Innovation
3D printing in Saudi Arabia has evolved from experimental projects to a robust component of the national industrial strategy. What began as high-profile demonstration projects (such as villas, small-scale municipal test buildings, and early structural printing trials) has matured into a government-backed initiative and a cluster of private partnerships. Together, these elements form the backbone of a developing national additive manufacturing an ecosystem that holds promise for various sectors. 3D printing for construction began gaining global traction in 2013, when…