Case Study: NISMO achieves rapid production of durable end-use race parts with Stratasys Origin One

Origin One Steers NISMO Racing Towards Production 3D Printing Solutions

NISMO, Nissan’s specialized motorsports team, faced a challenge producing end-use parts for its redesigned GT500 Super GT car—specifically yoke driving handles that needed a rubber-like feel for 450 km endurance races and durable button gaskets—while avoiding costly low-volume tooling and meeting tight development timelines. To solve this, the team worked with Stratasys and its Origin One platform to explore 3D-printed material options.

Stratasys used the Origin One to print the handles and gaskets in IND 402, an elastomeric material with high tear strength, resilience and shock damping; parts were produced in about 15 hours, shrinking iteration cycles from months to days. The result was improved driver comfort and button durability, rapid driver feedback, and expanded use of 3D-printed end-use parts across four NISMO race cars—demonstrating Stratasys’ Origin One as a viable production solution for racing.

NISMO

Taisuke Shibayama

General Manager of Vehicle Development Department