3D Printing & Design

3D Design and Printing

The Mauritius Digital Promotion Agency (MDPA), pioneer in promoting 3D Printing Technology since 2018 at national level has worked in collaboration with various institutions in 3D printing of: artificial reefs and bases for coral breeds, 3D braille and education puzzles for visually impaired persons. In addition, 3D casings was printed for IoT atmospheric sensors, face shields for children with hearing impairment and for front liners. The Centre also printed Graduator Injector Cylinder Head for planters, shields among others.

The main aim of the 3D Printing Unit of MDPA is to promote its adoption among various enterprises of different sectors of the economy and to facilitate 3D Printing services.

To date, the Centre carried out some 6000 printing services for Students, MSME’s and others while some 1,900 students and 148 MSME’s have benefited from the awareness sessions.

Objectives

The main objectives of the 3D Printing Unit are as follows:

  • Promote the adoption of 3D Printing technology;
  • Provide Initiation and Training sessions
  • Assist Start-ups in building prototypes;
  • Support local entrepreneurship by offering 3D print services;
  • Produce reduced scale models;
  • Guide in the setting up of 3D printing labs;

Services Offered

The 3D Printing Unit of MDPA is providing the following services

  • 3D Printing
  • 3D Designing
  • 3D Scanning
  • Prototyping
  • Laser Cutting
  • Awareness Sessions
  • Business Counselling
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