CRP USA, a leading U.S.-based 3D printing company, has collaborated with USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) to manufacture cutting-edge, race-ready 3D printed bobsled parts, leveraging the innovative Windform family of high-performance materials.
Following the officialization of the technology partnership, CRP USA has played a crucial role in advancing Winter Olympics athletes' performance through the creation of functional, stress-resistant, and flexible 3D printed components for the USABS's bobsled. These parts, including push handles, hand grips, and seats, have been pivotal in optimizing acceleration, minimizing forces, and ensuring enhanced performance during races.
The partnership between CRP USA and USABS aligns with the ongoing project initiated by USABS to develop new bobsleds for the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in 2026. All components are proudly made in the USA through the collaborative efforts of various partners participating in the Made in-USA project.
CRP USA was introduced to USABS by one of their technical partner, a local company specializes in carbon fiber products. Since then CRP USA team of experts and USABS team had different meetings which resulted in a joint effort from both parties on determining the right materials for their components.
The 3D printed parts supplied by CRP USA include: push handles, hand grips, seat.
All these parts are manufactured in Windform materials. While the Push handles are manufactured from Windform SP, hand grips and seats use Windform XT 2.0.
Windform XT 2.0 and Windform SP are two Carbon fiber filled composites from the Windform TOP-LINE range of materials for professional 3D printing, that is Selective Laser Sintering, created by the Italy-based company CRP Technology.
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07 December 2023
