Fully recyclable wing mirror housing
The fully recyclable wing mirror housing is built out of one continuous carbon fiber, with fiber paths optimized to achieve significant weight reduction while maintaining structural integrity. Using Infinite Fiber Placement (IFP) technology, fibers were precisely placed onto the double-curved 3D geometry to meet specific load cases. The process seamlessly integrated reinforced holes, undercuts, and localized thickness adjustments into the preform design. This advanced manufacturing approach enabled a 20% lighter component that meets the extreme performance demands of Formula 1™ while being fully recyclable.
Why and Whom
Formula 1™ teams like Visa Cash App RB exist to push the boundaries of what is technically possible, testing innovations at the absolute limits of performance. These breakthroughs often pave the way for applications in other industries. In this collaboration, the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls partnered with Holy Technologies to develop a lighter, recyclable mirror casing, showcasing how cutting-edge engineering can meet extreme performance demands without compromise.
Partners
Visa Cash App Racing Bulls
Key Benefits
Using Holy’s Infinite Fiber Placement (IFP) technology, we delivered an upgrade to their existing composite design:
- 20% weight reduction, enhancing speed and efficiency.- 100% recyclability, with parts recycled during in-season design updates.- Track-proven durability and surface finish, meeting Formula 1™ standards.
- 20% weight reduction, enhancing speed and efficiency.- 100% recyclability, with parts recycled during in-season design updates.- Track-proven durability and surface finish, meeting Formula 1™ standards.