After the Dubai government printed out the world's first 3D printed office building and smart palm oil charging pile, on Wednesday, April 27, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, vice President and prime minister of dubai (Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid), announced the uae's ambitious plan to exploit 3D printing technology. According to McKinsey, 3D printing will have an impact on the global economy of $550 billion over the next decade.
Dubai’s global first 3D printing office is printed by Yingchuang Building Technique (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd, designed by Gensler Thornton Tohomasett and Syska Hennessy. The components, interior furniture and all the details will be built by a layer of large 3D printers. The finished part was assembled in the bustling cross street of dubai, which took only a few weeks.
The smart palm tree, which is completed by Yingchuang printing, is made of concrete and 3D printing FRP. The "blade" area covers an area of 18 square meters. The "tree trunk" has a touch screen that uses a common APP to check local travel, weather and travel information. It has a 360-degree surveillance camera and can light up at night for monitoring and street lighting.
At that day, Sheikh Mohammed made clear statement that the united Arab emirates (uae) is committed to ranking global first in innovation technology based on deep understanding of the future demand with keeping the mission to benefit all mankind.
According to Sheikh Mohammed, The first disruptive impact of 3D technology will be in construction. He also set a target that 25% buildings will be printed by 3D technology by 2030. The technology will change the industry by saving time, building waste away from construction, and reducing demand for unskilled labor. It is expected to generate more than $800 million in economic benefits by 2025. He expects 3D technology to grow by 2% a year starting in 2019, depending on the technology and its reliability. Sheikh Mohammed has appointed a range of official bodies, including the Dubai government, Dubai holding and the Dubai health authority to implement the overall strategy, with the Dubai future fund escorting them.
“In the future, all aspects of our lives will depend on 3D printing technology, from the houses we live in, the streets, cars, and the chocolates we eat. The technology will generate billions of dollars in profits and create additional economic value. We must have a place in the rapidly developing world of 3D printing architecture. The future does not slow down because those who hesitate. Then we will move quickly and use opportunities. A few days ago we had drawn up the future agenda of Dubai and had begun to implement it in some ways, adding value to the economy of the united Arab emirates and the united Arab emirates.” Vice President sheikh Mohammed said.