Monday, May 02, 2016

Dubai: Dubai Holding on Monday said it has opened a 3D printing centre in Dubai Industrial city, to serve construction, medicines and consumer products.

The International Centre for 3D printing has research centre laboratories for testing material used in 3D printed products, according to the statement.

The centre will involve the academic sector through research and development.

Dubai Holding said the centre was established under the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “to make Dubai an International destination for 3D printing by 2030”.

“The new project aims to build a network of distinguished companies in the 3D printing sector by attracting entrepreneurs and innovators as well as targeting international enterprises locally and globally by offering special laboratories for 3D printing,” the statement said.

“It will also offer services, professional training, facilities, storage solution, and other logistical support to strengthen this sector.”

Dubai and the UAE have a history of attracting regional and international companies at its many sector-specific free zones.

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