performance
WEDM Services
Wire electrical discharge machining for precision finishing and tight tolerances
3D Scanning
Advanced scanning capabilities for reverse engineering and quality control
Polishing & Finishing
Professional finishing services to achieve the perfect surface quality
Parameter Development
Custom process parameters optimised for your specific applications
Applications Gallery
Explore the diverse range of components we’ve successfully manufactured
Lattice Structures
Alloy: (Gold Alloy 18K)
Parts: (24 components)
Build Time: (8 hours)
Gyroid Patterns
Alloy: (Platinum 950)
Parts: (12 components)
Build Time: (6 hours)
Heat Sinks
Alloy: (Silver Alloy)
Parts: (6 components)
Build Time: (4 hours)
Silver Chess Pieces
Alloy: (Gold/Silver Mix)
Parts: (32 components)
Build Time: (24 hours)
Bentley Partnership 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.
Boltenstern x Cookson Industrial Case Study
ChatGPT said:
We partner with visionary luxury houses like Boltenstern to realise jewellery designs that traditional manufacturing simply can’t achieve. By 3D printing in recycled gold, silver and platinum, we unlock intricate, woven and highly customisable structures that are both visually striking and incredibly comfortable to wear. Every piece is then hand-finished by skilled jewellers to meet the highest standards of luxury, while our 100% recycled precious metal powders support a more responsible approach to fine jewellery.
Find out how precious metal additive manufacturing is reshaping what’s possible in high-end design.
Renishaw x Cookson Industrial Case Study
Cookson Industrial partnered with Renishaw to make one of the world’s most expensive metals, platinum rhodium, commercially viable for additive manufacturing. By adapting Renishaw’s RenAM 500S Flex system, Cookson Industrial was able to minimise powder waste and significantly reduce production costs.
The result was a 95% reduction in trapped powder, saving thousands of pounds per build and unlocking new opportunities for high-value industrial applications. Discover how this breakthrough is redefining precious metal manufacturing in our full case study.
Why Choose Cookson Industrial?
Trusted Quality
Every tube is manufactured and inspected with rigorous quality controls to ensure precision and consistency.
Global Supply Network
From our UK base, we supply tubing efficiently across Europe and worldwide.
Industry Expertise
With decades of metallurgical experience, our team provides both technical expertise and practical support.
Customisation Options
We can develop tailor-made tubing in different diameters, lengths, and alloys to suit your project.
Sustainable Commitment
Where possible, we use recycled and responsibly sourced metals to support greener manufacturing practices.