Roboze Advanced Manufacturing: Complete Solutions for Rail Components

A breakdown that brings the entire line to a standstill

Imagine having to halt your entire rail line because the ventilation grilles of the ECS (Environmental Control System) are damaged: weeks spent sourcing parts, complex welding, and constant maintenance just to prevent air leaks. This is the daily reality for those who must guarantee passenger comfort and safety without stopping trains.

When a component, like a ventilation grille, fails, it’s not just a part that needs replacing; it disrupts the entire scheduling of trains, staff, and maintenance. Delays accumulate, costs soar, and every hour of downtime impacts the bottom line. That’s why industry professionals are always seeking solutions that deliver rapid turnaround, certified quality, and lean processes.

A technology ecosystem founded on material science

Roboze has developed a technology born from the tight integration of advanced polymer research, process automation, and digital control: an ecosystem that, more than a single machine, provides a complete suite of solutions designed for industrial production. Every element, from high-performance printers to certified materials and software, is engineered to ensure process control, repeatability, and full traceability. This integrated approach, the fruit of our expertise in material science, overcomes the limitations of “one-size-fits-all” solutions on the market, delivering consistent performance, scalability, and full compliance with the strictest regulations for rail manufacturing.

Industry-Certified Materials for the Railway Sector

In component design, material selection can be the difference between an experimental prototype and a reliable industrial asset. High-performance polymers are the new frontier in manufacturing: thanks to their exceptional mechanical and thermal properties, they can replace metals and alloys in critical applications without compromise.

Having additive solutions based on polymers like ULTEM™ 9085 and Carbon PEEK is more than just “using high-performance plastics”—it means rethinking the very design, production, and maintenance of parts.

ULTEM™ 9085 is a thermoplastic polyimide that combines strong chemical and mechanical resistance with a Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 175°C.

Carbon PEEK is a 20% carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone that, when processed on Roboze systems, meets the UNI EN 45545-2 fire-safety standard up to HL3 and can withstand continuous service temperatures of around 260°C.

On an operational level, pairing Roboze additive manufacturing with these certified materials delivers consistent process parameters: each build reproduces identical mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and load-bearing behavior. The result is a more predictable maintenance schedule, extended inspection intervals, and an optimized spare-parts inventory that cuts stock levels and storage costs. This lets rail industry professionals shift their focus from emergency response to strategic planning, leveraging the flexibility and scalability of the Roboze ecosystem.

A Real-World Case: Additive Manufacturing of ECS Ventilation Grilles

A major European rail supplier produced ECS grilles using the ARGO 1000 HYPERMELT system. In about 18 hours, print and post-processing included, they obtained ready-to-use parts. Switching from traditionally manufactured steel to a 3D-printed super-polymer resulted in a 70% overall cost reduction and a 60% decrease in maintenance interventions, thanks to a monolithic design that eliminates air leaks and premature wear. The physical warehouse transformed into a digital inventory, slashing stock-holding costs by 5% and extending the service life of the grilles by 150%.

Get Started in Less Than 2 Weeks

In less than fifteen days, you can go from CAD design to finished components. Roboze leverages its expertise to support you every step of the way:

Conduct a critical spares analysis to identify the key lead time and cost drivers.
Quickly achieve a proof of concept by producing your first part without the need for tooling.
Receive direct support and training, onsite or online, to seamlessly integrate the technology into your production workflows.