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Cadillac’s Formula 1 program uses SLA to accelerate development
Seven printing systems support wind-tunnel work and part development, according to the supplier.
Source update: Published: 3Dprintsy · AI-assisted brief
What happened
3D Systems’ May 7 announcement says the Cadillac Formula 1 Team deployed seven SLA systems ahead of its 2026 racing debut. Wind-tunnel testing was a central use case.
The supplier describes a combined workflow of large-format machines, software, engineering support and Accura materials. The goal was rapid production of test geometry under tight development deadlines.
This is a supplier account of how the team prepared and developed parts. It does not attribute race performance to printing alone or claim that the full car is printed.
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Primary-source reporting; this is not a hands-on review. Sources checked Oct 24, 2026.