3D Printed Speedboat Goes on Sale in Dubai

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May 4, 2026 News 10022

Dubai-based Innoventive 3D has officially launched the Vortek – a speedboat fully 3D printed using material extrusion (FDM/FFF) technology.

The hull, deck, and superstructure are all manufactured with large-format 3D printers, produced on demand with a customization lead time of just weeks, at a cost of only one-third that of a conventionally built speedboat of the same size.

The company has previously released the Cyberfin (reportedly made using ocean waste) and also produces 3D printed sculptures, exhibition stands, and signage, showcasing the increasingly diverse applications of large-format additive manufacturing. The Vortek has a highly futuristic appearance and has been officially announced as commercially available – you can place an order directly right now.

The UAE has shown strong interest in 3D printed boatbuilding. Another local company, Al Seer, has already acquired a large CEAD system to 3D print electric abras (small public transport boats) as well as an unmanned surface vessel called the Hydra. This shows that 3D printed marine vessels are moving from niche to practical reality.

The author believes that launching a recreational speedboat right now might not be the best timing – after all, the global economy is in a complex state. However, the true value of 3D printing lies in the ability to quickly and cost-effectively produce purpose-built boats on demand. For the UAE, rather than building more yachts, converting the Vortek into an unmanned combat vessel or a maritime "technical" (armed pickup truck) could be a more worthwhile defense investment.

Defense groups like Edge Group might want to pay attention – the flexibility of 3D printing would make it easy to adapt the speedboat for remote control or weapon stations. That is where additive manufacturing could truly shine at sea.