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Alstom Saves Big Bucks with 3D Printing Automation Platform

April 12, 2024

Rail company Alstom has collaborated with 3D Spark to develop a transformative approach to additive manufacturing, highlighting how digital solutions could revolutionize traditional industries. By embracing 3D Spark’s platform, Alstom has not only achieved substantial cost savings but also demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and operational excellence. The extension of their partnership underscored the mutual benefits derived from this innovative collaboration.

Alstom Saves Big Bucks with 3D Printing Automation Platform
An Alstom locomotive. (Image Credit: Alstom)

Through the utilization of 3D Spark’s advanced tools, including the Digital Factory Twin and Supplier Panel, Alstom gained invaluable insights into the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes. This enabled the company to make informed decisions that not only reduced costs but also minimized its carbon footprint. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Alstom optimized its procurement procedures, significantly streamlining operations and enhancing overall efficiency.

Aurélien Fussel, Alstom’s 3D Printing Program Manager, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership with 3D Spark in driving innovation and achieving sustainability goals. He highlighted the role of collaboration in advancing Alstom’s DesignToPrint program, which aimed to revolutionize the manufacturing landscape.

Despite the competitive landscape, with established firms like 3YOURMIND and DiManEx vying for market share, 3D Spark’s success with Alstom reaffirmed its position as a leader in the digital warehousing sector. As the industry continued to evolve, driven by advancements in additive manufacturing and digitalization, 3D Spark remained at the forefront, shaping the future of manufacturing in the railway sector and beyond.

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About the author | Phillip Keane
Phillip is an aerospace engineer from UK. He is a graduate of Coventry University (UK), International Space University (France) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), where he studied Advanced Manufacturing at the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing.
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