http://serakota.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2018-03-12
Kota Sera is reporting "Motorsport technology and culture" seminar.
Hisato Tanaka (TMG) delivered lectures on "Utilizing 3D printing technology for race and the problem of developing that technology to mass production vehicle manufacturing."
It was in 2013 that TMG introduced 3D printing products with metal materials to the real race first time.
It was door hinges of TS030 hybrid made of titanium alloy.
By 3d printing, the strength increased and the weight was reduced by 10%.
In TS050 hybrid, 150 of 3D printing parts are used together for resin/metal.