en.Wedoany.com Reported - Porsche tuner BBI Autosport, located in Huntington Beach, California, USA, has partnered with 3D Systems' advanced engineering consulting team, AIG, to introduce metal additive manufacturing technology for producing custom components. Founded in 2005, the company initially used 3D printing for prototyping and now leverages metal additive manufacturing to produce lighter, more efficient aerodynamic and thermal management parts.
Company founder Betim Berisha, who has a background as a racing technician and previously worked in Porsche's racing division, explained: "I saw a huge gap between what people were installing on Porsches and what I had learned in motorsports. So I started applying that knowledge, which helped BBI make a name for itself." BBI Autosport quickly built a reputation among Porsche enthusiasts, with early successes including a Porsche 996 Turbo reaching 221 mph at the 2009 Texas Mile, and a 1,500-horsepower Porsche 911 Turbo hitting 205 mph in a half-mile race in 2012.
In 2017, Dmitriy Orlov joined BBI Autosport as Chief Technology Officer, driving the integration of 3D printing. He stated: "We have a small 3D printer in our workshop, and we use it religiously. It is a crucial part of the design process." By partnering with AIG, the BBI team can design parts and commission AIG for additive manufacturing optimization and printing, allowing them to focus on other tasks.
Currently, BBI uses metal additive manufacturing to produce end-use parts such as exhaust manifolds and intake manifolds, utilizing materials like Inconel alloy to achieve weight reduction and optimized geometries. Orlov added: "AIG possesses deep expertise, enabling us to create shapes that are difficult to achieve with traditional methods and significantly reduce welding." Looking ahead, BBI plans to transition from one-off modifications to small-batch vehicle production, with additive manufacturing seen as key due to its on-demand manufacturing capabilities and flexibility.
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