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Digital Engineering April 2026
In the latest issue of Digital Engineering, we take a look at the latest innovations in design for additive manufacturing, including the use of natural language inputs, social media cosplayers, and AI integration. The issue also includes a feature…
January Special Focus Issue: Design for Additive
In this Special Focus Issue of Digital Engineering, learn about the latest advancements in design for additive manufacturing, including new software tools, additive in automotive, custom medical devices, and more.
WinSun Global and the Museum of the Future have partnered to bring on the revolution. The Chinese company, which has already proven its mastery of AM construction, has agreed to erect an office building in Dubai purely through 3D printing. It sound innocuous enough, but, once the project is completed, WinSun will have set the foundations for a whole new industry with the first commercial sale of a building made through AM.
Artist's depiction of the finished 3D printed office building. Courtesy of the Museum of the Future.“This building will be a testimony to the efficiency and creativity of 3D printing technology, which we believe will play a major role in reshaping construction and design sectors. We aim to take advantage of this growth by becoming a global hub for innovation and 3D printing. This is the first step of many more to come,” said H.E Excellency Mohammed Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and chairman of UAE National Innovation Committee.
The modest 2,000 sq.ft. building will be constructed near the Museum of the Future and act as temporary office space for its staff. Printing will be accomplished by a 20 ft. tall AM system, which will construct the basic components of the building. These components will then be assembled in a few weeks to finish the building.
Not only will the building be 3D printed, but so will much of the office equipment found inside the building, including furniture. The interior design is based on modern ideas of business communication and flow of ideas.
It might not sound like much, but this could be the start of a serious movement toward AM construction. If the project goes smoothly and people are impressed with the results, Dubai is a good place to showcase AM construction’s potential. Below you’ll find a video about Dubai.
Source: Museum of the Future
John Newman is a Digital Engineering contributor who focuses on 3D printing. Contact him via [email protected] and read his posts on Rapid Ready Technology.
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