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Alstom and SMRT Trains collaborate to explore the use of 3D-printed spare part

Published on : Monday 21-11-2022

MoU signed to establish a framework of cooperation and coordination between the two parties in the fields of railway operations and maintenance.

November 2022 –  Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, and SMRT Trains, Singapores pioneer and dominant rail operator, are working together to explore the use of technology such as 3D-printed spare parts, autonomous robots and vision computing for predictive maintenance automation, and recoverable braking energy.

 The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to establish a framework of cooperation and coordination between the two parties in the fields of railway operations and maintenance. By signing the MoU, the parties have taken a step towards accelerating railway innovation and revolutionising Singapores rail industry.

 The collaboration will tap on SMRT Trains extensive local rail network operations and Alstoms global research and development (R&D) resources. The teams from Alstoms Innovation Station in Singapore and SMRT Trains will leverage the latest technologies such as additive manufacturing, data analytics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as well as the existing infrastructure such as the communications-based train control (CBTC) simulation facilities, to optimise efficiencies and security in railway operations and maintenance.

 The MoU was inked by Alstoms Director for Signalling and Infrastructure in East Asia, Singapore and Malaysia, Remi Rovira, and President of SMRT Trains, Lam Sheau Kai, during the LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition 2022, in the presence of Alstoms Asia Pacific President, Ling Fang, and Group Chief Executive Officer of SMRT Corporation, Ngien Hoon Ping.

 Alstom has been present in Singapore for over 20 years and is a major supplier of integrated metro systems, digital train control systems, rolling stock, infrastructure and services. To continuously bring the leading technological advances in rail to customers, Alstom has established an Innovation Station in Singapore in late 2021. The Station – a first in Asia Pacific for the Group – focuses on collaborating with strong local players such as customers, research agencies, universities and start-ups, while taking internal innovation projects to the market, and hopefully beyond the region.