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 ...

Watch the amazing process of building a cat-sized Lego train that’s both functional and fun! Using 3D-printed rails and wheels, this custom design allows cats to ride in style. The train ...

Japan Today explains that 3D printing will allow more flexible train station designs. ... JR West chose Hatsushima Station as its first 3D-printed train station because it’s close to the sea.

In Arida, Japan, a Japanese architectural firm and 3D-printed house manufacturer partnered with JR-West, a railway network, to build what they claim is the world’s first 3D-printed train station.

3D-printed architecture continues to go from strength to strength, with all kinds of projects now being created with the burgeoning technology, including a Walmart, housing, and even a data center.

She said 3D printing excels at the innovation end of product creation. “3D printing allows you to design many, many, many parts and components and then test them," Freund said.

JR West claims it's the first 3D-printed rail station. The railway is considering using the method on other projects, and it will be interesting to see how scalable 3D printing can be in station ...

Yui Nishino, 19, uses it every day for her commute to university. She said she was surprised when she first heard that the world’s first 3D-printed station building was going to be built here.

Japan Today explains that 3D printing will allow more flexible train station designs. Traditionally, creating each part required formwork, a frame of wooden or metal beams and sheets for molding ...