Rail Company Picks ROBOZE for Additive Manufactured Parts

ROBOZE is collaborating with Hitachi Rail of the railway sector. Hitachi Rail has chosen the ROBOZE ARGO 500 solution to operate in its factory in Naples, Italy, and in its new rail factory in Washington County, MD. The solution enables Hitachi Rail to implement industrial 3D printing technology, using materials such as ULTEM 9085 and Carbon PEEK for the production of spare parts for its trains.

With the implementation of the ROBOZE ARGO 500 solution, Hitachi Rail can now replace traditionally machined metal parts.

The collaboration between Hitachi Rail and ROBOZE extends beyond supply of machines. Hitachi Rail will also benefit from engineering services and consulting provided by ROBOZE's expert teams, both in the United States and Italy.

Hitachi Rail will soon open its rail car factory in Washington County, MD. The $70 million factory, which is set to deliver the new fleet of 8000-series railcars for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 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 to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs for producing prototypes and railway spare parts.”  says Luca D’Aquila, chief operating officer, Hitachi Rail Group and CEO Hitachi Rail Italy. “This additive solution will be used at our Naples site in Italy and our new digital factory in Washington County, MD. allowing us to respond effectively to our customers' needs.”

“ROBOZE continues to prove itself as a reliable and innovative partner for companies aiming to rethink their production and push the boundaries of progress through technology,” states Alessio Lorusso, founder & CEO of ROBOZE.

The collaboration with Hitachi Rail marks another important milestone in ROBOZE's mission to transform industrial manufacturing globally, ROBOZE says.

About ROBOZE

ROBOZE develops and produces advanced solutions in tindustrial 3D printing. The company offers comprehensive solutions for additive manufacturing with super polymers and composite materials, enabling applications in sectors such as aerospace, mobility, energy, and manufacturing. 

About HITACHI RAIL

Hitachi Rail is committed to driving the sustainable mobility transition. Hitachi Rail, famous for Japan's iconic high-speed bullet train, draws on the digital and AI expertise of Hitachi Group companies to develop new technologies.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.