Hitachi Rail selected Roboze, a company in additive manufacturing for high-performance materials, for its Argo 500 solution, a 3D printing technology for spare parts, to be implemented at its high-tech factory in Naples, in Italy, and its new digital, state-of-the-art rail factory in Washington County, Maryland.
The solution enables Hitachi Rail to implement industrial 3D printing technology, using materials such as Ultem 9085 and Carbon PEEK in the production of spare parts for its trains.
The railway industry constantly faces the challenge of availability and costs associated with the production of spare parts. Roboze’s additive manufacturing technology offers a concrete solution to this problem, enabling faster and more cost-effective production compared to traditional machining methods. With the implementation of the Argo 500 solution, Hitachi Rail can now replace traditionally machined metal parts, significantly reducing costs and delivery times.
The collaboration between Hitachi Rail and Roboze extends beyond the mere supply of machines. Hitachi Rail will also benefit from the engineering services and consulting provided by Roboze’s expert teams, both in the United States and Italy, ensuring continuous and highly specialized support.
Hitachi Rail will soon open its state-of-the-art rail car factory in Washington County, Maryland. The USD 70 million factory, set to deliver the new fleet of 8000-series railcars for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) as its first order, will draw on the wider Hitachi Group’s technological expertise to be its most advanced digital site. By partnering with Roboze, Hitachi Rail will be able to harness its advanced 3D printing solution to produce prototypes and railway spare parts.
“Our partnership with Roboze underlines our commitment to delivering advanced, high-quality manufacturing for our customers. The partnership will enable us to harness 3D printing technology to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs for producing prototypes and railway spare parts,” Luca D’Aquila, the CEO of Hitachi Rail Italy, said.
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