Press Releases
26 Feb 2018
Decorating the Head Quarters in 3D-Printing technology to mark the Innovation Month
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is taking part in the events of the UAE Innovation Month under the theme (Innovation Starts with You). Under this context, the RTA has adorned its premises with the logo of the Year of Zayed designed and produced using 3D-Printing technology.
RTA was delighted with this creative initiative rolled out by marking two important events, i.e. the UAE Innovation Month and the Year of Zayed; which is celebrated by all government and semi-government departments across the UAE. It marks the centennial birthday of the late founder and builder of the UAE modern renaissance.
The Year of Zayed model, which measures 4 meters in length and 1.2 meters in height, will adorn the RTA HQ in Dubai for one year. The gesture reflects RTA’s keenness to play an active role in celebrating the Year of Zayed and the UAE Innovation Month.
RTA employees in the Head Office will enjoy watching a robotic arm sculpting the Year of Zayed logo and a live show of Hatta Gates model in 3D-Printing technology at a scale of 1:75 meter. The RTA will distribute gifts designed and processed using 3D-Printer to employees, and hold workshops with companies specialised in 3D Printing.
It is noteworthy that the RTA had applied the 3D-Printing technology in several initiatives including the 3D manufacturing in Dubai Metro; where the team researched 3D printing of spare parts for subsidiary systems such as ticket vending machines, ticket validation gates and other assets of the metro network. The technology had also been applied in various projects of the RTA such as pedestrian bridges, Hatta Gates, Bus Stops and Marine Transport Stations