The Design to Manufacturing Co. Introduces True Silicone 3D Printing to GCC Industrial Sectors
[Dubai, UAE] - For Immediate Release
By eliminating the need for expensive injection molding tooling, this new material allows Middle Eastern manufacturers to produce custom silicone seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers on-demand.
DUBAI, UAE – 14.07.2025– The Design to Manufacturing Co. (theD2Mco), the region’s premier Platinum Stratasys Partner, today announced the regional availability of P3™ Silicone 25A, a breakthrough industrial 3D printing material co-developed by Stratasys and global silicone science leader Shin-Etsu.
Specifically designed for the Stratasys Origin® DLP platform, this material addresses a massive gap in the regional supply chain: the ability to manufacture flexible, specified silicone parts locally without relying on overseas injection molding.
Eliminating Tooling for Critical Spare Parts
For critical sectors like Oil & Gas, automotive, and industrial manufacturing in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, waiting weeks for a replacement seal or vibration damper often results in costly operational downtime.
"True silicone 3D printing is a game-changer for digital inventory in the Gulf," said Alex Papantoniou, Director KSA at theD2Mco. "Until now, replacing a custom silicone gasket meant paying for a mold and waiting weeks for a supplier. Now, our clients can print an end-use silicone part with the exact chemical resistance and thermal stability they need, in a matter of hours. This perfectly aligns with the region's push for localized, resilient supply chains."
Industrial-Grade Performance
Unlike past flexible 3D printing resins that only mimicked silicone, P3 Silicone 25A is true silicone. It delivers the precise mechanical behavior of conventional silicones and has been rigorously validated in thermal aging tests up to 1,000 hours at 150°C.
Having passed strict biocompatibility and flame retardancy certifications, the material is fully validated to produce flexible parts that match the performance of traditionally molded silicone across demanding industrial environments.
Availability
P3™ Silicone 25A and the Stratasys Origin® DLP platforms are available immediately to manufacturers across the GCC through The Design to Manufacturing Co. Our application engineers are currently assisting regional clients in identifying high-value applications - such as seals, gaskets, and soft-touch components - for immediate localized production.
About The Design to Manufacturing Co.
The Design to Manufacturing Co. (theD2Mco)is the industrial digital manufacturing integrator in the Middle East. As aPlatinum Stratasys Partnerand authorized representative forXACT Metal,SIEMENS, andSCANOLOGY, we deliver a digital manufacturing implementation model. From 3D scanning and software to metal and polymer printing,theD2Mcosupport aerospace, defense, and energy leaders to localize production and secure their supply chains.