The 12.5-foot tall 3D printed monument of Dr. Jose Rizal will be unveiled by the Department of Science and Technology on Dec. 30 in commemoration of the Philippines’ national hero’s 125th year of martyrdom.
DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Rowena Cristina Guevara said the project underscores the “prolific contribution of our national hero in science and engineering.” We’re all familiar with the achievement of Dr. Jose Rizal, his contribution as [a] nationalist in founding La Liga Filipina, and his famous novels, Noli Me Tanger and El Filibusterismo are all instrumental in sparking the independence of our country from 300 years of foreign rule,” she added.
Opened to the public in April, AMCen houses cutting-edge 3D printing technologies capable of printing plastics, clays and cement, highly-resolved polymers and ceramics, and metals.