【Los Angeles,】Desktop Metal’s Binder Jet 3D Printing Metal Production System Receives Platinum Certification

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Editor’s Note

Desktop Metal has expanded the capabilities of its P-1 Production System, announcing that platinum is now a customer-qualified material for binder jetting. This development, enabled by a specialized powder from Legor, marks a significant step in additive manufacturing for precious metals.

Platinum Qualification for Binder Jet System

The 3D printer manufacturer Desktop Metal announced that platinum is now a customer-qualified material for its P-1 Production System, using a special powder developed by Legor.

Investment in High-Speed Technology

In 2023, Legor invested in a Desktop Metal P-1 Production System, a high-speed binder jetting 3D printing system with Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology. This technology offers several advantages over traditional manufacturing methods and other 3D printing processes, including the rapid production of jewelry samples without molds or print supports, new design freedom for hollow, interwoven, and customized creations, and simplified processing of difficult materials like platinum.

CEO Comments on the Milestone
“The certification of Legor’s Powmet platinum on the P-1 Production System represents another significant milestone for Binder Jet 3D printing in the jewelry, watchmaking, and luxury goods industry,” said Ric Fulop, founder and CEO of Desktop Metal. “Platinum is known in the jewelry industry as a difficult material to process due to its high hardness and melting point. Our Binder Jet 3D printing process simplifies platinum production and enables completely new designs that were previously impossible.”
Sustainability Benefits Highlighted

An important aspect of Binder Jet 3D printing technology is sustainability. Fabio Di Falco emphasized that the technology represents a significant step towards more sustainable production, as it is energy-efficient and reduces the amount of material used. Unused metal powder can be reused, reducing the need for new raw materials and the risks associated with metal mining.

Executive on Sustainable Production
“Binder Jet 3D printing technology represents a significant step towards more sustainable production,” stated Di Falco. “It saves energy and reduces the amount of material used. In fact, with Binder Jet technology, exactly the amount of material needed to make an object is used, drastically reducing waste. The unused metal powder in the process can be reused, reducing the need for new raw materials and the risks associated with metal mining. At Legor, we are betting on 3D printing as a responsible production approach that also considers the planet and people.”
Showcase at Upcoming Trade Fair

At RAPID + TCT, North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing trade fair, to be held from June 25 to 27 in Los Angeles, Desktop Metal will present platinum jewelry designs. These will include a classic wedding ring, a gemstone ring, and a filigree leaf earring, all 3D printed by Legor.

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⏰ Published on: June 20, 2024