QIDI Tech Powers Prom Racing's 2025 Formula Student Dream
Table of Contents
- Prom Racing: A Legacy of Innovation
- QIDI Tech: Advancing 3D Printing Technology
- How the Max3 Helps Make Car Parts in Prom Racing's 2025 Campaign
- 3D Printed Solutions for Electric and Autonomous Racing
- How 3D Printing Prepares Students for Engineering Careers
- Join QIDI Tech in Powering the Future of Racing!
At QIDI Tech, we're proud to announce our sponsorship of Prom Racing for the 2025 Formula Student season. Our Max3 3D printer is now a key tool for these talented student engineers as they design and build their advanced electric and autonomous race cars. This collaboration highlights the practical applications of our 3D printing technology in motorsports. We're excited to see how Prom Racing uses the Max3 to create everything from aerodynamic body parts to custom components for their electric drivetrain. Our partnership aims to support innovation in automotive engineering and provide valuable hands-on experience for these future industry leaders.
Prom Racing: A Legacy of Innovation
Team History and Achievements
Prom Racing started in 2008 at the National Technical University of Athens. For over 15 years, they've been competing in Formula Student events around the world. The team has built nine race cars so far, showing how much they've learned and grown over the years.
From Gas to Electric and Self-Driving Cars
Prom Racing began with regular gas-powered cars. In 2021, they made a big change by building their first electric race car. This car did well, winning a Formula Student competition. It was the first Greek team to do this.
By 2023, Prom Racing had made their third electric car, the P23. They didn't stop there. Their newest cars, like the P24 shown in 2024, can both run on electricity and drive themselves. This shows how Prom Racing keeps up with new car technologies.
Goals for the 2025 Season
For the 2025 Formula Student season, Prom Racing has set clear objectives:
- They plan to build their 10th race car, the P25, which will continue to use two electric motors.
- A new battery system (accumulator) with 600V total voltage will be made for the P25.
- Their main aim is to create a dependable car that can perform well in top Formula Student competitions during the summer.
These goals show Prom Racing's commitment to improving their electric car design and their focus on being competitive in high-level events.
QIDI Tech: Advancing 3D Printing Technology
Company Background
QIDI Tech is a company that makes 3D printers. They focus on creating new and better ways to use 3D printing technology. QIDI Tech works hard to make 3D printers that are both easy to use and capable of making high-quality parts.
The Max3 3D Printer
One of QIDI Tech's advanced products is the Max3 3D printer. This printer is designed to work well for many different uses, including making parts for race cars.
Key Features for Racing
The Max3 has several features that make it good for making race car parts:
- Fast Printing: The Max3 can print at speeds up to 600mm per second. This means teams can make parts quickly, which is important when preparing for races.
- Large Print Area: The printer can make objects up to 325mm x 325mm x 315mm in size. This lets teams print bigger parts all at once, which can be useful for things like body panels or large structural pieces.
- Controlled Temperature: The Max3 has a special chamber that can be heated up to 65°C. This feature helps when printing with advanced materials that need higher temperatures to work properly. Many racing parts use these kinds of materials for better performance.
With these capabilities, the Max3 printer stands as a valuable tool for racing teams seeking to innovate and improve their vehicle designs.
How the Max3 Helps Make Car Parts in Prom Racing's 2025 Campaign
The Max3 3D printer is a key tool for Prom Racing as they build their 2025 race car. Here's how they use it:
Making Test Parts Quickly
- Aerodynamic Parts: The team prints different shapes for the car's body, like front wings and side pods. They can test these in wind tunnels to see which designs reduce air resistance best.
- Special Tools: They create custom jigs and fixtures that help assemble complex parts of the car more accurately.
Creating Parts for the Final Car
- Electric Motor Parts: The team prints casings for battery packs and mounts for the electric motors. These parts need to be precise and heat-resistant.
- Light but Strong Parts: Using advanced materials, they print structural components like suspension brackets that are both lightweight and durable.
Improving Designs
- Fast Changes: If a part doesn't perform well in tests, the team can adjust the design on the computer and print a new version within hours.
- Efficient Testing: The Max3 allows Prom Racing to print and test multiple design iterations without the high costs of traditional manufacturing.
The Max3's speed and versatility enable Prom Racing to innovate rapidly, giving them an edge in developing their 2025 Formula Student entry.
3D Printed Solutions for Electric and Autonomous Racing
Optimizing Electric Race Car Components
The Max3 printer supports Prom Racing to innovate in electric vehicle technology.
- Integrated Cooling Systems: The team prints complex cooling channels directly into car body parts. This innovative approach helps manage heat from batteries and motors more efficiently than traditional methods.
- Lightweight Power Distribution: They create ultra-light housings for power electronics, helping to offset the weight of batteries and improve overall vehicle performance.
Enhancing Autonomous Racing Features
3D printing plays a crucial role in developing Prom Racing's self-driving capabilities:
- Multi-Sensor Arrays: The team designs and prints custom mounts that precisely align multiple sensors, creating a 360-degree view for the car's AI system.
- Aerodynamic Sensor Integration: They incorporate sensors into aerodynamic body parts, minimizing disruption to airflow while maximizing data collection.
- Modular Electronic Enclosures: The Max3 allows for rapid prototyping of modular enclosures, making it easy to upgrade or replace autonomous systems as the technology evolves.
This approach to 3D printing enables Prom Racing to create unique solutions that blend electric power with autonomous technology, setting them apart in Formula Student competitions.
How 3D Printing Prepares Students for Engineering Careers
Learning Advanced Manufacturing with the Max3
Prom Racing team members use the QIDI Tech Max3 3D printer regularly. They learn to design parts specifically for 3D printing, operate the Max3, and work with various printing materials. This hands-on experience teaches them how 3D printing fits into real engineering projects.
Applying 3D Printing to Racing Challenges
Students use the Max3 to turn their classroom knowledge into real parts for their race car. They 3D print aerodynamic components based on physics principles and create lightweight structural parts using engineering concepts. The Max3 allows them to quickly print and test their designs, connecting theory with practice.
Developing Job Skills Through 3D Printing Projects
Working with the Max3 on race car parts helps students build valuable career skills. They manage 3D printing projects to meet race deadlines, troubleshoot when prints don't go as planned, and collaborate on complex 3D printed components. These experiences with the Max3 prepare them for future roles in automotive and tech industries where 3D printing is increasingly important.
Join QIDI Tech in Powering the Future of Racing!
Our Max3 3D printer is helping Prom Racing build advanced electric and self-driving race cars for the 2025 Formula Student season. Students use the Max3 to make everything from car body parts to sensor holders, learning valuable skills for their future careers. This partnership shows how 3D printing can improve race car design and help students turn their ideas into reality. We're excited to see what Prom Racing will achieve with the Max3 in their upcoming competitions.