Industrial 3D printer manufacturer EOS has been working with precious metal supplier Cooksongold for about two years to develop a commercial machine for 3D printing with precious metals. Since beginning their partnership, their precious metal printer has made appearances at trade shows and has been used to produce watches and jewelry, but, now, the two have announced that the PRECIOUS M 080 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) system is ready for market.
At the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair 2014, the companies announced that the PRECIOUS M 080 will be commercially available through Cookson. The precious metal supplier, a part of the Heimerle + Meule Group, will also act as a service bureau, providing 3D printing services to clients that range from the watchmaking to jewelry industries and beyond.…
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