Inside AC3D's printing factory in Dubai - in pictures

  • Boris Kozlov, co-founder of AC3D, says 3D-printing could help solve a housing crisis around the world. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Boris Kozlov, co-founder of AC3D, says 3D-printing could help solve a housing crisis around the world. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • At its factory in Dubai, the company is building structures to show developers what can be done and recently completed a small unit, 10 feet tall and 200 square feet in size
    At its factory in Dubai, the company is building structures to show developers what can be done and recently completed a small unit, 10 feet tall and 200 square feet in size
  • The 3D system allows builders to install electricity and plumbing works at the printing stage
    The 3D system allows builders to install electricity and plumbing works at the printing stage
  • AC3D used various types of mix for the small building
    AC3D used various types of mix for the small building
  • The large 3D printer is placed on a gantry
    The large 3D printer is placed on a gantry
  • Mr Kozlov says AC3D is in talks with several developers
    Mr Kozlov says AC3D is in talks with several developers

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