There’s something magical about a train, whether you call it a railway or a railroad, plenty of us have hankered after our own little piece of line on which to shunt wagons or chuff around our domain.

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 ...

Hitachi Rail rolling stock is a popular high-speed choice in Europe. Credit: Markus Mainka/Shutterstock Japanese multinational railway manufacturer Hitachi Rail, which provides rolling stock to global ...

In the midst of global supply chain crisis hitting various industries, Germany's national railway company says it wants to help keep its trains ready to roll by quickly 3D printing replacement parts.

In 2024, the University of Maine unveiled the world’s largest 3D printer, which can print objects up to 29 meters long.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...

Students will 3D-print a large-format model of their own digital architectural design using My ArchiSchool's in-house SLA 3D printer. Past projects include 3D prints of digital models created by ...