McLaren Automotive has announced a multi-year collaboration with California-based industrial digital manufacturing company Divergent Technologies, Inc. (Divergent). This partnership aims to advance the use of additive manufacturing to enhance vehicle performance, sustainability, and production efficiency.
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Divergent’s unique approach to designing and manufacturing complex structures will enable the companies to integrate new and intricate designs into its vehicle architecture. This will achieve better manufacturing efficiencies and support a more sustainable supply chain.
Initially, McLaren Automotive will utilize the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPSTM) to additively manufacture chassis components for its next-generation supercars. This will allow the companies to further reduce weight and improve dynamic performance—key elements of McLaren’s DNA.
The agreement marks the beginning of a relationship between the two companies, with a shared objective of promoting the adoption of DAPSTM in the automotive industry to deliver transformational vehicle design and performance to customers.
“We’re excited to work with Divergent, who, like McLaren, have demonstrated a commitment to manufacturing and engineering innovation. This technology will help us to further reduce weight in our complex structures, ultimately benefiting the driving experience of our customers and supporting McLaren’s mission to push the boundaries of performance,” said Michael Leiters, CEO of McLaren Automotive.
“Our collaboration speaks to McLaren’s commitment to adopting the highest performance technology to push the envelope on customer experience. DAPS offers automotive manufacturers the means to harness computing power to deliver fully optimized, digitally manufactured structures with unparalleled design freedom,” added Kevin Czinger, CEO of Divergent.
About McLaren
McLaren Automotive is a producer of ultra high-performance, lightweight supercars. Launched in 2010, the company is now the largest part of the Group.
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