Case Study: Van Amersfoort Racing accelerates race-day prep with UltiMaker 3D printing

Van Amersfoort Racing 3D printing when every second counts

Van Amersfoort Racing, a Dutch motorsport team competing in Formula 3 and Formula 4, faced a critical challenge when they received new race cars just two weeks before the first event with no custom tools. This lack of specialized equipment threatened their ability to prepare and fine-tune the high-performance vehicles to the precise standards required for competitive racing. To overcome this time-sensitive problem, the team turned to 3D printing solutions from vendor UltiMaker.

Using an UltiMaker S5 3D printer and specialized carbon fiber-reinforced materials from Clariant, the team rapidly manufactured durable, custom tools like a rear-alignment fixture and custom air-blowers. This allowed mechanics to work more efficiently, saving significant time in the garage. The solution from UltiMaker had a measurable impact, enabling the team to be race-ready and fostering a company-wide culture of 3D printing for creating bespoke jigs, tool holders, and even a cost-effective replica halo for their racing simulators, accelerating innovation across their entire operation.

Van Amersfoort Racing

Remco Advocaat

Technical Director