Hatsushima is not a particularly busy station, relative to Japanese rail commuting as a whole. It serves a town (Arida) of about 25,000, known for mandarin oranges and scabbardfish, that is shrinking ...

Chances are that if you’ve traveled on an Alstom train, that train has one or more of its parts created by 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. In fact, we’ve just reached the milestone ...

The University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research is investigating the use of lighter and more durable train parts. Credit: clogsilk Over the past few years, new manufacturing methods and ...

American manufacturer Stratasys has unveiled its 3D printing solution for the rail industry in an effort to save thousands of euros daily while ensuring that trains run on time. The company uses its ...

A big reason I love 3D printing is the massive community of 3D-printing enthusiasts online. There are times when I'm either too lazy to make my own designs or I just don't have the required technical ...