As the forefront of technological advances, Dubai is now using 3D printing technology to improve the city’s transport services.
Bus stops, marine transport stations and pedestrian bridges will all be created using the technology which could reduce costs and speed up production.
The head of the RTA’s 3D printing strategy implementation committee, Abdul Reda Abdul Hassan, said that, “3D printing technology is advancing at a rapid pace across the world and the RTA is strongly inclined to be a forerunner in this generation of technology. It seeks to optimally utilise the technology by applying the world’s best practices of public transport industry and associated infrastructure.”
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Emirates Airline has also used 3D-printing to manufacture components for its aircraft cabins: