Next Generation 3D Wax Printing at Weston Beamor
Proven precision, tried, tested, perfected.
The Evolution of Innovation
For more than seventy-five years, Weston Beamor has balanced heritage and innovation - always evolving, never standing still. From pioneering precious-metal casting techniques in the 1950s to introducing cutting edge processes and optimising CAD design and digital workflows decades later, progress has always been part of how we help our customers make it.
That same spirit of evolution drives us today. 3D wax printing isn’t new to the jewellery world - it has supported creative design for many years - but the technology continues to advance, and so do we. When the next generation of 3D Printing machinery emerged we carefully researched best in class technology. We took the time to test it, refine it, and integrate it into the way we work. Because at Weston Beamor, innovation only matters when it delivers genuine value for the jewellers, designers, and brands who rely on us.
From Tool to Transformation
Early in 2025, we introduced the Flashforge WaxJet 510 into our workflow and broader infrastructure. On paper it’s a printer - a high-precision machine capable of producing fine-detail, smoother finishes waxes - but in practice it has become something much more. For us, this wasn’t about replacing existing techniques or chasing trends; it was about deepening the level of accuracy and creative freedom we can offer, all while reducing finishing time by up to half.
3D wax printing allows ideas that once lived only on screen to take shape with extraordinary precision. Complex latticework, intricate under-cuts, or surface textures that would challenge traditional moulding can now be realised cleanly, ready for casting. Yet technology is only part of the story. What really makes the difference, like many advancing technologies, is the knowledge behind it - how the print sits within a broader manufacturing process, and how every stage from CAD to casting is handled with care.
Integration is the Difference
Many can print a wax. Few can manage the entire journey under one roof.
We don’t tend to shout about integration, but it’s what keeps everything consistent — one process, one team, one result. Our next generation 3D wax printer is one part of a complete ecosystem that begins with our customer portal and continues through CAD, 3D printing, mould making, casting, hallmarking, and finishing. Every stage talks to the next, a joined-up process that protects the integrity of the design - ensuring that what leaves the workshop precisely matches the vision that began on screen.
Integration changes everything, for us it’s fundamental. It ensures that every detail, every texture, and every curve makes the journey intact. For the people who design, make, and manage jewellery, that means fewer compromises and more time spent on what truly matters — the craft.
As Ed Hole, Technical Manager, put it, “The printer is just the beginning. The results really happen when every department connects around it.”
Tried, Tested, Perfected
From the moment it arrived, we treated the printer like any new tool — testing it through real projects, adjusting, improving, and perfecting until it met our standard. It didn’t take long before it stopped feeling new and simply became part of how we work.
We learned that surface smoothness could reduce finishing time by up to half. That cleaner casting channels preserved detail in previously challenging areas. That even the most ambitious geometries - open wirework, sinous curves, micro-textures - could now be produced with additional confidence.
Each project has shown us something new — a cleaner curve here, a sharper edge there. Even the most intricate designs now cast with a cleaner surface finish that saves hours at the bench. Quiet progress, but progress that matters.
Real innovation shows in the results. Every refinement has been about one thing — making life easier for the customers who trust us. Smoother waxes, faster finishing, consistent precision; small details that change everything at the bench.
What ‘Next Generation’ 3D Printing Really Means
For us, Next Generation just means doing things better — refining the details, improving the process, and giving our customers a smoother experience all round.
Next Generation is really about making life easier for the people we work with. When the waxes come out cleaner, the cast runs smoother, and the detail holds exactly as intended, everything just flows better. It saves time, reduces rework, and gives makers more space to focus on the creative part — the bit that really matters.
As Director Naomi puts it, “After nearly two decades at Weston Beamor, I’ve seen how real progress happens — it builds, one improvement at a time. This is another step in that same direction: refining what already works, making it stronger, smoother, and more reliable for the people who trust us. It’s progress that feels familiar, and that’s exactly how it should be.”
Progress at Weston Beamor has always been steady and purposeful — shaped by people, guided by experience, and driven by a genuine belief in doing things better. Each new tool and every refinement builds on what’s come before, helping our customers achieve more with greater ease and confidence.
Real Value, Shared Benefit
Every project looks different, but the aim is always the same — to make the work a little easier for the people who rely on us. Sometimes that means helping a designer bring a challenging concept to life, capturing every fine texture exactly as intended. Other times, it’s about supporting a brand through a busy production run, knowing each cast will land cleanly, accurately, and ready to finish.
Whatever the scale, the principle never changes. Every wax, every cast, every polish is part of a process built on consistency and trust. When the detail holds, the clean-up is lighter, and the result matches the vision first imagined on screen, it saves time for everyone involved — from the bench to the workshop to the studio.
That’s the kind of progress that matters most to us. Not headline changes, but purposeful, tested improvement that helps our customers focus on the things they do best — designing, making, creating. Because behind every piece we produce is the same belief that’s shaped Weston Beamor since the beginning: that technology should serve craft, not compete with it.
Proven Precision, Human Craft
After months of quiet refinement, the results now speak for themselves — smoother surfaces and faster finishing. But the real achievement isn’t in the numbers or the tools; it’s in the hands, the eyes, and the experience of the people who use them. Every project still passes through the same care, patience, and pride that have always defined our work.
This is how progress happens here — not in flashy leaps, but in steady steps that make the journey from idea to finished piece simpler and stronger. The technology helps us do that, but it’s our people and our connected teams who make it meaningful.
Next Generation 3D wax printing is just one more part of that story: proof that precision, partnership, and progress can coexist — and that when they do, everyone we work with benefits.
Helping you make it — today, tomorrow, and for the next generation.
Weston Beamor has been casting precious metals since 1947. Working with a broad spectrum of customers for nearly 80 years has made Weston Beamor one of the most respected and trusted names in the jewellery industry.
