Based in the United Kingdom, The Precious Project makes custom 3D-printed jewelry. With support from innovation agency Innovate UK, the company has a goal of "increasing the competitiveness of UK jewelry manufacturing by offering a viable alternative to suppliers at the middle/high end of the bespoke and personalized jewelry market."
The collaborative effort brings together five different partners including British designers, suppliers of precious metals and software developers. The Precious Project's experimental approach to digital manufacturing results in affordable custom 3D-printed jewelry made out of 18 karat gold. This also demonstrates how jewelry designers outside of the UK can experiment with precious metal additive manufacturing at any part of the process, from design to retail.
Bespoke 3D-Printed Gold
The Precious Project Produces Custom 3D Printed Jewelry in the UK
Trend Themes
1. Custom 3d-printed Jewelry - This trend offers the opportunity for jewelry designers to create personalized and unique pieces using 3D printing technology.
2. Precious Metal Additive Manufacturing - This trend opens up new possibilities for jewelry manufacturers to create affordable gold pieces using additive manufacturing techniques.
3. Digital Manufacturing in Jewelry - This trend allows for the integration of digital technologies in the jewelry manufacturing process, revolutionizing the way custom pieces are made and sold.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Manufacturing - The jewelry manufacturing industry can tap into the disruptive potential of 3D printing and digital manufacturing techniques to offer customized products and improve competitiveness.
2. Metal Additive Manufacturing - The metal additive manufacturing industry can explore the use of precious metals like gold for creating affordable and personalized jewelry pieces.
3. Software Development for Jewelry - The software development industry has the opportunity to create innovative tools and solutions that facilitate the design and production of custom 3D-printed jewelry.