VCARB And Holy Technologies Join Forces

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Holy Technologies Join Forces to Set a New Standard for Sustainable Manufacturing in Formula 1

Visa

Cash

App

Racing

Bulls

(VCARB)

and

Holy

Technologies

have

successfully

completed

18-month

joint

research

and

development

project

demonstrate

the

potential

Holy's

Infinite

Fiber

Placement

(IFP)

technology.

The

project

achieved

remarkable

results

manufacturing

existing

component

the

VCARB

race

car

with

20%

weight

reduction

while

ensuring

fully

recyclable.

This

collaboration

showcases

how

Holy’s

IFP

technology

can

revolutionise

component

design

and

production

for

high-performance

applications.

The collaboration has led to the development of a fully recyclable wing mirror housing, that not only meets the rigorous quality standards required for Formula 1, but also achieves a remarkable weight reduction compared to traditional manufacturing methods. This achievement underscores the commitment of both companies to push the boundaries of what is possible in automotive engineering, while addressing the pressing need for environmentally responsible practices.

Unlike conventional methods that rely on prepreg materials with pre-aligned fibres, Holy Technologies’ innovative approach utilizes a single, robotically placed carbon fibre strand, embedded into a recyclable Epoxy resin, enhancing both the structural integrity and recyclability of the component. The cutting-edge manufacturing process enables the separation of the epoxy from carbon fibre, allowing for the reuse of the same carbon fibre in the same high-performance application.

“Holy Technologies is taking a completely different approach to the manufacturing process that is normally used for carbon fibre components” says Paolo Marabini, Chief Designer at VCARB. “It opens up the opportunity to reuse the same carbon fibre and therefore has the potential to significantly reduce the overall amount of material we use for our car components, while at the same time optimising the performance of those components”.

“Our work with the VCARB team shows that high-performance and sustainability can go hand in hand,” said Bosse Rothe Frossard, CEO of Holy Technologies. “Our IFP technology is unlocking a new category of high-performance components, helping customers realise the full potential of their designs while enabling both small and large series production with extreme efficiency.”

The technology was tested during a Grand Prix, where VCARB used a mirror housing manufactured by Holy Technologies to showcase that this technology can even be used in the harsh environment of a race weekend. The collaboration not only highlights the potential for sustainable manufacturing in motorsport but also sets a precedent for future applications across various industries.

This initiative aligns with Formula One's overall strategy to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2030, which aims to minimize the environmental impact of the sport. VCARB is committed to this vision, undertaking multiple projects focused on sustainability across all areas of its operations. This project with Holy Technologies is just one example of how VCARB is integrating sustainable practices into its design and manufacturing processes. As VCARB and Holy Technologies continue to explore further innovations in sustainable manufacturing, this project marks a significant step towards integrating design for recycling concepts into high-performance automotive applications.