Dubai’s RTA Partners With Siemens for 3D-Printed Metro Parts

Press release

Published September 3rd, 2017 - 08:47 GMT

The new agreement forms part of Dubai’s strategy to become a leader in 3D printing

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s Siemens focussed on 3D printing.

The two organisations will work under the framework of the RTA”s current 3D printing initiative, which was rolled out in the second half of last year, to produce parts for the Dubai Metro’s subsystems.

The agreement will seek to “extend the sources of spare parts for the Dubai metro and increase their availability, reduce obsolescence issues and enable getting improved parts with better performance and increased features,” according to a statement.

“This step would certainly consolidate RTA’s constant efforts to back up Dubai’s endeavours in becoming the world’s smartest city in three years, which would definitely contribute to make the residents of Dubai, its visitors and tourists happier and more satisfied,” said Abdul Mohsin Ibrahim Younes, CEO of the RTA’s Rail Agency.

Siemens is already partnering with Abu Dhabi’s Strata to produce 3D-printed parts for the interiors of Etihad’s aircraft.

The new agreement forms part of Dubai’s strategy to become a leader in 3D printing, with plans to produce 25 per cent of buildings using the method by 2030.

Source: Gulf business

Background Information

Roads and Transport Authority

Providing an advanced transport network for the people of Dubai was among the top priorities on the government’s agenda, a goal reflected by the initiatives to enhance the public transport facilities and improve roads across the emirate to make travel safer and smoother, thus the founding of The Roads and Transport Authority by the Decree No. 17 of 2005.

RTA plans and provides the requirements of transport, roads and traffic in Dubai, and between Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE and neighboring countries, in order to provide an effective and integrated transport system to achieve Dubai's vision and serve its vital interests.