A load bearing element and a method for manufacturing a load bearing element

A load bearing element (1) for attachment of a heat generating unit (2) to a heat sensitive supporting structure (3), wherein said load bearing element (1) comprises at least one body (6) integrally formed by additive layer manufacturing, ALM, said body (6) being adapted to provide a controlled heat transfer from said heat generating unit (2) to said heat sensitive supporting structure (3).