Materials & Technology
“For me, the magic happens in the balance between history and mystery... It’s in the known and the unknown. The local and the international. The highly futuristic and yet also ancient.”
-Maeve Gillies
PUSHING THE LIMITS OF 3D PRINTING
While 3D printing is now an available and maturing technology for production, this collection tested capabilities and pushed printing limitations, from theory to applications. Turns out 3D printing is not a simple plug and play, but requires a tremendous amount of calibration, engineering and redesigning. From the development of the collection, we are proud to have gained a deeper understanding of printing applications and pushed the limits with our partners. This is especially true for the printing of precious metal as this is the first platinum-centric collection developed to “exploit” the advantages of 3D printing; and launched as a commercial collection, not just for R&D purposes.



Evolution, artistry and breaking boundaries
The Tùsaire collection is a groundbreaking range of extraordinary platinum jewellery, named after the Scottish Gaelic word for ‘pioneer’ — those who go where others have not.
Customisation and Personalisation: 3D printing allows us to create bespoke sizing, mix and match of components, and customised colours through anodised titanium.
Reduced Waste: As an additive manufacturing process, 3D printing uses less material than traditional methods, especially when it comes to chemical waste in traditional casting.
Design Complexity and Innovation: This collection pushes the boundaries of intricate, unique shapes that would be impossible otherwise (such as lattice, hollow structures and detailed textures).
Direct Design: 3D printing unlocks a new way of working straight from concept to creation, giving designers more control over the outcome of their designs.