Global transportation leader to leverage F900
3D Printer to accelerate final part production of interior and
exterior train parts, while reducing physical spare-part
inventory
Further transforming traditional manufacturing processes with 3D
printing, Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) today announced that
German-based manufacturer Bombardier Transportation will utilize
the large-scale industrial-grade Stratasys F900 3D Printer as part
of its operations in the DACH region. The manufacturer will produce
final end-use rail parts, as well as manufacturing tools and
prototypes for trains and trams across German-speaking
countries.
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André Bialoscek Head of Vehicle Physical
Integration Hennigsdorf, Bombardier, holding a 3D printed Air Duct,
and Dominik Mueller, Strategic Account Manager at Stratasys (Photo:
Business Wire)
The Stratasys F900 3D Printer is being installed at Bombardier
Transportation’s largest manufacturing site worldwide in
Hennigsdorf, Germany. The F900 will be deployed to accelerate and
customize rail part production, reduce costly inventory for spare
parts and increase production flexibility for parts and tools. The
manufacturer plans to use the technology to 3D print interior and
exterior train parts, such as air ducts, housings and cable
holders. Bombardier will also 3D print customized rail tools to aid
the production process and speed up the launch of new
platforms.
“The Stratasys F900 3D Printer allows us to widen our service
offering in such a way that we are now able to 3D print large spare
parts, customized rail parts and manufacturing tools – all in-house
and on-demand,” comments André Bialoscek, Head of Vehicle Physical
Integration Hennigsdorf, Bombardier. “Having previously used fiber
glass and tin for train components, the ability to now utilize
ULTEM™ 9085 resin meets our application criteria and takes us to a
new level in terms of reducing the costs and lengthy lead times
associated with those traditional materials.”
Core to the choice of Stratasys was the F900 3D Printer’s large
build tray leveraging the unique properties of ULTEM™ 9085 resin
material. Its high strength-to-weight ratio and
flame-smoke-toxicity rating make it ideal for production
applications and a popular choice among customers within the
transport industry for achieving compliance to the Rail Standard
EN45545-2.
The 3D printed rail parts produced by Bombardier Transportation
will primarily support the specific production demands of German,
Swiss and Austrian rail and tram companies – strengthening the
company’s ability to maintain, produce and replace train and tram
parts quickly and cost-effectively.
Andreas Langfeld, President EMEA Stratasys, comments:
“Bombardier Transportation’s investment in our F900 3D Printer is
synonymous with the huge interest we’re seeing in the mobility
sector for industrial-grade 3D printing solutions that can enhance,
and in many cases replace, traditional manufacturing across a
variety of interior and exterior rail applications.”
He continues, “Our FDM-based additive manufacturing technology
offers rail companies and maintenance service providers advanced,
rail-certified materials, large build trays for bigger rail parts,
and importantly, the highest level of print reliability and
repeatability in the industry. We look forward to working closely
with Bombardier Transportation to support the deployment of this
technology within their operations and enable them to produce
customized rail parts on-demand – faster and more cost-effectively
than ever before.”
Bombardier Transportation purchased the F900 3D Printing System
through Stratasys’ DACH distributor, alphacam.
Stratasys is a global leader in additive manufacturing or
3D printing technology and is the manufacturer of FDM® and PolyJet™
3D Printers. The company’s technologies are used to create
prototypes, manufacturing tools, and production parts for
industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, consumer
products and education. For 30 years, Stratasys products have
helped manufacturers reduce product-development time, cost, and
time-to-market, as well as reduce or eliminate tooling costs and
improve product quality. The Stratasys 3D printing ecosystem of
solutions and expertise includes: 3D printers, materials, software,
expert services, and on-demand parts production. Online
at: www.stratasys.com, http://blog.stratasys.com and
LinkedIn.
Stratasys, the Stratasys signet, FDM, F900 and PolyJet are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Stratasys Ltd. and/or its
subsidiaries or affiliates. ULTEM™ is a registered trademark of
SABIC or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
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