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Legor’s 3D Metal Binder Jetting technology is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing
Entry of US$25 bn in Chinese insurance funds into the gold market
Legor Group SPA, based in Vicenza, Italy, has over forty years of experience in creating high-quality metal alloys and solutions for the jewellery, luxury, and fashion industries. Building on this expertise, Legor launched the 3D Metal Hub-a center dedicated to experimenting with and producing both precious and non-precious metal components using advanced 3D Metal Binder Jet technology. This tech is promoting a new way of creating jewellery and fashion accessories by exploiting the full potential of metal additive manufacturing.
Legor 3D Metal Hub
The Legor 3D Metal Hub is an innovative facility where progress, innovation, and sustainability come together. Its main focus is to use 3D Metal Binder Jetting (BJT) technology to create jewellery, fashion accessories, and industrial parts. This technology allows for the production of complex metal pieces without the need for traditional molds or casting methods.
How 3D Metal Binder Jetting works
The process involves several key steps:
Printing: Ultra-fine metal powder (such as stainless steel AISI 316L) is spread in thin layers. A liquid binder is selectively applied to each layer based on a digital 3D model, bonding the powder where needed.
Curing: The printed object is gently heated to harden the binder, forming a fragile “green” part that holds its shape but is not yet strong.
Sintering: The part is heated in a special oven. The binder evaporates, and the metal particles fuse together, creating a solid metal piece. The part is then cooled carefully to avoid cracks.
Advantages over traditional methods
Legor’s 3D Metal Jet Printing offers several benefits compared to traditional investment casting:
No combustion: The process does not burn waxes or resins, nor does it use gypsum, making it cleaner and more environmentally friendly.
Sustainability: Leftover metal powder can be reused, resulting in zero material waste.
Design Freedom: Designers can create intricate, hollow, or interlocking shapes that would be difficult or impossible with traditional methods. No molds or support structures are needed, allowing for quick prototyping and custom designs.
Efficiency: Multiple different pieces can be printed at once, speeding up production and reducing costs, especially for small or custom runs.
Materials and Applications
Currently, Legor uses materials like stainless steel (AISI 316L), bronze, silver, and platinum, with plans to expand into gold alloys. This technology is ideal for the jewellery and fashion sectors, but also has potential for broader industrial applications.
Impact on the Industry
By introducing the 3D Metal Hub, Legor Group is leading the way in sustainable, precise, and innovative metal manufacturing. The company encourages designers and manufacturers to rethink how jewellery and accessories are made, pushing creative boundaries and supporting a more sustainable future for the industry.Legor’s 3D Metal Hub is transforming metal design and production, offering a greener, faster, and more flexible alternative to traditional methods, and opening up new possibilities for both established and emerging designers.
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Gifting That Lasts – How Gold and Silver Coins Bridge Heritage and Modern Life
Ketan Kothari , Director of Augmont
Most people think of gifting gold and silver as a nod to nostalgia. In reality, it’s one of the few traditions that has outperformed every modern “smart” gift you can name. Long before fintech apps and inflation charts, Indian households treated these metals as portable wealth, a hedge against uncertainty, and a quiet transfer of wisdom from one generation to the next. That logic has not aged a day; rather, it remains even more relevant in a world where assets can be compromised with a password reset.

What has changed is the way these coins look and live in our lives. Classic Lakshmi – Ganesh motifs now share space with clean, contemporary designs that feel at home in a digital world. The modern take on it makes each piece both timeless and current. Every coin carries its own story, turning family milestones into tangible memories while steadily gaining value as gold and silver prices continue to climb year after year. It is beauty and intrinsic value in one small disc. It is a heritage you can hold, and an investment built to last across generations.
Augmont brings this legacy to life with coins that pair high purity with artistry that honors tradition while embracing today’s aesthetic, offering a gift as enduring as the heritage it represents.


Why Choose Augmont Coins?
1. A Range That Resonates
From divine Lakshmi–Ganesh motifs to limited editions and unique designs in 24K and 22K gold and silver, Augmont offers a variety that suits every occasion. Each coin is crafted to celebrate moments that matter, whether personal milestones or festive rituals.
2. Stories Encased in Metal
These coins carry meaning at multiple levels. Many are tied to festivals, family traditions, or commemorative events, reimagining each piece as a memory that endures alongside its value.
3. Quality That Lasts Generations
Augmont coins are designed with precision and aim to withstand time. Their enduring craftsmanship ensures they remain beautiful keepsakes, ready to be passed down as family heirlooms while preserving their shine and value.
4. Trust You Can Hold
Every coin comes with 999 purity, BIS-certified refinery credentials, and secure packaging. Rigorous minting checks and transparent authenticity measures make each coin a reliable investment as well as a meaningful gift.
5. Versatility Across Life and Legacy
Whether it’s for a festival, a milestone, a special reward, or just a smart personal investment, Augmont coins fit naturally into the moment, carrying both meaning and value without ever feeling out of place.
6. A Legacy of Trust
Trusted by thousands of jewellers and millions of users across the country, Augmont coins have become a choice people rely on, not just for their value, but for the assurance they carry.
How Tradition Meets Technology
1. Timed for Auspicious Moments
Gold and silver coins remain the benchmark for occasions like Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, and other auspicious events. With digital and quick-commerce platforms, these timeless gifts can now be bought and gifted instantly, without compromising the ritual.
2. Convenience Of Payment
UPI-enabled transactions bring efficiency without losing the emotional value of gifting.
3. A Platform Built for Today
Platforms like Augmont make it easy to combine tradition with today’s convenience, whether it’s setting up Gold/Silver SIPs, picking Gold/Silver coins online, storing them securely, or redeeming as per convenience. The old and the new come together without missing a beat.
Gold and silver coins have a way of staying with us long after the festival. They become part of the stories families live and share. A coin given at Diwali, added to a wedding trousseau, or exchanged to mark a milestone, holds memories, celebrates relationships, and marks achievements. Over the years, these coins carry the weight of tradition, the joy of moments lived, and the reassurance of foresight. By bringing the past into the present, they turn every gift into something personal, lasting, and truly memorable.
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