His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the ‘Dubai 3D Printing Strategy’, a unique global initiative that aims to exploit technology for the benefit of humanity and promote the status of the UAE and Dubai as a leading hub of 3D printing technology by 2030.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, and H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, accompanied His Highness.
His Majesty the King In order to establish projects that benefit the whole human community, the UAE, according to Sheikh Mohammed, will continue its drive to gain worldwide leadership in the adoption of future ideas.
“Because we aspire to be the best in the world, our development strategy is based on foresight and forward-looking thinking. ‘Our development philosophy is focused on launching projects that can be implemented everywhere in the globe and building a worldwide model for our economy and the global economy,’ His Highness remarked, before adding, “The future doesn’t wait for those who stop and slow down. At this point, we must move quickly and take advantage of the available options. There have been several projects and strategies that have begun to be implemented as a result of our recent introduction of the Dubai Future Agenda, which offer value to mankind and our national economy.”
Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Hamid Mohamed Al Qatami, Chairman and Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, Hussein Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, and Ahmad bin Byat, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Dubai Holding attended the strategy’s launch.
His Majesty the King According to Sheikh Mohammed, “On this day, the United Arab Emirates unveils the world’s first fully integrated and comprehensive 3D technology plan for the benefit of humanity. In addition, we have devised concrete strategies and clear targets for implementing the strategy, which we believe will contribute to the advancement and prosperity of the globe as well as assist preserve our human legacy.”
“As His Highness pointed out, “3D printing technologies will have a significant impact on every part of our lives in the next years, from the homes we live in and the streets we use to the vehicles we drive, clothing we wear and the food we consume,” This expanding global economy is one in which we should participate. Because it reduces the need for unskilled labour, this technology, particularly in the construction industry, will reshape economies and labour markets. In addition, productivity will be redefined as 3D printing structures and items will take 10% of the time it currently takes using standard manufacturing procedures “”niques,” they say.
His Majesty said, “Dubai’s main aim is to ensure that 25% of the city’s structures will be constructed using 3D printing technology by 2030, and we plan to increase this percentage as global technology and market demand increase. We believe this technology has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry by bringing down costs and speeding up the implementation of new initiatives. Construction waste and human resources will also be reduced by this method, which is good for both the environment and the economy. Additionally, we plan to utilise this technology in areas such as medicine and consumer items in order to provide goods and services at competitive pricing.”
His Majesty the King Sheikh Mohammed made the following statement: “We want to turn Dubai into a global centre for 3D printing technology development and a research and development base. As a company, we are committed to making this technology accessible to as many people as possible across the world. People’s needs will be better served and 3D printing will be utilised for the greater good by our organisation.”
All government organisations, commercial enterprises, academic institutions, and research facilities in the UAE were urged by His Highness to join forces in order to create a global model that can be used by technologists from all over the world.
The approach is based on three main sectors and five pillars. Construction, medical products, and consumer goods make up the bulk of the market.
Lighting items, bases and foundations, construction joints, facilities and parks, structures for humanitarian purposes and mobile homes, as well as galleries, stores and residential villas, will be the focus of the construction and building industry. AED3 billion is anticipated to be the worth of Dubai’s 3D printing building business by 2025. With the advancement of 3D printing and its future reliability, the usage of 3D printing in Dubai’s construction sector will rise by 2 percent in 2019 and more in subsequent years.
The development of 3D-printed teeth, bones, artificial organs, medical and surgical devices, and hearing aids will be a priority in the medical products industry. 3D printed medical items in Dubai are anticipated to be worth AED1.7 billion in 2025.
In the consumer products sector, domestic goods, optics, fashion jewellery, children’s games, and fast food will be the emphasis. AED2.8 billion in 3D-printed consumer goods is estimated to be produced in Dubai by 2025.
Infrastructure, legislative structure, funding, human capital, and market demand are the five pillars of the plan.
A major focus of the Legislative Structure pillar will be on the creation of regulatory frameworks and material requirements for the use of 3D printing technology in many sectors.
It is the goal of the Infrastructure pillar to offer the necessary infrastructure and research and development assistance in order to attract the largest corporations in this industry.
A major focus will be on developing local research, design, and innovation skills through the Talent pillar and bringing in the brightest brains in the 3D printing sector from across the world.
Funding options and financial assistance will be provided by the Funding pillar in order to develop and expand the technology’s use.
The Market Demand pillar would encourage the use of this technology in a variety of industries, so that costs may be kept competitive while maintaining high standards of quality.
Diverse stakeholders, such as the city of Dubai, its health authority, and its holding company will collaborate on the Dubai 3D Printing Strategy. Government and private sector efforts will be integrated to boost Dubai’s growth by leveraging new 3D technologies from both inside Dubai as well as throughout the world. As part of the strategy, the Dubai Future Foundation will play an important role in organising these activities.
This strategy’s implementation will be aided by Dubai Municipality’s utilisation of local technology and the recruitment and retention of industry giants from all over the world. Additionally, the best ways to transition from traditional building methods to 3D printing-based construction will be examined in this study as well.
A variety of projects and initiatives will be launched and organised by the Dubai Municipality over the course of four major stages in order to fulfil the strategic goals. During the Establishment Phase, a detailed research of the 3D printing industry, particularly in the field of building construction, is prepared. Customers, developers, manufacturers, government agencies as well as information technology corporations will all benefit from this effort.
In the Qualification Phase, projects will be organised to produce 3D printing materials, systems, specifications, hardware and technical requirements of sustainability and project management. The registration and categorization procedure is also being implemented during this phase, as are initiatives to educate engineers as well as regional and global firms. The facilities for testing and measuring the materials will also be set up during this phase. It also covers the processing and preparation of personnel and electronic systems for operations and inspections, as well as local and international accreditation.
The Implementation Phase will commence with the launch of the first pilot project with Dubai Holding in the third and final stage of the process. It’s at this point that the private sector and consultants will be urged to embrace methods of transformation toward printing buildings, while developers will be motivated to work on additional prototype projects.
There are numerous measurements and performance indicators that are used to analyse the progress of the previous stages, as well as creating work agreements with major developers to help the 3D printing technology industry.
As part of its mission to promote Dubai as a global hub for 3D-printed medical products, the Dubai Health Authority will work with key players around the world to create a conducive environment and set standards for this technology in the medical sector. This will help the authority meet the goals of the strategy.
By launching a 3D printing laboratory, Dubai Holding will play an important role in achieving Dubai’s strategic 3D printing plan. 3D printing workshops and training courses will be held in a dedicated facility. Additionally, an unique fund for pilot projects in a variety of industries, including 3D printing, has been established.
As an international platform to highlight the latest 3D printing technologies, a global forum will be held to attract the biggest players in this emerging sector, including designers, manufacturers and developers, to discuss the most recent innovations, the most advanced materials used in 3D printing, practical and futuristic designs, legal aspects and investigate promising markets.
It is a component of the Future Cities Program, which seeks to boost the UAE’s position as a global leader and to create social and economic value via the implementation of new policies and initiatives. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the Future Cities Program as part of the Dubai Future Agenda.
The worldwide market for 3D printing is estimated to reach US$120 billion by 2020 and roughly US$300 billion by2025, driven by research and product development activities and the rising demand for more innovation in the design process. The use of 3D printing technology is expected to simplify manufacturing processes across a wide range of industries, opening the door to significant advancements in the global economy.
Construction costs are expected to be reduced by 50-70% with 3D printing technology, as are labour expenses by 50-80%. Waste generated during construction may be reduced by up to 60% with this technology. This has a favourable impact on the sector’s economic returns and helps ensure its long-term sustainability.
North America, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and other industrialised nations have invested heavily in 3D printing research in a wide range of industries, including medical, industry and automotive and aviation.
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