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How Japan Built a 3D-Printed Train Station in 6 Hours
As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?
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Japan builds 3D-printed train station in 6 hours in historic first
West Japan Railway Company has built the world’s first 3D-printed train station in Arida, assembling it in under six hours.
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Japan created the world's first 3D-printed train station — and it took just 6 hours to build
West Japan Railway Company — or JR West — has just announced that it will build what it says will be the world’s first ...
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3D-Printed Train Station In Japan Assembled In Just Three Hours
The West Japan Railway Company, also known as JR West, replaced an entire station with 3D-printed prefabricated pieces in under three hours last week. The company also claims the construction ...
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World's first 3D-printed train station to be built in just six hours
The idea is that if all goes well and the station turns out to be as affordable and maintenance-free as hoped, the West Japan Railway Company may well expand the project and create more 3D-printed ...
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The world’s first 3D-printed train station will take just six hours to build
A major railway operator in Japan is embarking on a journey to build what it says will be the world’s first 3D-printed train station. The new station structure, measuring about 108 square feet ...