Benefits of Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) for the Rail Industry 3D PRINTING OR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING HAS OVER RECENT YEARS EXPLODED IN TERMS OF POPULARITY. As the technology has advanced and costs have reduced, the benefits it can bring to manufacturers cannot be underestimated. In many industries, including Aerospace and Formula 1, it is revolutionising the manufacturing
process, and possibilities for its use in the rail industry are emerging. Here Dave Walker, Market Development Manager for Rail Transportation at Parker Hannifin takes a close look at the subject
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and underlines some of the advantages it can bring to rail industry OEM’s and refurbishment specialists alike. We need to understand that 3D printing is anything but new. The term ‘3D printing’