SNCF sets up consortium to fast-track 3D printing

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SCNF set up a new consortium earlier this month to accelerate the development of 3D printing on an industrial scale. Along with partners Centrale Nantes, VLM Robotics and 4D Pioneer, the railway company hopes this process can optimise train maintenance and reduce costs.

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SNCF sets up consortium to fast-track 3D printing

Image: Centrale Nantes,

SCNF set up a new consortium earlier this month to accelerate the development of 3D printing on an industrial scale. Along with partners Centrale Nantes, VLM Robotics and 4D Pioneer, the railway company hopes this process can optimise train maintenance and reduce costs.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

Former Chief Editor of RailTech.com

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Swiss rail operator SBB unveiled its first completely renovated tilting InterCity (ICN) yesterday, one of 44 trains set to be completely modernised by 2031. The ICN trains originally…
PKP Intercity unveils biggest tender ever for double-deckers

Another huge investment for the Polish rail operator. PKP Intercity has announced plans for its biggest train order ever, launching a tender worth more than 2.3 billion euros…
UK nationalised rolling stock to remain in private hands

Nationalisation is coming to the UK, but not to the whole railway. Some of the most profitable parts of the industry will remain in private hands. The most…
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Twenty Romanian diesel shunting locomotives have been saved and given an opportunity for revival. The locomotives would typically be scrapped as they near the end of their operable…

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