Case Study: University of Southern California accelerates Formula SAE car development with Stratasys 3D printing

University of Southern California speeds Formula SAE development with Stratasys, growing 3D printed parts 700%

The University of Southern California's Formula SAE racing teams faced the challenge of designing and building a race car within a short time window and with limited resources. To accelerate development and overcome manufacturing constraints, they partnered with vendor Stratasys and utilized their FDM Nylon 12CF carbon-fiber material and ULTEM™ 1010 resin for 3D printing.

The solution implemented by Stratasys enabled rapid prototyping and the production of complex, high-performance parts. This resulted in a 700% increase in 3D printed components on the car year-over-year, drastically reducing manufacturing time. The teams reported that Stratasys's technology saved precious time and money, improved build quality, and provided unprecedented creative freedom in the design process.

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