High-Performance 3D Printed Windshield Air Vent
and Underside NACA Duct Featured on Every Car
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing
solutions, today announced that it has been named a NASCAR
Competition Partner and has teamed with NASCAR to produce the
first-ever 3D printed production parts to be featured across all
NASCAR Next Gen cars.
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Joe Gibbs Racing #20 car driven by
Christopher Bell featuring 3D printed windshield air cockpit
ventilation unit by Stratasys Direct Manufacturing for all NASCAR
Next Gen cars. (Photo: Business Wire)
NASCAR teamed with Stratasys Direct Manufacturing to print a
windshield air cockpit ventilation unit for the Next Gen car. The
windshield air ducts were printed at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing
in Belton, Texas on the SAF™-powered Stratasys H350™ 3D printer
which is specifically designed for production consistency, a
competitive and predictable cost per part, and complete production
control for volumes up to thousands of parts. The parts were
printed using Stratasys High Yield PA11, which is derived from
sustainable castor oil. The parts were cleaned, finished, dyed and
shot-blasted using DyeMansion post-processing equipment.
Additionally, the team at NASCAR designed and 3D printed an
underside NACA duct for engine cooling at their research and
development facility in Concord, N.C. with the Stratasys Fortus®
450mc 3D printer.
“It is exciting to see the evolution of how NASCAR has used
additive manufacturing across their vehicles. We’ve helped them
move from 3D printed prototypes to end-use production parts on
their high-performance racecars,” said Pat Carey, Senior Vice
President, Strategic Growth for Stratasys. “We are honored to be
named a NASCAR Competition Partner and to provide all teams with
the first end-use production parts for their Next Gen cars. This
partnership is a natural extension of the relationship we’ve built
over nearly 18 years with NASCAR teams like Joe Gibbs Racing and
Penske Racing. These teams have been quick to adopt cutting-edge
technologies to enhance their car designs and provide performance
advantages, and now we’re happy to support the expansion to all
NASCAR Next Gen cars.”
The new 3D printed parts provide NASCAR with enhanced
performance, flexibility, cost savings and improved aerodynamics,
and are being used by every team that competes in the NASCAR Cup
Series. The parts are a culmination of nearly three years of
planning, design, and development, as the Next Gen car underwent
more than 37,000 miles of testing before its introduction at The
Busch Light Clash in February.
“The Next Gen car could not have been completed without the
collaboration with NASCAR Competition Partners like Stratasys and
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing,” said John Probst, Senior Vice
President, racing innovation, NASCAR. “During testing, we realized
we needed an additive manufacturing solution that could withstand
high temperatures and needed the parts delivered quickly. We
approached Stratasys Direct, and they delivered not only as a
supplier but as a consultant on this project. They provided us with
strategic direction on design, materials, and the right additive
manufacturing technologies to use to create the highest performance
parts for the Next Gen cars.”
Stratasys has partnered with NASCAR teams for almost 20 years to
support their endeavors to create highly competitive race cars,
using 3D printing technology to support tooling, drill guides and
now production parts.
“Having worked with Stratasys for more than 18 years, we’re
continually impressed by the quality, speed, and flexibility that
additive manufacturing offers,” said Joe Gibbs, Founder and CEO,
Joe Gibbs Racing Team. “Our work together has helped move the
racing world forward through new technologies that improve the
sport.”
To learn more about Stratasys’ additive manufacturing technology
solutions for the automotive industry, visit
www.stratasys.com/automotive.
About Stratasys
Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing
with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as
aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through
smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software
ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver
competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain.
The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform
product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains,
and improve patient care.
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