Mobile Fabrication Lab For Automotive Parts
Overview
At a race track, automotive parts frequently break, causing delays and complications. A potential solution is a mobile maker space that can reverse-engineer and produce replacement parts directly on-site.
Who
Race car teams and drivers who need quick, on-site part replacements
Car enthusiasts and restorers looking for specialized or obsolete automotive components
Event organizers and racing circuits needing support for vehicle maintenance and part production during competitions
What
A mobile fabrication lab designed to reverse engineer and manufacture automotive parts
Focus on producing custom and replacement parts using plastic and metal materials
Where
Mobile, operating primarily at racetracks, garages, or any location where rapid part production is needed
Based in Syracuse, New York, but designed to travel
When
The concept can be implemented with current technology, but it needs further development and refinement
Development would take about 1 year
why
To solve the issue of time-consuming and expensive part sourcing for race cars and other vehicles
Provide quick, customized automotive parts fabrication for teams to get vehicles back on the track faster
Offer a flexible solution for producing plastic and metal parts directly on-site
