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Newsletter 28 – Additive manufacturing: railway sector transformation

Nov 11, 2026

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Work package 17 (WP17) focuses on the application of Additive Manufacturing (AM) to transform railway maintenance by improving the repair of critical metallic assets, such as rails, turnout crossings and wheels, and enabling the production of spare parts on demand, supported by digital tools. The results achieved so far demonstrate strong potential to extend component lifetime, reduce maintenance costs and increase the efficiency and resilience of railway systems.

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