Mint Group acquires Generation 3D, integrating large-format 3D printing into in-house production

Mint Group, a Middle Eastern theme fabrication and set construction company, has completed the acquisition of Generation 3D, a regional large-format additive manufacturing firm. The deal, announced on May 16, 2026, folds Generation 3D's digital fabrication capabilities — including direct-from-model production of architectural elements, themed components, and highly detailed structures — directly into Mint's production workflow. CEO Amin Rashmani described the move as a fundamental shift from parallel outsourcing to an integrated model spanning digital production, scene construction, and installation. Generation 3D will operate alongside Mint's Code A scenic production unit as a unified digital fabrication platform.

This acquisition reflects a recurring pattern in the AM industry: a traditional manufacturer absorbing additive capacity to gain speed, precision, and supply-chain control for large-scale custom projects. Mint Group's portfolio includes major regional builds such as Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and Expo 2020 Dubai, where demand for large, bespoke architectural and themed components is rising sharply. By bringing large-format polymer AM in-house, Mint bypasses the intermediate steps of sculpting, assembly, and rework that add time and variability to conventional fabrication. Generation 3D's stated progress in fire-resistant, durable, and recycled materials also aligns with the growing regulatory and sustainability requirements in Middle Eastern construction and entertainment venues.

For Mint Group, the practical challenge now is scaling Generation 3D's technology to match the throughput and reliability demanded by multi-year, multi-site projects like those in Saudi Arabia's giga-program. The acquisition is not a technology bet — large-format polymer extrusion is mature — but an operational integration bet. Success will depend on whether Mint can convert Generation 3D's prototyping-level capability into a repeatable, cost-predictable production line that competes with traditional methods on both speed and total cost. For buyers in themed entertainment and architectural fabrication, this signals that in-house digital production is becoming a viable alternative to conventional subcontracting for large-scale custom work.