Hitachi Rail has selected leading 3D printing developer ROBOZE to produce spare parts at its plants in Naples (Italy) and Washington County (Maryland, USA), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Hitachi Rail Implements ROBOZE 3D Printing for Parts Manufacturing
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Production will be carried out on ARGO 500 3D printers, which will optimize the process of creating components for trains.

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ROBOZE’s 3D printing technology involves the use of advanced materials, such as ULTEM 9085 thermoplastic and fiber-reinforced Carbon PEEK composite.

The use of these materials will replace traditional metal parts, significantly reducing production costs and accelerating delivery times.

The collaboration between Hitachi Rail and ROBOZE is not limited to equipment supply.

ROBOZE experts will provide engineering services and consulting support at the plants in the USA and Italy.

This expanded collaboration will enable both companies to reach new heights in production and innovation.

The railcar manufacturing plant in Hagerstown, Maryland, presented by Hitachi Rail in October 2022, will soon commence operations.

The first contract for the supply of 8000 series metro cars with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) was signed in March 2021.

The partnership with ROBOZE will ensure efficient spare parts production at the new facility.

The use of advanced technologies and materials will significantly improve the quality and reliability of Hitachi Rail’s trains.

Modern 3D printing methods will provide a high level of detail and accuracy in the production of components.

This will be an important step towards innovation in the railway industry.

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