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Railway

Find out how to apply 3D printing in the different departments within the railway sector

R&D&I

The R&D&I department in the railway sector is responsible for research, development and innovation of technologies and products that improve the efficiency, safety and comfort of railway services. It works in close collaboration with other departments, such as engineering, production, maintenance and quality.

Improvement of internal components

Possibility of materials research

Increased iteration of geometries

Reducing the cost of research

3D printing applications in the railway sector

Positioners and poka-yokes

Positioners are very commonly used objects and 3D printing is playing an increasing role in them. In industry they fulfil the same function as they do for the end consumer. They are simple supports to precisely fix an object that will be involved in some stage of production.

Reverse engineering

Reverse engineering is one of the great opportunities provided by additive manufacturing, along with 3D scanning. It scans an object to obtain its characteristics and dimensions, so that it can be modified or integrated into a project, without the need to design it.

Tooling

In all companies, tools are necessary for the development of professional activity. With 3D printing you can design and manufacture all kinds of tools, parts and mechanisms that can help you in your day-to-day work, in a much cheaper and faster way.

Companies in your sector work with these products and services

UltiMaker S5

Easy-to-use, high-volume desktop 3D printer that relentlessly produces precise, industrial-quality parts. With easy setup, high availability and reliable dual extrusion, the UltiMaker S5 is the complete professional 3D printing solution.

UltiMaker S5 Air Manager

The UltiMaker S5 Air Manager ensures a safer working environment by providing a closed airflow from the inside out for the 3D printer. It filters up to 95% of all ultrafine particles (UFP) emitted during 3D printing and creates a safe barrier around the printing chamber.

UltiMaker Metal Expansion Kit

Explore a new range of metal 3D printing applications with this expansion kit. Its simple workflow makes creating stainless steel parts easier, more efficient and affordable.

Polymaker Polybox Filament Drybox

3D filament storage box that allows you to store your materials in an optimal printing environment while printing with them. It features a thermo-hygrometer to monitor the filaments inside the box. Humidity is regulated by large desiccant bags that absorb moisture from the air inside the PolyBox™.

PETG spool

PETG is an ideal production material for a FFF 3D printer. This material is easy to handle and results in a hard and strong final part.

VZ Industries VZ Cabinet

This practical steel cabinet is designed in cooperation with UltiMaker and made especially for UltiMaker S5/Pro Bundle and UltiMaker S7/Pro Bundle. Certified NEN-62368-1.

UltiMaker PVA Removal Station

UltiMaker's PVA Removal Station dissolves support material quickly and efficiently, keeping operator time to a minimum and increasing productivity. The PVA Removal Station makes printing complex designs faster and easier.

Our customers in the railway sector

Success stories from the railway sector

REFISA

REFISA started to create some of its tooling and final parts using 3D printing. Given the good results, they now have a 3D printer in their office to improve manufacturing processes, while reducing costs and manufacturing times.

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