Print to Win: 3D Printing in Formula 2 Racing

Formula racing combines thrill and precision, where tiny details determine success. AIX Racing uses Original Prusa MK4, XL, and SL1S 3D printers to quickly prototype and produce custom parts for their cars, including 3D-printed carbon fiber components. Chief Engineer Arthur Rencker highlights the speed, precision, and independence from suppliers that 3D printing offers. With limited testing opportunities, this rapid prototyping and custom carbon fiber parts give AIX Racing a crucial edge, showcasing the transformative impact of 3D printing in motorsport.
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[@adrianthomas4163]

Dear Prusa. I already have an original MK4. Stop making me want to buy another Prusa printer.

[@Danny30197]

wait till you see the delta printer theyve been cooking

[@jeppeersgaardjellinge4243]

@@Danny30197 for the small price of 10k

[@user-wo7rl4nm7w]

I wonder how it will compete with that ludicrous Flsun machine

[@martinchelli]

I am so proud of this company going so far after its origins. I built my first Prusa i2 ten years ago and I am incredibly glad of being part of the beginning of an industry changing technology, and I would love to get my hands on an MK4 too!

[@GeekDetour]

2:49 They are saving money so maybe one day they can afford more extruders 🤣

[@CU96821]

Thank You! I love these real-world solutions.

[@dominiquemaligne]

French accent !😂👍

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

This is the kind of job I need to find, someone that creates and prints parts for things

[@clayflannery2608]

What an accent. This is awesome

[@davecarter4129]

Yesss

[@andrewking7196]

Not sure if I missed it in the video, but I’m curious what material they are using for most of their fdm prints.

[@modek9]

ABS, PETG & PC (NYLON) WITH A CARBON FIBRE BLEND

[@sandmann7777]

I have a question: can we expect the XL to become faster than the MK4?
It is a core XY vs bed slinger…

[@aWeaselCantFly]

What’s the best way to beg your mom for a MK4 assembly kit?

[@3DEMS.]

maybe doing everything on the house. make your bed, fix stuff like lamps, door knobs, electricity... then one day there's a problem where it can be 3d printed... voila!
Earn it!

[@aWeaselCantFly]

@@3DEMS. I doing nothing😂😂 jk I do all that

[@ProjectEdan]

This is probably the frenchest french accent i've ever heard.

[@vdel9036]

I have compris everything qu'il a dit. Pourtant i do not comprends the english mecs when they causent because ils have un britiche accent absolutely horrible.
I conclus que the frenchies parlent english better que les vrais engliches.😇

[@WyvernDotRed]

Conclusion: The French truly live on a planet of their own.

[@vdel9036]

​@@WyvernDotRed 😄👍
Not false ! A kind of second Earth where nothing goes as expected.😉

[@mr_krift6707]

Ahhhhh les français 😂 notre accent est super 😅❤

[@tian1332]

bedslingers are great but the xl overpriced monstrosity

[@jetranger47]

"Em kay four"?
That's a Mark 4.

[@iopfarmer]

it is written MK though...

[@jetranger47]

@@iopfarmer
It is the contraction for the word Mark which goes back to before world war 2 and signifies subsequent modifications of the original version.
Exactly what did you think "mk" means?

[@germanigortsev1361]

Just make printer with enclosure, your so late from another manufactures

[@Neo1983m]

No. Not everybody needs an enclosure. Go to Bambu Kiddie.

[@logicalfundy]

They sell enclosures for all of their printers, and third party enclosures are easy to find.

[@Reazy-]

@@logicalfundyPrusa is outdated, too expensive, looks silly with the 3d printed parts.
They’ve been cooked by bambu. The Mk4 with mmu and enclosure costs 1800€ compared to 1350€ X1-C which is quicker, less expensive and its core-xy

[@logicalfundy]

@@Reazy- 3D printed parts are great, I can easily repair and replace them, and it allows Prusa to test their machines by printing their own stuff. I do have a Mk4, and it works great.

[@Reazy-]

Congrats! You have bought a 7 year old printer with a few improvements.
Competition is great! I couldn’t have afforded a Prusa, however I could afford a quicker, cheaper, newer machine.
I did not need to replace any plastic parts on my printer after 1100 hours print time.
I wish Prusa steps their game up, if they don’t I will not even closely consider buying one ever.
Of course it will run fine, may even be really reliable with great costumer service.
However its like comparing a VW Golf with a Porsche Cayman on a race track.