Newsflash March

Dear friends, dear supporters and dear fans!

We’re reaching out with a new update from the EDGE17 production phase.

The date has been set: Our annual rollout, where we’ll unveil our EDGE17, will take place on May 25. This day marks a significant milestone and is one of the most important events of the season, which is why we’ll be celebrating it in style together with sponsors, friends, family, alumni, and, of course, all team members.

Welcome Newbies!

Following a second recruitment phase from February 22 to March 15, our new members were welcomed at the Newbie Kick-Off on Saturday, March 21. In addition to getting to know one another, the new members were briefed on team history and safety protocols, combined with a tour of the hall and its various workstations. With renewed energy, the production phase continues!

Updates from the workshop

The first test wishbones were successfully manufactured by the suspension module following extensive simulations and tested on the tensile-compression machine in the lab.

Meanwhile, in the aerodynamics department, preparations are underway for the tooling as well as for the lamination of the front and rear wings. Last weekend, they also held a test day to measure downforce. It was the second of the year, following a driverless test day at the beginning of the month. We can now make good progress with the data collected during that session.

Our members of the electrical module are still working on the wiring harness and continue to wind the main harness. Meanwhile, work has begun on the table assembly. In this process, all the electronics that will ultimately be installed in the EDGE17 are being “prototyped” to see if everything works as intended. Meanwhile, the Powertrain team members are focused on assembling the inverter circuit boards. Since March, Powertrain has been part of the newly formed “Tractive System” module, which also consists of motor, transmission, and battery. In addition, the newly formed Software module continues to develop and test its software.

Meanwhile, Chassis & Composites is revising the SES (Structural Equivalency Spreadsheet) following the initial submission. This involves testing whether the monocoque withstands stress just as well as a steel tube frame would.

The cost-report, engineering-design and business plan are still in full swing.

BMW’s FIZ Event

To kick off this year’s BMW FIZ Event, where we had the opportunity to exhibit our EDGE16 alongside the three other BMW teams, AMZ, ELBFLORACE, and munichmotorsport, with eight TU Wien Racing members, we were welcomed by the latter with a joint barbecue evening. The following day, presentations were given by BMW and the teams. We presented components of our engine and our wishbones and listened to presentations on the topics of engine development, simulation & reliability, and CI/CD pipelines. We were supported by mentors who accompanied us throughout the entire event and were on hand to answer our questions. After the day’s activities, we wrapped up the evening with a group dinner at Motorworld. On the second day, our eight representatives and those from the other teams, AMZ, ELBFLORACE, and munichmotorsport, were given a guided tour with behind-the-scenes insights through Plant 0 (Prototype Construction Center) and the prototype workshop. 

A big thank you to BMW!

ZOERKLER

As part of the globally active Xtrac Group, Zoerkler develops, manufactures, and tests high-precision drive systems with a focus on the aerospace and automotive industries. The company has decades of expertise in developing innovative drive solutions and combines traditional engineering craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology.

Globally leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers rely on Zoerkler thanks to its extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities, comprehensive development expertise, and ability to provide end-to-end support for complex projects—from the concept phase through series production to testing. Through close collaboration with international industry partners, Zoerkler has established itself as a strategic, globally recognized supplier of high-precision drive systems.

As part of its collaboration with TU Wien Racing, Zoerkler manufactures the transmission for our race car and provides our team with comprehensive support through its technical expertise. Furthermore, all designs and engineering concepts were jointly reviewed and verified. This makes Zoerkler the ideal partner for developing an efficient and high-performance powertrain. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the valuable support and the manufacturing of our transmission components.

Until then!

Your TU Wien Racing