[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Dubai is investing AED 20 million in establishing a new 3D printing center focused on creating lightweight aircraft components. This initiative aims to enhance the sustainability of the aviation industry, as air travel currently contributes approximately 3% of global carbon emissions.
While the aviation sector explores electric planes, an immediate strategy to reduce its environmental impact is to enhance the design and maintenance of existing aircraft.
The Paradigm 3D printing hub in Jebel Ali is leading this transformation by utilizing 3D printing technology to rapidly produce lighter replacement aircraft parts compared to conventional methods. For instance, envision airplane seats that weigh up to 60% less, resulting in lighter aircraft and reduced fuel consumption.
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Equipped with advanced 3D printers, including those from renowned manufacturer Stratasys Ltd, the Paradigm 3D printing center aims to manufacture 2,000 parts annually initially, with a long-term goal of reaching 20,000 components per year within a decade.
Located in Dubai, a major global aviation hub, offers logistical advantages by minimizing delays in part imports and ensuring a more efficient supply chain.
Notably, the Paradigm 3D printing hub in Jebel Ali is the first in the Middle East to produce aircraft parts compliant with EASA Part 21G aerospace regulations, which represent the highest safety standards in the industry.
The hub produces a wide range of components, including those for in-flight bathrooms and cooling systems. These 3D-printed parts meet the same strength and safety criteria as traditionally manufactured components, contributing to the overall improvement of aircraft efficiency and sustainability.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
