How Additive Manufacturing Reshaped BWT Alpine Formula One Team

In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, speed and innovation are essential both on and off the track. In 1998, the Renault F1 Team’s predecessor, Benetton Formula 1 Team, embraced additive manufacturing (AM) as a game-changing technology, integrating a 3D Systems SLA 5000 printer into their workflow long before AM was widely adopted in the industry. This decision set the stage for a relentless pursuit of design innovation, enabling faster iteration and production to gain a competitive edge. Over 25 years, the now BWT Alpine Formula One Team has continually expanded the boundaries of AM, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with 3D Systems to develop new materials and applications. Today, AM impacts nearly every facet of their cars, with over 200 printed components on the current race models.

Join Pat Warner, advanced digital manufacturing manager at BWT Alpine Formula One Team, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how additive manufacturing has reshaped engineering in the sport, driving performance and innovation.

Presentation language: ENG