Case Study: Wabtec reduces spare parts lead times with 3YOURMIND additive manufacturing software

Wabtec uses 3YOURMIND software to identify part candidates for additive manufacturing

Wabtec Corporation, one of the world's largest railway companies, faced a significant challenge in managing spare parts for its trains, which have lifecycles of 35 to 50 years. A single day of train downtime could cost up to €200,000, making the availability of spare parts a critical issue. To address this, Wabtec partnered with vendor 3YOURMIND to identify part candidates for additive manufacturing.

The solution from 3YOURMIND provided a robust tool that gives immediate feedback on part printability, supporting supply chain, production, and purchasing teams with data on materials, lead times, and costs. This resulted in an 80% reduction in production lead times, significant stock reduction, and the ability to produce parts just-in-time. The platform also streamlined the certification process for 3D-printed parts, positioning Wabtec to create a seamless digital supply chain ecosystem.

Wabtec Corporation

Henri de Chassey

Spares & Trading / Additive Manufacturing Manager