Qatar’s first concrete 3D sculpture printed in a few minutes

The country’s first 3D printed concrete structure is a local favourite – the Flag of Glory sculpture — a representation of diverse hands united in holding up the flag of Qatar. It was printed in Qatar’s only facility for concrete 3D printing, established as a result of a partnership between Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, Al Jaber Trading and Contracting (JTC), and Cybe Construction.

3D printing has received increasing attention in the past decade, some industries found success in it early on, others like the construction industry struggled to catch up until very recently. Several 3D printed concrete structures are now popping up around the world. Qatar has recently joined this international movement with its first 3D-printed concrete structure. “We choose to print this particular sculpture because of its significance to the country, and the diversity it symbolises,” said Dr. Eyad Masad, Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), who was critical in bringing concrete 3D printing technology to Qatar.