DEWA’s R&D Centre files a patent for an extrusion device that enhances metal 3D printing

DEWA’s R&D Centre files a patent for an extrusion device that enhances metal 3D printing

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Research and Development Centre (R&D) has filed a new patent on an innovative device that enhances the process of melting and extruding raw metal materials to the construction platform, and also maintains the optimum temperature required to handle raw metal materials in 3D printing. The device improves the performance of 3D printers by reducing the cost of printing and energy consumption. The extrusion device can be attached and detached from the 3D printer when needed.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, praised the effective contribution of the R&D Centre in developing 3D printing and enhancing its competitiveness. Al Tayer said these patents support DEWA’s efforts to develop an advanced infrastructure and specialised software in 3D printing and additive manufacturing in general, with these investments helping to overcome challenges in the energy sector. DEWA uses 3D printers to produce prototypes and spare parts for its generation, transmission, and distribution divisions, and to support the digitisation of its inventory.

“The R&D Centre’s achievements consolidate DEWA’s effective role in realising the Dubai 3D Printing Strategy, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE