Dubai is at the forefront of 3D expansion
Incredible flexibility with design and visualization of signs and logos!
Signs printed rapidly and intricately
We print both for low-volume and high-volume demand and are equipped to meet the needs of all kinds of enterprises and franchises.
What is 3D printing?
3D printing creates a vast array of forms through a variety of methods from Stereolithography (SLA) the first invented type of 3D printing, that involves the use of photosensitive resin to Fused Deposition Modelling that involves the heating of a filament and then layering this into a shape. 3D printing works by dividing any shape through a CAD based software into microscopically small slices which are then printed one layer at a time by these different methods.
3D printing in Dubai
In 2016 the vice-president, prime-minister and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Makhtoum inaugurated the Dubai 3D printing strategy which aimed to develop these technologies. The vision laid out by the strategy aims to develop Dubai’s housing to include 25% of the housing made through 3D construction by 2030. This also means the large-scale development of 3D modelling as a necessary tool to develop sustainable notions of architecture in relation to 3D printing.
3D printing of Signs in Dubai
At ARL we work towards rapid prototyping at highly affordable prices implying that our clients can experiment with a range of designs before finally honing in on the one most ideally suited to their project, at a minimal cost. Dubai being a major service and manufacture centre is ideally suited to allow innovation in the sign design and manufacture process. We aim to enable various kinds of 3D printing in signage which includes:
- Neon Signs
- Cut out letters
- Signs that are both flat and three dimensional
- Pin mounted letters
- Channel letters
Advantages of 3D printing Signs
The advantages of 3D printing signs can be classed broadly into three types:
Advantages in the design process
- The creation process as well as the visualization and conceptualization of the right sign style, color, texture and dimensionality all become considerably easier when the signs are 3D printed. CAD based concept development allows for a great degree of flexibility with the design process. The designs moreover can be far more flexible and complex than the what is feasible with the conventional design process.
Advantages in prototyping
- Rapid prototyping allows for the inevitable gap between concept and product to be one the designer and manufacturer can work on rigorously without excess expenditure and in a very short period of time.
Advantages in manufacture
- In terms of manufacture too, rather than hiring large-scale industrial type manufacturing facilities to print out a small quantity of the product, the designed emblem or sign can be produced in the confines of a laboratory. This is particularly advantageous for small scale manufacturers since they don’t have to expend a vast amount of money on hiring industrial grade equipment. It is also advantageous for large scale manufacturers since the number of materials on offer in 3D printing allows for the creation of far more versatile designs.
Advantages of Working with ARL for 3D printing Signs
Custom Signs
- Precise and custom designed signage is easy to find at ARL. We design signage to precisely suit our client’s needs and designing with 3D printing technology allows accuracy and precision in the design and manufacture process.
End to End Sign 3D printing
- We at ARL ensure that the whole process from design to prototyping to manufacture is available at one stop. Our clients no longer need to seek separate outlets for every step of this process.
Consultation on Sign Design
- ARL aims to enable the process of creatively conceiving the details of the design process, with an emphasis placed on empowering the imagination of our clients.
Low Volume Production on Custom Signs
- At ARL we aim to ensure that all kinds of design and manufacture requirements are met. We aim to enable both low and high volume production, to cater to both smaller and larger scale businesses, all economies of scale can be met through our resources.
Custom color painting of custom 3D signage
- Designing and manufacturing through a wide range of processes and materials we at ARL strive to ensure all kinds of colour schemes can be produced.
Who is 3D printing signage at ARL for?
We have found that a wide range of clients, from executives at large firms to business owners looking to create a new start-up concept are able to use the services we offer at ARL to benefit their businesses. We enable both low volume and larger volume production of signage and work to create the same degree of imaginative width and detail in our production and creation processes for either case.