A method for producing a component

In a method for manufacturing a device having increased thermal conductivity through layered structure at least a portion of the component is built up by steps that include at least the following: comprising a) applying a layer portion with predetermined dimensions of a composite of a metal and / or metal alloy and particles of a highly heat conductive material, the diamond and / or cubic boron nitride, in a predetermined region on a base layer by melting the metal or metal alloy by means of a heat source are embedded in the particles of the highly heat-conductive material in such a manner that the metal and / or metal alloy within the predetermined dimensions form a coherent matrix, and then allowed to cool. A component which can be produced by the method, a process for preparing the composite material and a composite material which can be produced by this method are also disclosed.