Chip Ganassi Racing makes Roboze official polymer partner

Auto racing organization Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR, Indianapolis, Ind., U.S.) has partnered with Roboze (Bari, Italy and Houston, Texas, U.S.) to become the team’s official high-performance polymer partner. Roboze delivers high-performance 3D printing technology for super polymers and composites.

Specific to this partnership, the technology will be used to produce 3D printed carbon fiber-reinforced components and structures in an effort to replace traditional metal ones. In addition to Roboze machines, CGR is taking advantage of the company’s in-depth motorsports engineering and design experience.

According to Roboze, its technologies are used across various industries, including by companies like Airbus, Hitachi Rail, Bosch, General Electric and more. The company works to tackle common 3D printing issues — inaccuracies, poor quality and unreliable production processes — with a highly accurate printing process, high-performance materials capable of handling high heat and maintaining strength, and local distribution to reduce more than 50% of industry-standard production costs. This includes its sustainable line of polymers.

Roboze currently partners with Visa Cash App Red Bull in Formula One, the Yamaha MotoGP team, Envision Racing in Formula E and Ducati Course, the sports division of Ducati. Chip Ganassi Racing joins those organizations and will use Roboze technology to bring forth and advance innovations in its IndyCar Series entries.

“Chip Ganassi Racing has been using additive manufacturing for years now, both in-house and outsourced,” Chris Simmons, director of performance, Chip Ganassi Racing, says. “We have been looking for a partner with the right combination of performance, capabilities, speed and size, and we are excited to have found that partner in Roboze. We look forward to using Roboze’s patented beltless technology and material capabilities in a cost-effective package.”