Hardware Podcasts

Built to Survive: 3D Printing the Future of F1 Racing

Additive Snack · 25 Mar 2025 · 53m · Episode 3

What this episode covers

Stefan Seidel, Chief Technology Officer at Pankl Racing Systems, explains how the company uses additive manufacturing for high-stress F1 components like roll hoops and top frames, leveraging vertical integration and optical tomography (OT) monitoring to ensure quality. He details Pankl's transition from a traditional supplier to a solution partner by controlling the entire value chain, from powder production to post-processing, enabling 'first time right' production for safety-critical parts. The discussion highlights the strategic adoption of AM in motorsports, aerospace, and hypercars, emphasizing the importance of talent development through the Pankl Academy and partnerships with universities and EOS to build industry trust and meet 2026 regulations.

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established companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Pankl Racing Systems, EOS, Bühler
Products
Roll Hoop, Top Frame
Tools
Optical Tomography, Antegranta
Also
Pankl Academy

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