Additive Manufacturing in the Railway Rolling Stock: Current and Future Perspective

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2024

Authors

Gomes, MG (Author) Other; Abilio M P De Jesus (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Procedia Structural Integrity

Pages: 285-290

5th International Conference on Structural Integrity, ICSI 2023

Funchal, 29 August 2023 through 1 September 2023

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Scopus - 3 Citations

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Authenticus ID: P-010-684

DOI: 10.1016/j.prostr.2024.01.035

Abstract (EN): The search for developing projects that reduce maintenance downtimes and production costs, as well as increase the efficiency of the railway product, contributing to the reduction of the carbon footprint, has been one of the focus of the development of new technologies. The additive manufacturing technology allows it to be integrated into new project methodologies with a view to obtaining, for example, more lightweight and environmentally-friendly rail vehicles. Railway players have started implementing additive manufacturing technology for the replacement of conventional or obsolete spare parts, repair of large-size components, and design of components with optimized materials, geometries, and high strength-weight ratio. This paper presents applications and ongoing practices of additive technology for the railway rolling stock sector and outcomes after introducing the additive manufacturing process. Furthermore, a final thought on the short, medium, and long-term role of additive manufacturing in the railway rolling stock section is presented. © 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5