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Notes from the workshop: how 3D printed pieces are planned, printed and finished.
FDM 3D printing: what it does well and where it falls short
How FDM 3D printing works, which filaments survive Dubai heat, where fused deposition modeling wins on size, and where layer lines and detail stop it.
3D printed enclosures: prototype housings that fit the board
How prototype enclosures are designed to fit a real board: standoffs, clearances, heat-set inserts, connector cutouts, heat in UAE conditions and lids.
Choosing a prototype material: stiffness, heat, moving parts
Choosing a 3D printing material for a working prototype in Dubai: stiffness, heat limits, moving parts and the finishing that holds threads and bearings.
3D printing for interiors in Dubai: decor, hardware and design elements
How interior designers in Dubai use 3D printed panels, shades and hardware: material choice for heat and sun, weight, fixings and anchors, files and lead time.
3D printed art in Dubai: what artists and galleries commission
What artists and galleries in Dubai commission in 3D print: wall reliefs, sculpture, limited editions and space-specific pieces, and what each one needs.
Large 3D printed letters and logos for shopfronts and stages
How we design and print large 3D letters and logo signs for Dubai shopfronts and event stages: outdoor material, hidden seams, fixings, finish and lighting.
3D printed props for film, TV and theatre in Dubai: strength, weight and lead time
How 3D printed props behave on set and on stage in Dubai: material strength by load type, weight, lead times, sectioned builds and camera-ready painting.
3D printed product replicas for launches and photoshoots
How we print product replicas and mock-ups for launches and photoshoots in Dubai: FDM or SLA, oversized copies, surface and colour, matched batches, deadlines.
3D printing packaging prototypes: bottles, jars and caps
How we print bottle, jar and cap prototypes before tooling: thread tolerances, wall thickness, FDM against SLA, fit and leak checks, how many rounds it takes.
Architectural model making in Dubai: 3D printed scale models, detail and time
How 3D printed architectural scale models work in Dubai: picking 1:500 to 1:20, detail limits on FDM and SLA, sectioned bases, finishing and lead times.
Colour in 3D printing: printed in colour or painted finish
When colour in the filament is enough for a 3D print and when an exhibition piece needs paint: Pantone matching, UV in Dubai, sectioned builds and the schedule.
3D printing without a 3D file: from sketch to printable model
No 3D file yet? Bring a sketch, a photo or the object itself. How a Dubai 3D printing workshop turns an idea into geometry a printer can actually build.
3D printing for exhibitions in Dubai: logos, mockups and stand props
Custom 3D printed logos, product mockups and stand props for Dubai exhibitions, sectioned up to 15 m, finished matte for stand lighting, built to travel.
3D printing price in Dubai: what moves the number on a quote
What sets the cost of a 3D printed piece in Dubai: size, material, layer height, supports and finishing hours, with published market rates and their limits.
3D printed props for events and brand activations in Dubai
What we print for Dubai events and brand activations: the material choice for indoor or outdoor props, where the schedule really goes, and the install kit.
3D printed sculpture: from an artist's file to a finished piece
From artist's file to finished sculpture: mesh checks, wall thickness, FDM or SLA, sectioning, hand finishing and what Dubai's heat, UV and sand do outdoors.
Finishing 3D prints: sanding, primer and paint for display pieces
How we finish 3D printed display pieces in Dubai: support marks, grit progression, filler primer, thin coats, and UV clear coat that survives 40-degree heat.
How a design file becomes a 3D printed prototype in Dubai
See how a 3D printed prototype takes shape in Dubai: file checks, wall thickness, FDM vs SLA, real tolerances, sectioning, and finishing before it ships.
Large scale 3D printing in Dubai: how pieces bigger than the printer are made
A two metre sculpture does not fit on a print bed. How it is split, printed in sections, joined and finished so the seams disappear.
FDM, SLA or SLS: which 3D printing technology fits your project
Three technologies compared by surface, detail, strength and size, with typical briefs and the technology each one calls for.
How to prepare a 3D model for printing: a checklist before you send the file
Seven things to check before you send a file: format, closed mesh, wall thickness, units, resolution, overhangs and clearances.