Alstom relies on WAAM process (www.industrial-production.de)
Fast spare parts production for rail vehicles
To ensure a reliable supply of spare parts even after decades, Alstom is relying on a new production process. With WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing), components for rail vehicles can be manufactured flexibly, in a resource-saving manner and at short notice if required.
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Large-format metal printing for industrial applications
Gefertec is presenting its latest developments in the field of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) at this year's Formnext. The process pushes the boundaries of 3D printing of metallic components. With WAAM, large and complex components can be produced quickly, efficiently and in a resource-saving manner.
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Integrating AM technology into the digital manufacturing landscape
In future, users of Gefertec production systems will be able to carry out all CAD/CAM machining in the NX software from Siemens.
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Sculpture "The Thinker" in 3D metal print
The larger-than-life metal figure "The Thinker", designed by artist Moto Waganari, was exhibited at the Art Karlsruhe art fair. The sculpture was created entirely using a 3D metal printer from Berlin-based 3D metal printing experts Flying-parts.
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