Dubai to construct office with 3D printer

Dubai will construct a small office building using a 3D printer for the first time, in a drive to develop technology that would cut costs and save time as the city grows.

Dubai to construct office with 3D printer

Dubai will construct a small office building using a 3D printer for the first time, in a drive to develop technology that would cut costs and save time as the city grows.

3D printing, which uses a printer to produce 3D objects from a digital design, is taking off in manufacturing industries around the world but has so far been used little in construction.

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