BIRMINGHAM, UK, Mar 12, 2015 – For the first time, UK precious metal and jewelry making supplier Cooksongold will feature live 3D printing in gold at Baselworld 2015.
The M 080 3D printer, purpose built for precious metal production, will be on show at Baselworld from March, 19th-26th, 2015. The machine will be printing throughout the day on the Heimerle + Meule Group booth 4.U/E26.
Utilizing the power of 3D CAD design, the M 080 enables complex designs that have previously been constrained by manufacturing processes. The M 080 utilizes a direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) process – whereby it builds precious metal designs layer by layer, melting fine metal powder with a laser. With this technology, intricate one-off 3D designs can be manufactured within a few hours.
As well as seeing the direct metal laser 3D printing technology in action, show attendees will be able to learn more about the M 080 and its technological capabilities. As well as see examples of jewelry produced on the Precious M 080.
David Fletcher, European product manager, said: “We are really excited to be demonstrating our Direct Precious Metal 3D printing technology live at Baselworld. The M 080 machine is ground breaking in the jewelry and watch industry.
“We will be printing jewelry live at the world’s largest jewelry show each day, which will give visitors to the stand a first-hand view of how this technology is going to change the industry.”
Developed by industry leader EOS, in collaboration with Cooksongold at its factory in Birmingham’s Jewelry Quarter, the M 080 machine is now commercially available to buy, along with the Advanced Metal Powder developed specifically for the system.
At Cooksongold we are able to offer a complete supply triangle for aiding you in using the M 080, which is unique to Cooksongold. Their supply triangle consists of Process-Machine-Powder, all of which is paramount to enable users to take full advantage of this ground breaking 3D printing technology.
They offer this technology as a comprehensive e-manufacturing solution for those in the jewelry and watchmaking industries. This end-to-end manufacturing solution consists of bureau service, machine sales, powder production and sales, finance options, maintenance, repairs and training.
To find out more about their e-manufacturing solutions at Cooksongold, visit http://www.cooksongold-emanufacturing.com/.
About Cooksongold
Cooksongold is the UK’s biggest jewelry making supplier and supplies precious metal for investment and for jewelry projects. Customers can buy gold, silver, palladium and platinum in forms like bars, sheet, grain and tube. Cooksongold’s website features the latest precious metal prices. The company is now part of the Heimerle + Meule Group.
About Heimerle + Meule
Heimerle + Meule has been operating as a silver and gold refinery since 1845. It sells precious metal products to the dental and jewelry industries, as well as for investment. The firm’s head office is in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.