Stratasys becomes official 3D printing partner of NASCAR
Stratasys announced an expanded long-term technical partnership with NASCAR, making Stratasys the official 3D printing partner of NASCAR. NASCAR will exclusively use Stratasys 3D printing technology for the design and production of parts and tools across NASCAR.
An engineer attaches a 3D printed duct used to keep drivers cool during races. (Source: Business Wire)
The official partnership cements Stratasys’ role as a critical technology provider for NASCAR, with a new state-of-the-art 3D printing lab set to open at the NASCAR Research & Development Center in Concord, North Carolina.
The facility features multiple Stratasys technologies, including F370, 450mc, F900 (FDM printers) and a NEO800 (SL printer) to support research and development, parts production, and tooling for NASCAR’s three national series.
NASCAR will benefit from the agility of 3D printing, which allows for faster design cycles and on-demand production of custom components, keeping them at the cutting edge of performance and safety.
“Their 3D printing technology empowers us to quickly iterate and optimize components, ensuring that our staff have the best possible machines to stay ahead in this high-stakes environment,” said John Probst, Executive Vice President, Chief Racing Development Officer at NASCAR.
As part of the expanded partnership, Stratasys will increase the existing FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) capabilities within the NASCAR R&D center, allowing for larger-scale part production.
In addition to FDM technology, NASCAR will now integrate Stratasys NEO stereolithography (SL).
These technologies will support a variety of applications, from aerodynamic testing, prototyping and production parts with high-precision tooling, further enhancing the design and manufacturing flexibility that 3D printing brings to the sport.
