Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Motorsport",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Rapid prototyping materials set the standard from
3D Systems Europe, which we summarised at the time by saying "Materials create small and large Pro Parts with beautiful surfaces, fine features and crisp edges, delivering the quality and feel of injection-moulded polypropylene, ABS and
polycarbonate".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Pressure sensor monitors nine wheels from
BERU F1 Systems: "BERU F1 Systems' motorsport experience, gleaned from rally, desert and endurance applications provided the knowledge to deliver a robust solution".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Technology Innovation Centre
- take a look at Students challenge electric car design competition
which says: "Resulting competition car will form the basis of Westfield's forthcoming single-make Electric Race Car series".
Take a look also at the news release from Souriau, Connector keeps auto electrics grounded,
as well as Ceramic coatings cut heat transfer from Zircotec,
and IR sensors monitor racing tyre performance from Micro-Epsilon UK.
See also:
Pressure sensors are made for motorsports
(December 2007)
Typical on-vehicle applications include fuel pressure, brakes, oil, water, air and coolant pressure, with custom-designed sensors available for specific applications
Nanocomposite material for stereolithography
(December 2007)
Material is developed for rigorous, high-pressure wind-tunnel testing, under-the-bonnet automotive applications and other uses requiring high thermal resistance
Motorsport technology comes to servovalves
(December 2007)
Servovalves using DDV technology are inherently more energy efficient than a conventional two-stage servovalve as they have no pilot stage hydraulic flow
Virtual testing accelerates F1 development
(November 2007)
To further cut vehicle development time, Toyota Motorsport started using DS's realistic simulation products from Simulia for virtual testing
Fibre optic system aids motor sports
(November 2007)
MCT's MEG 801 is based on a central unit that houses a number of small optical receivers, as well as a main microprocessor, constructed using low mass, surface-mounted components
Software replaces wind tunnel experiments
(November 2007)
Ansys' Fluent software has allowed the team to run increasingly complex simulations of race car aerodynamics, far quicker than was previously possible
Coatings tested on aluminium pistons
(October 2007)
The main advantage of applying Bekaert DLC coatings is that it requires no structural changes to the engine design
Conference aims to keep engineering sector healthy
(August 2007)
EAME 2007 will provide a platform for the sector's businesses to present their skills and expertise and share experiences of successes and of overcoming challenges
Bearings chosen by racing car company
(August 2007)
Hewland Engineering uses SKF cylindrical roller bearings in its transmissions, as well as tapered roller bearings and four-point contact ball bearings
GBP 500,000 spent on gear grinding facilities
(July 2007)
Ricardo's new Hofler Promat 400kk gear grinding centre will enable the manufacture of more advanced designs at its UK Midlands Technical Centre
Pressure sensors suit wind tunnel applications
(June 2007)
Scanivalve produces miniature pressure scanning devices that are fast, efficient and affordable
School racers receive professional edge
(June 2007)
Rainworth-based Joseph Whitaker School has been helped into pole position on the grid when it competes against over 40 East Midlands schools at the national Formula Schools competition
F1 engineer share skills thoughts
(May 2007)
The Motorsport Academy's inaugural Motorsport in Education conference will see engineers discuss skills, training and employment
Metals company supports student racers
(April 2007)
Corus Research Development and Technology will be sponsoring Delft University's race team in the annual International Formula Student Programme
Automotive company chooses rotary position sensors
(April 2007)
Ray Mallock is using the sensors on its MG Lola LMP2 and Chevrolet Lacetti World Touring Car models
Electric vehicle builders are set new targets
(April 2007)
Greenpower Formula 24 starts on 29th April 2007 at Goodwood motor racing circuit with new shorter races
Schools throw down electric vehicle gauntlet
(April 2007)
Secondary schools throughout the UK have challenged the top motorsport engineering companies to see if they can beat them at what they do best - electric car racing
Motorsport company supplies Superleague
(April 2007)
Menard Competition Technologies (MCT) will be supplying Superleague Formula with engines for the new series, which launched today
Motorsport CAD agreement signed
(March 2007)
Pro/Engineer Wildfire, PTC's 3D CAD/CAM/CAE software, will be used exclusively in the development of the next generation of Carlin race cars
Composite component acquisition announced
(March 2007)
Express Composites Group has completed the acquisition of Racing Technologies Norfolk from the Audi Group for an undisclosed sum
Organisation promotes engineering in the UK
(March 2007)
Meirg advised and helped over 1500 companies and individuals interested in engineering and autosports when it exhibited at the Autosports Show at NEC recently
Automotive company makes technical appointment
(March 2007)
Menard Competition Technologies (MCT), has appointed Iain Graham as Technical Sales Manager
Tyre pressure company sponsors endurance race
(February 2007)
Norfolk-based BERU F1 Systems will sponsor the opening round of the 2007 Britcar Championship, the UK's endurance race series, at Silverstone on March 24th
Manufacturing show provides preview of coatings
(February 2007)
Visitors to Southern Manufacturing were among the first to witness the latest development in PVD coating from Oerlikon Balzers Coating
Connectors cope with motor sport applications
(February 2007)
The launch of the new 8STA shell size 2, the world's smallest circular connector for motor sport is the result of Souriau's 20 years of experience and involvement in this area
Transmission triumphs again in Dakar Rally
(January 2007)
For the fifth year in succession a Ricardo transmission has been used by Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart in the successful defence of the world's toughest and most famous off-road rally
Distributor speeds access to autosport connectors
(January 2007)
US and European race and rally engineers looking for the full range of Souriau's specific for motorsport connectors can rely on quick turnaround from new distributor BF1 Connect
High-quality pistons for motorsport
(January 2007)
Piston design and manufacturing cell is opened following two years of development and in excess of GBP 1.5 million investment
Harnesses system wins magazine award
(January 2007)
BERU F1 Systems' novel system for the protection of wiring harnesses in harsh environments has been named 'Innovation of the Show' at Autosport International 2007
Connectors expand autosport sensor options
(January 2007)
Souriau has made two additions to its extensive 8STA Autosport connector range
Engineering academy in spotlight at autosport show
(January 2007)
The recently launched Motorsport Academy will be brought to life before fascinated crowds on the public days of the Autosport International Show
Jaguar pioneers novel wiring loom
(January 2007)
The exciting new Jaguar C-XF is the first application of motorsport specialist BERU F1 Systems Wire in Composite (WiC) technology
Dieselmax design in the spotlight
(December 2006)
Autosport International Show visitors will have a unique opportunity to see 'under the skin' of the JCB Dieselmax world land speed vehicle
Rotary position sensor suits harsh environments
(December 2006)
Small, light and robust, the Blade Rotary sensor is fully electronic with onboard processing providing considerable configuration flexibility