Czinger Debuts Organic-Looking Brake Assemblies on 21C Spyder Using Additive Manufacturing
TL;DR. Czinger's new 21C Spyder features BrakeNode, an integrated brake assembly made with topological design and additive manufacturing. - Standout: Combines caliper, upright, and fluid passages into a single, lighter structure. - Key spec: Up to 30 percent lighter in unsprung mass compared to standard assemblies. - Application: Currently on the Czinger 21C Spyder, made with Czinger's aluminum alloy.
- Czinger's 21C Spyder incorporates new BrakeNode brake assemblies.
- BrakeNode uses topological design and additive manufacturing for optimized structure.
- The integrated design combines caliper, upright, and fluid passages into one component.
- Achieves significant weight reduction (up to 30%) in unsprung mass.
- This technology evolved from Divergent 3D's earlier direct-metal laser-sintering methods.
Sources
- Organic-looking brake assemblies debut on new Czinger 21C Spyder — arstechnica.com