Case Study: Sheffield Formula Racing sharpens design for manufacture with Protolabs

Sheffield Formula Racing - Customer Case Study

The University of Sheffield's student team, Sheffield Formula Racing, faced the challenge of designing and building a competitive race car for the Formula Student competition, which required a focus on cost-effective design for manufacturability and strict adherence to deadlines. To gain a competitive edge, the team partnered with Protolabs and utilized its quoting system with free design for manufacturability analysis.

Protolabs provided rapid CNC machining services for critical components like the steering rack mount and brake bias support. The solution delivered a massive advantage through its speed, with design feedback received within hours and on-demand production helping the team meet its strict schedule. This partnership not only aided in building a reliable, high-performance car but also provided the student engineers with valuable real-world technical expertise.

Sheffield Formula Racing

Isabel Brown

Team Member