First 3D-printed train station in Japan was assembled in record time

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? West Japan Railway Company (JR West) has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first 3D-printed train station building. Located at Hatsushima Station on the JR Kisei Main Line in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture, the project merges cutting-edge technology with cultural sensitivity, marking a potential milestone in railway infrastructure. The new station building, set to open in July, replaces an aging wooden structure that had served the rural community for years. Standing 2.6 meters tall, 6.3 meters wide, and 2.1 meters deep, the single-story reinforced concrete building was constructed using advanced 3D printing technology. Japanese 3D-printing construction specialist Serendix prefabricated four key components, including the roof and walls, off-site. These were then transported and assembled in just two and a half hours, during the window between the last train at nig ... Read full article.