Queen visits technology startup Mixed Dimensions

AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania on Monday visited the offices of Mixed Dimensions, where she met with staff of the software technology company and discussed its successful transition onto the global tech startup scene, a statement by Her Majesty's Office said.

Specialised in 3D printing, gaming and computer-aided design, Mixed Dimensions is a US-Jordanian startup that aims to increase the availability of relevant 3D-printable content. The company currently serves more than 100,000 users across the world.

Her Majesty was received at the startup’s Amman office by its co-founders, CEO Muhannad Taslaq and Chief Technical Officer Baha Abu Nojaim. She met with members of Mixed Dimensions’ management team, who briefed her about the company’s services, various challenges faced by the 3D printing and tech industries, and Mixed Dimensions’ vision of becoming “the postscript of 3D printing”. 

 Queen Rania commended the startup for demonstrating passion, dedication and persistence toward achieving its goals, describing Mixed Dimensions as a "model Jordanian success story", which should be taught at Jordanian universities as a case study in how to flourish in the local business environment.

She went on to underscore the importance of bridging the gap between the skills taught in classrooms and those needed in the labour market. She also underlined the need to overcome the pervasive culture of fear, which prevents companies from experimenting and learning from their mistakes in order to build experience and develop successful businesses.

 Launched in Jordan in 2009, Mixed Dimensions sought foreign investments after facing difficulties in the local marketplace. The startup became an incorporated business in 2013 shortly after joining Alchemist Accelerator, a venture-backed accelerator programme based in San Francisco. 

 Considered a pioneer in its field, the company has registered patents for an automated 3D file reconstruction methodology that reduces the time, cost and effort needed to prepare content for 3D printing. 

 During her visit, Queen Rania was introduced to the company’s three distinct products: MakePrintable, a cloud-based tool capable of healing 3D models; GamePrint, which uses 3D printing technology to allow video gamers to capture gameplay moments; and 3DCollectible, which transforms 3D models into high-quality customised collectibles.  

While touring the startup’s offices, Her Majesty chatted with members of the Mixed Dimensions team, who explained to her their ongoing work in 3D design, patents, problem-solving, and algorithms.  

Mixed Dimensions is also home to an internship programme known as Hackatari, which offers mentorship and hands-on work experience in building and managing software products. Through Hackatari, the startup aims to build the capacity of the next generation of software engineers, nurturing their skills in research and development as well as product and web development.