3D printing continues to gain ground in the world of motor racing. In recent years, its use has become widespread, particularly in Formula 1 and other motorsport disciplines, where it enables parts to be produced more quickly, optimizing performance and reducing costs. In this spirit of innovation, Lyten, renowned for its supermaterial applications and 3D graphene expertise, recently announced the creation of Lyten Motorsport. This new entity is specifically dedicated to integrating Lyten’s materials science innovations into the development of parts for motorsport.
Lyten’s 3D graphene is an innovative carbon-based material designed to be tailored to the specific requirements of high-performance applications. This flexibility means that its properties can be adjusted to optimize performance as necessary. In motorsport, the objective is clear: to produce components that are both stronger and lighter, helping to improve vehicle speed while enhancing safety.
3D Printing at the Heart of Motorsport Innovation
Based on a 3D platform, Lyten designs next-generation lithium-sulfur batteries that are significantly more efficient than conventional models, while greatly reducing the use of extracted materials such as nickel or cobalt (by almost 85%). This same technology also makes it possible to produce parts that are both light and strong, ideal for the extreme performance demanded in motorsports. Thanks to its advances in 3D printing, Lyten is developing more efficient and cleaner batteries while designing ultra-light parts for racing vehicles. For the company, these next-generation materials could well transform the industry, just as carbon fiber did in its day. “Material science is creating a future that is lighter, stronger and safer, while reducing our impact on the planet,” said Dan Cook, Lyten Co-Founder and CEO. “Motorsports sit at the apex of materials innovation, where small improvements make the difference in speed and safety. The introduction of carbon fiber revolutionized the sport, and we believe Lyten 3D Graphene can be the next materials revolution in motorsports.”
Lyten continues its research in California and has opened a production center dedicated to motorsports in Indianapolis. Its Lyten Motorsports branch already designs 3D parts using its own materials and is expanding production. The aim is to improve the performance of carbon fiber parts and replace certain metal components with lighter composite versions. The company is targeting a wide range of competitions in the USA and internationally. “Motorsports is a high-growth, technology-enabled industry and challenge #1 is pushing the bounds of known materials. There is tremendous demand for that next materials innovation and Lyten has it with its 3D Graphene platform,” said Scott Jasek, CEO of INDYCAR Experience. To learn more about the company’s plans, read their press release HERE.
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