US team for world-renowned competitive sailing
event taps into durable carbon fiber for end-use racing parts
RAPID + TCT 2019 – Taking the power of 3D printed carbon
fiber to the water raceway, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) is unveiling a
supplier agreement with the New York Yacht Club, American Magic–
challenger for the 36th America’s Cup. American Magic is the
combination of three elite racing programs and a leading yacht club
- joining forces to win the America’s Cup, the highest prize in
sailing and the oldest event in international sports.
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American Magic has integrated 3D printing
technology from Stratasys to produce reliable, repeatable final
parts for its competitive sailing yacht (Photo: Business Wire)
Capitalizing on the advanced Stratasys Fortus® 450mc™, capable
of 3D printing carbon fiber reinforced FDM Nylon 12™, American
Magic is using high-performance technology to produce reliable,
repeatable final parts for its competitive sailing yacht. Fully
supported by the Fortus 450mc, engineers can design and 3D print
with ease, innovating and re-engineering new parts after each
qualifying race.
American Magic is one of seven international entrants in the
high-profile America’s Cup, scheduled to commence on March 6 in
Auckland, New Zealand. The 36th edition of the event boasts teams
from the US, New Zealand, Italy, UK, Malta and Netherlands. Prior
to the race, the teams will compete in multiple America’s Cup World
Series regattas and the Prada Cup, the Challenger Finals.
With the need for high-speed, light-weight production parts for
each vessel, additive manufacturing is ideally-suited for the
demands of competitive sailing yachts. American Magic boats are
specifically designed with aerodynamics in mind, and supported by
the team’s Official Innovation Partner, Airbus. The boats are
mostly constructed of carbon fiber material, including the critical
sails, mast and hull.
“The demands of sailing are very similar to the speed, loads and
lightweight requirements mandated by aerospace. That’s why carbon
fiber is such a natural choice for material,” said Pat Carey,
Senior Vice President at Stratasys. “At Stratasys, we have decades
of experience enabling leaders in aerospace and high-performance
sports to transform their manufacturing processes through 3D
printing. American Magic is a great example of innovative
manufacturing leaders pushing the boundaries of success with 3D
printing.”
American Magic joins an elite group of Stratasys customers
capitalizing on additive manufacturing to advance competitiveness
in high performance environments – including auto sports, motor
cross and professional winter games. Carbon fiber material is best
suited to align with the requirements of complex, demanding racing
– as teams capitalize on 3D printing to accelerate design
iterations, workflows and final part production.
“The America’s Cup is a racing event like none other and tests
the limits of design and manufacturing,” said Robyn Lesh, Design
Team Engineer at American Magic. “Solid aerodynamics is truly the
key, as our vessels must essentially ‘fly’ over the water with
durable, extremely light-weight parts for racing. Whether it’s for
developing prototypes, controllers, brackets or fittings –
Stratasys 3D printing ensures we can quickly build, iterate and
produce industrial-quality parts necessary to take home the
Cup.”
American Magic is maximizing 3D printing for a broad range of
applications, including innovative prototypes and essential
brackets, fittings, and mounts. This work is partially aimed at
improving aerodynamic loads on the team’s test boat, dubbed “The
Mule”. The Mule is a half-sized version of the AC75 racing boats
currently in production for the next America’s Cup.
Stratasys is unveiling its collaboration agreement with American
Magic at RAPID +TCT 2019 in the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.
Visitors can learn more at RAPID + TCT on Stratasys’ Booth (No.
1201). For more information on Stratasys’ advanced 3D printing
solutions for high-performance environments, please visit:
https://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/fortus-380mc-450mc:
About New York Yacht Club American MagicFormed in October
2017 by Bella Mente Racing, Quantum Racing and the New York Yacht
Club, American Magic brings together highly successful racing
programs with one of the foremost yacht clubs in the world. The
team represents a shared vision of launching a campaign for the
36th America’s Cup competition, reconnecting the American sailing
base with sailing’s premier event and elevating the quality of
competitive sailing in the United States.American Magic will
develop and support a team that will participate in the America’s
Cup competition, the Prada Cup and the America’s Cup World Series
events that lead up to both. American Magic’s Official Innovation
Partner is Airbus. Other partnerships include Official Apparel
Sponsor Helly Hansen and Official Control Systems Sponsor Parker
Hannifin. American Magic is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization – www.americanmagic.com.
Stratasys is a global leader in additive manufacturing or
3D printing technology and is the manufacturer of FDM® and PolyJet™
3D Printers. The company’s technologies are used to create
prototypes, manufacturing tools, and production parts for
industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, consumer
products and education. For 30 years, Stratasys products have
helped manufacturers reduce product-development time, cost, and
time-to-market, as well as reduce or eliminate tooling costs and
improve product quality. The Stratasys 3D printing ecosystem of
solutions and expertise includes: 3D printers, materials, software,
expert services, and on-demand parts production. Online
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