Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB) and Holy Technologies have successfully concluded an 18-month joint research and development project, demonstrating the groundbreaking potential of Holy’s Infinite Fiber Placement (IFP) technology. This collaborative effort has delivered a remarkable breakthrough: producing a critical VCARB 01 race car component that achieves a 20% weight reduction while fully recyclable. This achievement underscores the transformative impact of Holy Technologies’ innovations on high-performance component design and production.
This project aims to develop a fully recyclable wing mirror housing that meets Formula 1’s stringent quality and safety standards. By leveraging Holy Technologies’ advanced IFP manufacturing process, this component delivers superior performance while significantly reducing its environmental footprint. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions in automotive engineering without compromising performance.
Revolutionizing Carbon Fiber Manufacturing
Unlike traditional methods that rely on prepreg materials with pre-aligned fibres, Holy Technologies’ IFP technology introduces a game-changing approach. The process employs a single, robotically placed carbon fibre strand embedded into a recyclable epoxy resin. This innovative method enhances the structural integrity of components while enabling full recyclability.
The IFP process allows for the separation of epoxy from carbon fibre, making it possible to reuse the same carbon fibre for identical high-performance applications. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize material efficiency across the industry.
“Holy Technologies is taking a completely different approach to the manufacturing process typically used for carbon fibre components,” said Paolo Marabini, Chief Designer at VCARB. “This innovation opens the door to reusing the same carbon fibre, significantly reducing material consumption while simultaneously optimizing component performance.”
Pushing the Limits of Sustainability and Performance
The wing mirror housing, manufactured using IFP technology, underwent rigorous testing, including deployment during a Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. This real-world test validated the component’s performance in the demanding conditions of motorsport,…
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