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Projects · Development cases

High-performance components, real conditions

A selection of representative developments in metal additive manufacturing, lightweight chassis design, aerodynamics and composite engineering. Each project combines CAD design, structural analysis, manufacturing criteria and performance-oriented optimization.

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01 — Motorsport & Hypercar

Lightweight components for high-performance automotive applications

Development of critical parts using metal additive manufacturing (SLM/LPBF), structural validation and aerodynamic analysis for maximum-performance vehicles.

Topology-optimized brake caliper for a hypercar, developed for metal additive manufacturing using SLM/LPBF
Hypercar applicationSLM monoblock

Brake caliper · Hypercar

Development engineer

Complete development of a topology-optimized brake caliper for real track conditions. The part was designed for SLM/LPBF from the first concept stage, including CAD, FEM validation for stiffness, strength and fatigue, DfAM criteria and manufacturing release.

SoftwareCATIA 3DX · SIMULIA
Client
Spania GTA
Function
Track braking
Process
SLM/LPBF · Aluminum
Lightweight wheel carrier for Spania GTA, developed with topology optimization and metal additive manufacturing
Topology + DfAMLightweight chassis

Optimized wheel carrier

Development engineer

Chassis wheel carrier with structural material redistribution through topology optimization. The design maintains stiffness and strength under real track loads while significantly reducing weight compared with a conventional machined equivalent.

SoftwareSIMULIA · CATIA 3DX
Client
Spania GTA
Function
Chassis structure
Process
SLM/LPBF · Aluminum
External aerodynamic CFD analysis showing pressure distribution and flow behavior on a high-performance hypercar
Pressure mappingCFD validation

CFD analysis · External aerodynamics

Development engineer

Pressure analysis and aerodynamic flow visualization under real track-oriented conditions. The study supports exterior validation of the hypercar by analyzing pressure distribution, flow behavior and velocity vectors around the vehicle.

SoftwareCATIA 3DX
Client
Spania GTA
Function
Aero validation
Process
Professional CFD
02 — Composites & B2C line

Premium carbon fiber components

Development of structural and aerodynamic composite parts for high-performance automotive applications. Product concepts with their own identity under the Panther Nanocomposites line.

Carbon fiber rear wing with active DRS system developed for high-performance automotive applications
Active DRSComing soon

Carbon fiber rear wing with DRS

Development engineer

High-performance carbon fiber rear wing with active DRS mechanism. The concept is focused on functional aerodynamics, lightweight structural design and a premium B2C product line for performance-oriented automotive applications.

SoftwareCATIA Composites
Line
Panther Nanocomposites
Function
Active aerodynamics
Process
CFRP + DRS system
03 — Coming soon · In development

What is coming from the lab

Internal developments from the Panther Nanocomposites product line. These concepts are in different stages of design, simulation and validation, combining composite engineering, lightweight design and advanced manufacturing processes.

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Rear aerodynamicsOptimized CFRP

Carbon fiber rear diffuser · Automotive

Development engineer

Carbon fiber rear diffuser optimized for downforce generation and reduced weight. Internal B2C development for a premium automotive product line, focused on aerodynamic performance and manufacturable composite design.

SoftwareCATIA Composites
Line
Panther Nanocomposites
Function
Rear downforce
Process
Optimized CFRP
Coming soon
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AerospaceMonocoque structure

Composite UAV body

Development engineer

Main structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using advanced composite materials. The design is focused on extreme lightweight construction, torsional stiffness and optimized manufacturing for aerospace-oriented applications.

SoftwareCATIA Composites · SIMULIA
Line
Panther Nanocomposites
Function
UAV structure
Process
Multi-layer CFRP
Coming soon
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Motorsport · MotorcycleHigh-performance lever

Motorcycle brake lever

Development engineer

High-performance brake lever for sport motorcycles. The concept combines carbon fiber and optimized aluminum design for reduced weight, improved ergonomics and a premium motorsport-oriented B2C component.

SoftwareCATIA 3DX · SIMULIA
Line
Panther Nanocomposites
Function
Brake control
Process
CFRP + CNC aluminum

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04 — Applied tools

Professional software used in development

Industrial-grade software ecosystem for CAD design, structural simulation, topology optimization, additive manufacturing and advanced engineering workflows.

Dassault Systèmes logo

Dassault Systèmes

  • CATIA V5 / V6
  • 3DEXPERIENCE
  • SIMULIA

Within the 3DEXPERIENCE environment: composites, reverse engineering and CFD workflows with PowerFLOW.

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Siemens NX

  • Advanced CAD
  • Integrated simulation
  • Automotive engineering
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nTop

  • Generative design
  • Topology optimization
  • Lattice structures
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Cognitive Design Systems

  • AM design
  • Process simulation
Complementary stack

SIMULIA Abaqus · STAR-CCM+ · OpenFOAM · MATLAB · SLM / LPBF · SLS · SLA · FDM · DfAM · Lattice design · Generative design · Reverse engineering · 3D scan data · CFRP · Advanced composites

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