FEATURE : 3D PRINTING
Strategic partners in Paradigm 3D
Paradigm 3D
Paradigm 3D is the first digital factory of the future in the Middle East , with the ability to 3D print , ondemand , aerospace-quality flight ready parts for major airlines and MROs . These are parts that are essential for the maintenance and flight of today ’ s aircraft , which are often produced thousands of miles away from where MROs are operating and need them . Paradigm 3D looks forward to shifting this manufacturing capability to Dubai and provide an on-demand and local part production service that will support the development of The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub , a dedicated free zone for aviation and aerospace located at Dubai South .
AM Craft
AM Craft is a one-stop-shop for polymer additive manufacturing for the aviation industry . AM Craft is able to accommodate flexible delivery schedules and volume orders by leveraging a polymer additive manufacturing capacity using 50 + printers at seven different locations in EMEA . AM Craft customers include aircraft operators , MROs and part manufacturers , that benefit from shorter lead times , as well as decreased weight , increased functionality , and optimised design for the aircraft cabin interior parts . AM Craft offers end-to-end support with aircraft cabin interior part design certification , manufacturing , and delivery with a FORM1 certificate .
The Design to Manufacturing Company
The Design to Manufacturing Company , headquartered in Dubai provides It offers re-engineering and reverse engineering for next generation additive manufacturing , using advanced materials , polymers and metals , that are industry 4.0 compliant . It offers value-added manufacturing solutions , integration , training , and technical support services .
Stratasys
Stratasys is driving adoption of additive manufacturing to displace traditional design processes and production techniques . Its 3D printing platforms are utilised by aerospace , automotive , consumer products , healthcare , fashion and education industries . Through smart and connected 3D printers , a range of polymer materials , a software ecosystem , and parts on demand services , Stratasys continues to build a reputation to deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product development cycle .
The Paradigm 3D manufacturing plant is outfitted with industrial 3D printers from Stratasys and will focus on producing component parts for the regional aviation industry
Typical components produced at the facility will include aircraft interior components for seating , lavatories , electronic cooling ducts , environment control system ducting , and more
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