Overview

• Hatsushima Station, located in Wakayama Prefecture, replaces a decades-old wooden structure with a compact, resilient design.
• The station's 3D-printed components were produced in Kumamoto over seven days and assembled on-site in under six hours.
• JR West and Serendix Corporation utilized a robotic arm and special mortar mix to create the reinforced concrete structure.
• The innovative construction method reduced costs and time significantly, addressing labor shortages and rural infrastructure needs.
• While the exterior is finished, interior installations like ticket machines are ongoing, with the station set to open in July 2025.