Latest Innovations in Metal Additive Manufacturing Applications for Consumers

Platinum Guild International (PGI) has unveiled a historic breakthrough in the fine jewelry sector with the launch of the Tùsaire collection, a revolutionary line of 3D printed platinum jewelry designed by acclaimed Scottish-American artist Maeve Gillies. As the world’s first commercially available collection focused on this material using direct metal 3D printing, Tùsaire demonstrates the transformative power of additive manufacturing in redefining both the luxury jewelry industry and consumer expectations.
Unlike most precious metal printed products seen to date—mostly experimental or limited editions—the Tùsaire collection marks the transition of 3D printed platinum jewelry from experimental novelty to commercial reality, pushing the boundaries of aesthetics, functionality, and craftsmanship in the precious metals field.

Unlike other precious metals, platinum is notoriously difficult to print due to its high melting point and strength. The Tùsaire project is the result of months of calibration, design changes, and collaboration in materials science. The partnership with ProGold in Italy and research conducted by PGI has overcome these technical hurdles and opened a new frontier in the industry.
Platinum’s low reflectivity and excellent heat control make it an energy-efficient material when processed via laser printing. Furthermore, additive manufacturing produces significantly less waste than traditional casting, reinterpreting the concept of luxury as an environmentally conscious sector. Despite its grandeur, each Tùsaire piece is an example of sustainable innovation.

The Sub Zer0 2 Medium Anatomical Grip, designed by fencing specialists Leon Paul, brings us one step closer to the future of sports equipment thanks to AM. Combining the latest advances in biomechanics with extensive elite fencing experience, this product aims to redefine all expectations. It weighs just 38 grams—less than half of conventional grips—but is designed to offer superior strength and performance.
The Sub Zer0 2 grip has been fully 3D printed in metal using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology, a pioneering system in the fencing equipment sector. The use of AM is not a cosmetic maneuver but a fundamental design shift. Developed in collaboration with biomechanical engineers leveraging topological optimization, every curve, ridge, and indentation has been designed to enhance grip and performance.
Weight is a crucial factor in fencing. Thanks to its exceptional lightness, the Sub Zer0 2 grip significantly reduces fatigue and allows for much faster weapon maneuvering. Traditional aluminum grips typically weigh at least around 90g. In contrast, eliminating excess weight enables fencers to react faster, execute smoother movements, and reduce wrist strain—an especially important aspect during long bouts. The advantages of this weight modification include greater agility and control, reduced recovery time between parries, decreased tension during prolonged practice sessions, and improved precision due to the additional mobility it provides to the wrist.

Through collaboration with Additive Italia, Alex Paul, a designer with over 25 years of innovation in the fencing industry, conceived this grip as the culmination of his long career. Although he had previously designed several Olympic scoring systems and masks with patented technology, the Sub Zer0 2 grip is his magnum opus. Critics argued that metal 3D printing was “too expensive” or produced “excessively fragile” parts, but Alex’s dedication and deep understanding of fencers’ needs have proven precisely the opposite. It is now a commercial reality.