Dubai, May 10 () A UAE based 3D printing company has transformed its laboratories into a manufacturing hub to produce more than 1,000 reusable personal protective equipment for the frontline workers battling the deadly coronavirus in the country.

Dubai, May 10 () A UAE based 3D printing company has transformed its laboratories into a manufacturing hub to produce more than 1,000 reusable personal ...

Dubai Future Foundation activated the 3D Printing Strategic Alliance in July 2020 under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai as part of the objective to make Dubai a global manufacturing hub and give a boost to 3D Printing Business.

Dubai is not just a city of luxury and one of the world’s centers of financial affairs but is also home to many interesting entrepreneurs with fascinating ideas and huge ambitions. One of them is Pir Arkam and his company Proto21 one of the leading 3D Printing service bureaus in the MENA region – and their main technologies are Original Prusa 3D printers. Welcome to THE prototyping workshop of the 21st century!

The supportive environment for creativity established by the Emirate of Dubai long ago has resulted in the creation of a unique set of start-ups and small businesses specializing in sectors that keep pace with modern demands and specialize in activities that align with the nature of life in Dubai and its ambitions to become the capital of the new global economy. This is achieved by encouraging businesses and economic activities based on knowledge, advanced thinking, and creativity.

On 3 March 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that severe and mounting disruption to the global supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) is putting lives at risk. The need for PPE for frontline workers is further exemplified by the fact that 10 percent and 20 percent of coronavirus cases are health care workers.

Proto21 is producing crucial medical equipments and protective gear for police and health workers.

Dubai-based Proto21 3D Printing and Myata Platinum restaurant have set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s largest 3D-printed structure by volume.