{"id":24537,"date":"2026-05-15T12:52:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/?page_id=24537"},"modified":"2026-05-16T16:40:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T14:40:29","slug":"projects-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/projects-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"24537\" class=\"elementor elementor-24537\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-18ed0a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18ed0a9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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developments in <strong>metal additive manufacturing, lightweight chassis design, aerodynamics and composite engineering<\/strong>. Each project combines CAD design, structural analysis, manufacturing criteria and performance-oriented optimization.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ce-hero-stats\">\r\n      <div class=\"ce-stat\"><div class=\"ce-stat-val\">7<\/div><div class=\"ce-stat-label\">Developments shown<\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ce-stat\"><div class=\"ce-stat-val\">3<\/div><div class=\"ce-stat-label\">Technical areas<\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ce-stat\"><div class=\"ce-stat-val\">3<\/div><div class=\"ce-stat-label\">In development<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ FILTER BAR ============ -->\r\n  <div class=\"ce-filter-bar\">\r\n    <div class=\"ce-filter-wrap\">\r\n      <span class=\"ce-filter-label\">Filter<\/span>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"ce-filter-chip active\" data-filter=\"all\">All <span class=\"ce-chip-count\">7<\/span><\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"ce-filter-chip\" data-filter=\"motorsport\">Motorsport <span class=\"ce-chip-count\">5<\/span><\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"ce-filter-chip\" data-filter=\"composites\">Composites <span class=\"ce-chip-count\">3<\/span><\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"ce-filter-chip\" data-filter=\"aerospace\">Aerospace <span class=\"ce-chip-count\">1<\/span><\/button>\r\n      <button type=\"button\" class=\"ce-filter-chip\" data-filter=\"coming-soon\">Coming soon <span class=\"ce-chip-count\">3<\/span><\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ 01 \u2014 MOTORSPORT & HYPERCAR ============ -->\r\n  <section class=\"ce-section-wide\" data-section=\"motorsport\"><div class=\"ce-section-wide-inner\"><div class=\"ce-section-header\"><span class=\"ce-num\">01 \u2014 Motorsport &amp; Hypercar<\/span><h2>Lightweight components for high-performance automotive applications<\/h2><p class=\"ce-sec-sub\">Development of critical parts using metal additive manufacturing (SLM\/LPBF), structural validation and aerodynamic analysis for maximum-performance vehicles.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ce-projects-grid\">\r\n    <article class=\"ce-project\" data-cat=\"motorsport\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3f2e9be7-bf95-4ad1-bef3-c1ee070f759e.png\" alt=\"Topology-optimized brake caliper for a hypercar, developed for metal additive manufacturing using SLM\/LPBF\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Hypercar application<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">SLM monoblock<\/span><\/div><h3>Brake caliper \u00b7 Hypercar<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">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.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-software\"><span class=\"ce-project-software-label\">Software<\/span><span class=\"ce-project-software-list\">CATIA 3DX \u00b7 SIMULIA<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Client<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Spania GTA<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Track braking<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">SLM\/LPBF \u00b7 Aluminum<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n    <article class=\"ce-project\" data-cat=\"motorsport\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Entwicklung.eines_.Leichtbau-Radtraegers.fuer_.SPANIA.GTA_.jpeg\" alt=\"Lightweight wheel carrier for Spania GTA, developed with topology optimization and metal additive manufacturing\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Topology + DfAM<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">Lightweight chassis<\/span><\/div><h3>Optimized wheel carrier<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">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.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-software\"><span class=\"ce-project-software-label\">Software<\/span><span class=\"ce-project-software-list\">SIMULIA \u00b7 CATIA 3DX<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Client<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Spania GTA<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Chassis structure<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">SLM\/LPBF \u00b7 Aluminum<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n    <article class=\"ce-project\" data-cat=\"motorsport\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-26-at-16.26.00-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"External aerodynamic CFD analysis showing pressure distribution and flow behavior on a high-performance hypercar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Pressure mapping<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">CFD validation<\/span><\/div><h3>CFD analysis \u00b7 External aerodynamics<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">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.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-software\"><span class=\"ce-project-software-label\">Software<\/span><span class=\"ce-project-software-list\">CATIA 3DX<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Client<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Spania GTA<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Aero validation<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Professional CFD<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n  <\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ 02 \u2014 COMPOSITES & B2C LINE ============ -->\r\n  <section class=\"ce-section\" data-section=\"composites\"><div class=\"ce-section-header\"><span class=\"ce-num\">02 \u2014 Composites &amp; B2C line<\/span><h2>Premium carbon fiber components<\/h2><p class=\"ce-sec-sub\">Development of structural and aerodynamic composite parts for high-performance automotive applications. Product concepts with their own identity under the Panther Nanocomposites line.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ce-projects-grid\">\r\n    <article class=\"ce-project\" data-cat=\"composites\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hf_20260327_141934_931a8340-b9bd-47ca-8b47-899fc69aaa3a1.png\" alt=\"Carbon fiber rear wing with active DRS system developed for high-performance automotive applications\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Active DRS<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">Coming soon<\/span><\/div><h3>Carbon fiber rear wing with DRS<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">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.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-software\"><span class=\"ce-project-software-label\">Software<\/span><span class=\"ce-project-software-list\">CATIA Composites<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Line<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Panther Nanocomposites<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Active aerodynamics<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">CFRP + DRS system<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ 03 \u2014 COMING SOON ============ -->\r\n  <section class=\"ce-section-wide\" data-section=\"coming-soon\"><div class=\"ce-section-wide-inner\"><div class=\"ce-section-header\"><span class=\"ce-num\">03 \u2014 Coming soon \u00b7 In development<\/span><h2>What is coming from the lab<\/h2><p class=\"ce-sec-sub\">Internal developments from the <strong>Panther Nanocomposites<\/strong> product line. These concepts are in different stages of design, simulation and validation, combining composite engineering, lightweight design and advanced manufacturing processes.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ce-projects-grid\">\r\n    <article class=\"ce-project ce-project-soon\" data-cat=\"composites motorsport coming-soon\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><div class=\"ce-soon-badge\">Coming soon<\/div><div class=\"ce-soon-icon\">+<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Rear aerodynamics<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">Optimized CFRP<\/span><\/div><h3>Carbon fiber rear diffuser \u00b7 Automotive<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">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.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-software\"><span class=\"ce-project-software-label\">Software<\/span><span class=\"ce-project-software-list\">CATIA Composites<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Line<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Panther Nanocomposites<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Rear downforce<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Optimized CFRP<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n    <article class=\"ce-project ce-project-soon\" data-cat=\"composites aerospace coming-soon\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><div class=\"ce-soon-badge\">Coming soon<\/div><div class=\"ce-soon-icon\">+<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Aerospace<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">Monocoque structure<\/span><\/div><h3>Composite UAV body<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">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.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-software\"><span class=\"ce-project-software-label\">Software<\/span><span class=\"ce-project-software-list\">CATIA Composites \u00b7 SIMULIA<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Line<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Panther Nanocomposites<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">UAV structure<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Multi-layer CFRP<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n    <article class=\"ce-project ce-project-soon\" data-cat=\"motorsport coming-soon\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><div class=\"ce-soon-badge\">Coming soon<\/div><div class=\"ce-soon-icon\">+<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Motorsport \u00b7 Motorcycle<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">High-performance lever<\/span><\/div><h3>Motorcycle brake lever<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">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.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-software\"><span class=\"ce-project-software-label\">Software<\/span><span class=\"ce-project-software-list\">CATIA 3DX \u00b7 SIMULIA<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Line<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Panther Nanocomposites<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Brake control<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">CFRP + CNC aluminum<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n  <\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ EMPTY STATE ============ -->\r\n  <div class=\"ce-empty\" id=\"ce-empty\"><h3>No projects in this category<\/h3><p>Select another filter to view more developments.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ 04 \u2014 APPLIED TOOLS 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