Modern And Advanced.
Incredible Precision.
Because of the complexity of our car, we used CNC file machining to achieve a level of precision that would've been impossible with hand tools. The CNC code (pictured) is sent to the machine, where the machine manufactures the car using a drill bit.
Strong. Precise. Fast.
For our aerofoils, we used 3D printing. This had several advantages over the balsa we used for the car body. 3D printed aerofoils are stronger so that they can be thinner, which reduces drag. It's also extremely fast and cheap to 3D print parts, allowing us to develop prototypes more efficiently.
Tested to Perfection.
Virtual wind tunnel testing allowed us to refine our car's aerodynamics before it even touches the track. This saved a lot of time as we could see the changes almost immediately after we made them. We used Autodesk Flow Design for virtual wind tunnel testing.
Beautiful Everywhere.
We rendered our car using Blender, an open source rendering program used by many professional animators. It has a large community base so resources such as materials were easy to find. It's rendering engine is also faster than Inventor's, which allowed us to make much higher resolution renders in shorter periods of time.
