When platinum materials are used for structural components in the high‐temperature range, for example in the glass industry and in space technology, extremely high thermal, mechanical and chemical loadings arise. Apart from the solid solution hardened alloys, dispersion strengthened platinum materials have also been well‐known for a long time. However, these dispersion strengthened platinum materials show considerable problems during the manufacturing process. Especially after welding of components, crack formation is caused by the very poor ductility during the high‐temperature use. This paper reports on a new class of dispersion hardened platinum materials (Pt DPH materials). These materials, manufactured by Heraeus, have been the subject of a detailed programme of laboratory investigations and industrial tests. By means of the development of these materials, it is now possible to avoid the disadvantages mentioned above. After a short introduction describing the manufacture and structure of the new DPH materials the report gives comprehensive results on the examination of their improved high‐temperature mechanical properties. The results of stress‐rupture tests and tensile tests verify that the novel DPH materials display high temperature strength, low creep rate and simultaneously very good ductility. The Pt DPH materials also show excellent properties even after welding, under cyclically changing temperatures, with notches and after corrosion exposure in aggressive glass melts. Finally, test results from the use of these novel Pt DPH materials in analytical laboratories and in the glass industry are given.