McLaren Automotive has announced a strategic partnership with Divergent Technologies, Inc. (Divergent), a California-based industrial digital manufacturing company, aimed at advancing additive manufacturing in the automotive sector.
This multi-year collaboration aims to leverage Divergent’s expertise in designing and manufacturing complex structures using additive manufacturing techniques. McLaren intends to integrate new and more intricate designs into its vehicle architecture, enhancing both performance and sustainability while improving production efficiency.
Initially, McLaren Automotive plans to implement Divergent’s Adaptive Production System (DAPSTM) to additively manufacture chassis components for its upcoming generation of supercars. This initiative is expected to further reduce vehicle weight and enhance dynamic performance, aligning closely with McLaren’s commitment to innovation and high-performance engineering.
Michael Leiters, CEO of McLaren Automotive, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting the potential of Divergent’s technology to significantly benefit customer driving experiences by optimizing structural weight and performance.
Kevin Czinger, CEO of Divergent, emphasized the transformative potential of DAPSTM in the automotive industry, offering manufacturers the capability to deliver digitally optimized structures with unprecedented design freedom.
The partnership underscores McLaren’s dedication to adopting cutting-edge technologies to redefine automotive performance standards and elevate customer satisfaction through innovative engineering solutions.