Yamaha Motor Racing Chooses 3D Printing

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team has chosen Roboze, an Italian-American company specializing in high-performance 3D printing, as its partner. Roboze is already a technical partner of Ducati Corse for the 2022 season, and this new collaboration confirms its position in the automotive industry. The partnership between the two companies will span the 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons.

The automotive industry, especially the motorcycle sector, has been at the forefront of adopting additive manufacturing in recent years. This innovative technology has brought progress to the entire industry globally. MotoGP development and engineering teams are increasingly relying on 3D printing as a strategic process. The new partnership between the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team and Roboze, an Italian and American 3D printing company specializing in super polymers and composite materials for extreme applications, is a testament to this trend. The collaboration will last for three years, covering the 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons.

Yamaha motorcycle pictured next to Roboze 3D printer

“In Roboze we have found an advanced technological partner that we are sure will help us achieve great technical results,” says Michele Gadda, Engineering Manager of Yamaha Motor Racing. “Roboze ARGO 500 allows us to produce components in carbon and with materials resistant to very high temperatures. For our technical team, it was a real breakthrough. We have already tested and had very satisfactory results. Reducing weights and production time while ensuring that we meet testing schedules gives us a way to express all the ingenuity and inspiration of our engineers.”

Additive manufacturing has gained traction in the demanding world of MotoGP due to its ability to produce custom finished parts using innovative and lightweight materials that can replace metal parts, while optimizing motorcycle aerodynamics. In MotoGP, every element competes to shave off hundredths of a second, which can make the difference between winning or losing on the podium. This technology is also being adopted by heavily regulated industries, such as aviation and space, around the world. These companies are accelerating the validation of 3D printing applications, and in turn, digitizing their manufacturing processes. This transition offers numerous benefits, including cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved environmental sustainability.

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

“The challenge to achieve performance never seen before is what drives the Roboze team on a daily basis to evolve 3D printing technology. Partnerships with innovative players like Yamaha fuel our spirit and give us ways to accelerate our insights directly on the field.” says Alessio Lorusso, Founder & CEO of Roboze. “We are ready to mark a further step in 3D printing for the production of motorsport components.” In any case, learn more HERE.

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*Cover Photo Credits: Roboze