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UAE 3D Printing Services – Market Research Survey
Where are you located?
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A
Abu Dhabi
B
Dubai
C
Sharjah
D
Other Emirates
E
Outside the UAE
Which best describes you?
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A
Individual consumer
B
Engineer or designer
C
Student
D
Hobbyist or maker
E
Small-business owner
F
Product-development company
G
Architect
H
Educator or researcher
I
Cosplayer or miniature collector
J
Other
Have you purchased or tried to purchase a 3D-printed product or service during the past 12 months?
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A
Yes, more than once
B
Yes, once
C
I tried but could not find a suitable provider
D
No
What did you purchase or try to purchase?
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A
Prototype
B
Replacement or repair part
C
Functional mechanical component
D
Personalised gift or decoration
E
Miniature or figurine
F
Cosplay item
G
Architectural model
H
Organiser or household product
I
Small production batch
J
CAD modelling or design service
K
Other
Where did you look for the service?
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A
Local 3D-printing company
B
Instagram or other social media
C
Online marketplace
D
International supplier
E
University or workplace
F
Friend with a 3D printer
G
I did not know where to look
H
Other
What problems have you experienced when looking for 3D-printing services?
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A
Prices were too high
B
Long delivery time
C
Poor print quality
D
Limited materials or colours
E
Provider did not help with design
F
Difficult quotation process
G
Poor communication
H
Minimum-order requirements
I
Delivery costs
J
I have not experienced any problems
K
Other
Which services would be most useful to you?
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A
Printing from a ready-made 3D file
B
Converting an idea or sketch into a 3D model
C
Recreating a broken or unavailable part
D
Engineering prototypes
E
Personalised products and gifts
F
Miniatures and figurines
G
Architectural models
H
Small-batch manufacturing
I
Painting and finishing
J
3D scanning and part reproduction
K
Design consultation
What matters most when choosing a 3D-printing provider?
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A
Price
B
Print quality
C
Strength and durability
D
Fast delivery
E
Material selection
F
Design assistance
G
Accurate dimensions
H
Communication
I
Local pickup
J
Delivery across the UAE
K
Confidentiality for product designs
For a small custom item that takes several hours to print, what price would you normally consider reasonable?
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A
Less than AED 30
B
AED 30–59
C
AED 60–99
D
AED 100–199
E
AED 200 or more
F
It depends on the item and material
G
I am not sure
How quickly would you normally expect a standard order to be completed?
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A
Same day
B
Within 1–2 days
C
Within 3–5 days
D
Within one week
E
Delivery time is not important if the quality is good
How likely are you to need a 3D-printed product or service within the next six months?
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0
1
2
3
4
5
Very unlikely
Very likely
Is there a product you have wanted to buy, repair or create but could not find locally?
What would make you choose a new local 3D-printing provider?
Would you be willing to participate in a short follow-up conversation or test an early version of the service?
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A
Yes
B
Maybe
C
No
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