Lapping the field
The fiercest machines in competitive racing aren’t driving through Indianapolis or Monaco. They’re coming straight from Telford, England where UWR is redefining automobile performance. The team designs and assembles every component of their cars, then gets behind the wheel in professional races – including the F3 Cup Championship, where they were the first and only university-based team to enter.
Success on the track stems from UWR’s tech-heavy workshops. Relying on a wide range of Lenovo ThinkStations, the students:
- Run simulations with programs like MATLAB®, Simulink®, and the Lotus Suspension Analysis SHARK module to help them model the kinematic effects of changes in the chassis and suspension
- Design new parts that have never before seen a race track, using SOLIDWORKS®, ANSYS®, and Geomagic, then bring them to life with a 3D metal printer
- Analyze past race data using recording software built-in to every car – so they can improve in the future
UWR’s prowess has attracted the attention of industry leaders. Formula One teams have requested design and manufacturing help, and Rolls Royce and Aston Martin have come to recruit. And how’s this for a finish? Every UWR graduate has a real-world job in the automotive industry.
