Case Study: Chalmers Formula Student achieves faster, lighter Formula car design with Ansys and EDRMedeso

How Chalmers Formula Student Team uses Ansys to excel in global competitions

The Chalmers Formula Student team, a university group designing and building electric formula race cars, faced the significant challenge of developing a new, competitive vehicle within a strict 10-month cycle. The primary constraints were the need to optimize performance while saving time and money on manufacturing and physical prototyping. To overcome this, the team collaborated with vendor EDRMedeso to utilize Ansys simulation software for comprehensive design validation.

EDRMedeso provided the student team with Ansys Mechanical for structural analysis and Ansys Fluent for fluid dynamics simulations. This solution allowed the team to identify and resolve potential issues early, optimizing components for maximum performance and significant weight reduction. As a result, the team successfully built a car that won 1st place in the Driverless Overall competition at FS Germany, achieving a remarkable acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in under 2.5 seconds.

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