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CTC Drives Innovation Through Technical Contributions to Student Electric Racecar Design

In recognition of our sponsorship, CTC’s logo was included on the car built by the student team.

Gator Motorsports ergonomics lead, Dylan Errigo, designed the part (in his hands) using Fusion 360 generative design based on the expected loads of the steering column mount from the drive.

Johnstown, PA January 13, 2025

At Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), we believe in fostering workforce development by supporting students who are pursuing careers in technical fields. One such opportunity arose when we collaborated with Gator Motorsports, the University of Florida’s Society of Automotive Engineers (UFSAE) student chapter, on an innovative project for their Electric Formula-style racecar.

Gator Motorsports is an interdisciplinary group of students dedicated to designing, testing, and manufacturing a high-performance vehicle for an international collegiate design competition. Over the course of a year, the team integrates nine critical systems—ranging from aerodynamics to electrical hardware—to maximize the performance, reliability, and safety of their vehicle, all while adhering to a cost-effective strategy.

CTC’s Contributions Lead to “Huge Accomplishment” for the Team

The student team approached CTC after finding us online. Their request involved manufacturing a key component they had designed—a steering column support bracket. Leveraging our expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies, CTC constructed the part using direct metal laser sintering, a cutting-edge additive manufacturing process.

The result was remarkable: the new bracket reduced the total weight of the steering assembly by about half a pound while maintaining the required material strength for the vehicle’s steering system. This innovative approach was hailed as “a huge accomplishment for the team” by Tristan Jackson, a system engineer for Gator Motorsports. He added, “This is the first 3D-printed part that will exist on our 2024 vehicle. It is a unique solution that has provided our team with great potential at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers’ collegiate design competition this year.”

CTC’s contributions earned us the distinction of a “Gold” sponsor for Gator Motorsports. More importantly, it underscores our commitment to investing in future engineers and supporting groundbreaking projects that align with our technical expertise.

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