UAE aims to be global hub for 3D printing, 25 per cent of Dubai’s buildings will be 3D printed by 2030

“The future will depend on 3D printing technologies in all aspects of our life, starting from houses we live in, the streets we use, the cars we drive, the clothes we wear and the food we eat,” Shaikh Mohammad said.

“Our vision for development is driven by a deep understanding of future needs, and built on proactive ideas because we want to be in first place globally. Our methodology for development is based on the launch of initiatives that can be applied anywhere in the world, creating a global model for not only our economy but also for the global economy,” he added.

Three key sectors of 3D Printing Strategy

Dubai 3D Printing Strategy, which aims to make Dubai a global capital of 3D printing technologies by 2025, will focus on three major sectors:
construction, medical products, consumer products.

The construction and building sector will focus on lighting products, bases and foundations, construction joints, facilities and parks, buildings for humanitarian causes and mobile homes, in addition to galleries, stores and residential villas. The value of 3D printing
technology-based construction sector in Dubai is expected to be about Dh3 billion by 2025.

The use of 3D printing in Dubai’s construction sector will increase by 2 per cent starting in 2019, and further in the coming years depending on the development of this technology and its future reliability.

Within the medical products sector, the focus will be on developing 3D printed teeth, bones, artificial organs, medical and surgical devices and hearing aids. The value of 3D printed medical products in Dubai is expected to reach Dh1.7 billion by 2025. The consumer products sector will focus on household items, optics, fashion jewellery, children’s games and fast food. The volume of consumer products printed by 3D technology in Dubai is expected to be about Dh2.8 billion by 2025.

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