ÖBB-Technical-Service GmbH signs Two-Year Strategic Partnership with 3D Spark to Scale Digital Spare Parts Management in the field of additive manufacturing.

Vienna/Hamburg, April 22nd, 2025 – ÖBB-Technical-Service GmbH has entered a two-year enterprise agreement with 3D Spark, transitioning the previous collaboration to a long-term partnership. It aims to deepen the integration of 3D Spark into ÖBB-TS’s digital warehouse for enhanced spare parts management as well as improving ÖBB-TS’s procurement workflows for 3d printed parts.

The extended partnership follows ÖBB-TS’s successful deployment of 3D Spark’s software for automated Make or Buy decisions of AM parts, auto-quoting, live price indications from AM - suppliers, and large-scale spare part screenings. As highlighted in the recent case study, ÖBB-TS has achieved substantial gains in operational efficiency, and cost savings.

The new contract includes the implementation of rail-specific AI models for analysing 2D technical drawings and seamless integration of 3D Spark into ÖBB-TS’s Digital Warehouse and SAP systems - enabling even greater automation and data-driven decision-making across their supply chain.

This milestone further cements 3D Spark’s position as the world’s most comprehensive digital manufacturing ecosystem for the rail industry, serving leading operators and OEMs including Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB-TS, Alstom, Siemens Mobility, and many others.

“ÖBB-TS’s continued trust is a strong signal of the value we provide,” said Ruben Meuth, CEO & Founder of 3D Spark. “By combining precise manufacturability analysis and costing, with real-time supplier prices, we’re unlocking a new level of efficiency in Make or Buy decisions, improving resilience for rail supply chains.”

‍“3D Spark combines technical excellence with a unique understanding of the rail sector,” said Patrick Klein, Application Engineer at ÖBB. “Over time, they’ve earned our trust through results and responsiveness. With this long-term agreement, we’re confident we have the right partner to shape the future of our spare parts and procurement strategy.”

About ÖBB

As a comprehensive mobility and logistics service provider, ÖBB transported a total of 494 million passengers and over 78 million tonnes of goods to their destinations in a climate and environmentally friendly manner in 2023. The electricity for trains and stations is generated entirely from renewable energy sources. ÖBB is one of the most punctual railway operators in Europe, with a punctuality of around 95 per cent in passenger transport. With over EUR 4.5 billion invested annually in railway infrastructure, ÖBB is building the railway system of tomorrow. Across the Group, almost 45,000 bus and rail employees and an additional 2,000 apprentices ensure that up to 1.4 million passengers and over 1,000 freight trains arrive safely at their destinations every day.

About 3D Spark
3D Spark is dedicated to maximizing efficiency and minimizing resource waste in industrial production. The company offers an innovative, web based, AI-driven B2B SaaS solution. Originally tailored for industrial 3D printing and now expanding to casting, injection molding, CNC and more. 3D Spark's platform optimizes manufacturing, purchasing, and sales processes. By analysing 3D CAD and 2D data, the platform identifies the cheapest, fastest, and most sustainable manufacturing technology. It also automates the generation of quotes and facilitates informed make-or-buy decisions. This way 3D Spark enhances production efficiency and sustainability for its clients.

‍For more information, please visit www.3dspark.de

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