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TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH & 3D Systems Partner to Drive Innovation for Automotive Industry
It’s happening, TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG), a subsidiary of TOYOTA Motor Corporation recently announced it is partnering with one of the pioneers and giants of the 3D printing industry, 3D Systems. The two announced they have entered a partnership to…
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It’s happening, TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG), a subsidiary of TOYOTA Motor Corporation recently announced it is partnering with one of the pioneers and giants of the 3D printing industry, 3D Systems. The two announced they have entered a partnership to change automotive engineering. In fact, the two companies intend to develop first-to-market manufacturing solutions, including 3D printers, materials and software for the motorsport industry. “In motorsport, we know that being first is what counts and we bring this same attitude to our entire business,” explained Andreas Schambach, project general manager future production technology, TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH.
TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH has been based in Cologne, Germany since 1979 where it built its reputation in motorsport, beginning with two decades of FIA World Rally Championship success. During its era in Formula 1, between 2002 and 2009, TMG’s facilities and capabilities expanded significantly. Since the end of that era, TMG has been involved in the FIA World Endurance Championship as well as being a supplier of high-performance services to the automotive and motorsport sectors. On top of this, the subsidiary of TOYOTA Motor Corporation has built a growing customer motorsport business covering activities in rally and circuit racing.
3D Systems logo on the spoiler of TOYOTA GAZOO racing car at the World Endurance Championship | Photo via TOYOTA GAZOO Racing.
So why partner with 3D Systems? The choice seemed obvious for TMG: “We are on the cutting-edge of motorsport and want to partner with companies that are leading the way so TOYOTA can maintain its advantage. TMG has chosen 3D Systems for this partnership because they share our pioneering spirit – exhibited by the fact that they introduced the world to 3D printing. We see the unparalleled potential of combining 3D Systems’ expertise and know-how with that of TMG to create technologies and define new additive manufacturing innovations in the automotive industry,” continued Andreas Schambach.
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