![]() ![]() Now, when performing maintenance, every tool or part needed for a vehicle’s assembly is always in direct sight and within reach. Mechanics working on cars’ front brakes, for instance, created a simple toolholder that can be placed on the suspension of the car. “You see it more than often that a mechanic asks for a specific 3D printed tool.”ģD printing has enabled the team to approach challenges and create solutions in ways that were previously much more challenging to accomplish. "The philosophy of 3D printing has grown within the company,” Remco said. While the team’s engineers were creating advanced tools using the Ultimaker S5, other Van Amersfoort Racing team members began to see the possibilities of 3D printing. The PET-G is the exact fluorescent-orange color as the decals on the Van Amersfoort Racing Formula 3 car, giving tools – such as custom sidepod air-blowers – a slick, professional look in line with the team’s aesthetic. It was used for the ‘inside cushions’ of the rear-alignment tool, preventing paint from scratching when the tool was installed. Van Amersfoort Racing uses Clariant's carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printing materialĬlariant also provided the team with a custom-made PET-G filament. Gave this to our 5 year old grandson and he loves it Great instructions that he could follow to build it by himself. All seemed well – except for a slight bump in the road. Last year, in preparing for the F3 Formula Regional, Van Amersfoort Racing made the step to using chassis supplied by renowned Italian manufacturer Tatuus, which is known for its stability and increased horsepower. That’s why the team has begun to utilize 3D printing. But its success hasn’t stopped Van Amersfoort Racing from finding new ways to literally put them ahead of the competition. ![]() It has also helped top talent such as Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen prepare for Formula 1. The Dutch team competes in both Formula 3 and Formula 4, where it has won many races and championships. Engineers in the sport work around the clock, competing with brilliant innovators worldwide – experts from automotive, aerospace, data analysis, and many other fields – to create vehicles that are faster, stronger, and more resilient. Motorsport has always been the home of technological innovation. ![]()
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