CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 22, 2025--
Dubai Design Week, the Middle East’s premier design event, served as the global stage for Mitsubishi Estate’s visionary 3D-printed teahouse. This groundbreaking creation seamlessly merged traditional Japanese culture and heritage with FDM 3D printing technology, offering a captivating showcase of architectural innovation. Dynamism played a key role in supporting the 3D printing of teahouse components, which were all done using a wood-based filament. These parts were then shipped to Dubai, where they were seamlessly assembled into the stunning final structure.
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Dubai Design Week: A Global Hub for Creativity
Dubai Design Week is renowned for uniting designers from around the world to inspire creativity and foster innovation. The annual event features exhibitions, pop-ups, installations, and talks that engage professionals, media, and design enthusiasts while strengthening Dubai’s reputation as a vibrant design capital.
The 3D-Printed Teahouse: Tradition Meets Innovation
The 3D-printed teahouse stood out as a beacon of innovation at Dubai Design Week. By merging traditional architecture with modern 3D printing, this ambitious project showcased how additive manufacturing can preserve cultural heritage while pushing the boundaries of design and engineering.
Traditional Japanese Engineering Influences
The teahouse design drew heavily from Japanese traditions, particularly the “hozo tsugi” joinery technique. This ancient method involves interlocking wooden joints without nails or screws, a skill-intensive practice that ensures durability and elegance. To recreate this authentically, Polywood —a wood-infused resin filament—was used to replicate the aesthetic of traditional Japanese tea rooms.
Ultimaker’s Role in Precision Printing
Key to the project’s success was Ultimaker’s S series 3D printers. Using digital renderings, the intricate teahouse design was divided into 988 individual parts, including 1,938 meticulously crafted “hozo” joints. The Ultimaker printers delivered unparalleled precision, completing approximately 4,000 hours of printing to bring the project to life. The printers’ versatility enabled the seamless integration of traditional engineering with advanced FDM printing techniques.
The Significance of the 3D-Printed Teahouse
The teahouse was more than an architectural marvel—it symbolized the harmonious blending of tradition and technology. Leveraging FDM printing, this demonstrated the transformative potential of additive manufacturing to preserve and reimagine cultural heritage. The teahouse captivated a global audience, underscoring the possibilities of 3D printing in architecture, design, and engineering.
Bridging Heritage and Innovation
Dynamism’s contribution to Dubai Design Week highlighted the growing role of 3D printing in modern design. Projects like the 3D-printed teahouse not only showcase the technological capabilities of FDM printing but also emphasize its power to honor and elevate tradition. As a leader in advanced 3D printing solutions, Dynamism continues to inspire by merging the past with the future through innovative designs.
The 3D-printed Teahouse fuses traditional Japanese culture with cutting-edge FDM 3D printing technology. Designed with precision and inspired by ancient 'hozo tsugi' joinery techniques, it illustrates how additive manufacturing preserves and reimagines traditional engineering techniques and architectural heritage. (Photo: Business Wire)
1,938 meticulously crafted “hozo” joints are printed on Ultimaker S series printers completing approximately 4,000 hours of printing to bring the project to life. (Photo: Business Wire)
TREVOSE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 25, 2025--
Mini Melts USA, the leader in premium beaded ice cream, is expanding its footprint in the convenience store sector through a new distribution partnership with Royal Farms, a regional favorite known for its high-quality food and unbeatable service. Beginning today, Mini Melts’ signature frozen novelty treats will be available in nearly 300 Royal Farms locations across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, making it easier than ever for on-the-go consumers to enjoy a spoonful of fun.
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Complete lineup of premium beaded ice cream flavors from Mini Melts USA
“As Mini Melts continues to grow its presence in the convenience retail space, partnering with a brand like Royal Farms is a natural fit,” said Dan Kilcoyne, president and CEO of Mini Melts. “Both of our brands are committed to quality, innovation and delighting customers, and we’re excited to introduce Mini Melts to even more consumers looking for a fun and delicious frozen treat during their daily routines.”
The launch of Mini Melts at Royal Farms arrives just in time for spring road trips, fueling long drives, snack breaks and laughter-filled backseat debates. Whether it’s a quick stop for a refreshing treat or a roadside refuel, Mini Melts delivers spoonfuls of fun on the go. Royal Farms locations will feature Mini Melts grab-and-go freezers, offering six fan-favorite flavors with a bundled price of two for $7.00.
“We’re always looking for new ways to enhance the Royal Farms experience, and Mini Melts are a fantastic addition to our lineup of grab-and-go treats available year-round,” said Eric Price, director of retail operations for Royal Farms. “Their creamy taste and bite-sized fun make them a great choice for customers of all ages. We’re excited to offer this refreshing snack to make every visit to Royal Farms even sweeter.”
Mini Melts is rapidly expanding its retail presence, with Royal Farms representing the latest milestone in the brand’s c-store growth strategy. This expansion follows Mini Melts being recognized — for the third consecutive year — as a Bain & Company Insurgent Brand in 2025. With a footprint in more than 35,000 points-of-purchase nationwide, Mini Melts continues to solidify its position as a top-performing frozen novelty brand, boasting three of the top five ready-to-eat frozen novelty items and delivering unmatched sales velocity in the category.
Stay tuned for future partnership developments, including exclusive perks for ROFO Rewards members. For more information on where to find Mini Melts, visit minimelts.com.
About Mini Melts USA
Founded in 2004, Mini Melts is one of the fastest-growing ice cream novelties in the U.S., offering a premium beaded ice cream experience made with 14% butterfat for unmatched flavor and quality.
Mini Melts is distributed through a variety of channels, including automated kiosks, grab-and-go freezers, and custom serving carts and huts, all equipped with -40°F cryogenic freezers to preserve the perfect temperature for a uniquely enjoyable melt-in-your-mouth experience. Beloved flavors like Cotton Candy, Cookies & Cream and the non-dairy fan favorite Rainbow Ice are enjoyed across more than 35,000 locations nationwide.
Mini Melts is headquartered in the Philadelphia Metro Area, with a manufacturing facility in Norwich, Connecticut, and distribution centers strategically located across the U.S. For more information, visit minimeltsusa.com or follow along on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About Royal Farms
Royal Farms is a renowned operator of fast and friendly neighborhood convenience stores with over 300 locations. Royal Farms opened its first store in Baltimore, Maryland in 1959. Today, the chain has locations in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. Royal Farms has been satisfying customers’ hunger for Real Fresh food served Real Fast. The Royal Farms Kitchen is well known for its Always Fresh, Never Frozen World-Famous Royal Farms Chicken that is lightly hand-breaded and pressure-cooked in Trans Fat Free cooking oil to golden brown perfection. Royal Farms Western Fries are hand-cut from fresh Idaho potatoes, hand-breaded, and cooked right in store. Most locations are open 24 hours, 365 days a year. For more information about Royal Farms, visit: royalfarms.com.
Complete lineup of premium beaded ice cream flavors from Mini Melts USA
