Passenger trains equipped with parts created using a 3D printer have been rolled out on tracks in the UK for the very first time.
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Those not quite all aboard with the concept of 3D printing may be relieved to hear that the tech is not yet being used for engines and wheels, but it has still been tipped to provide a boost to industry efficiency.
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Armrests and grab handles have been 3D printed for use on Chiltern Railways services linking London and Birmingham, with huge time savings compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Grab handles are among the parts to have been 3D printed
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Equipment provided by US-based 3D printing company Stratasys can make an armrest in just a week, compared to the usual time of around four months. When it comes to a grab handle, manufacturing costs drop […]
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