Using
Windform SLS materials, the Italian company
CRP Technology srl used additive manufacturing (AM) techniques to produce some highly visible and functional components for the Michael Mann film ‘Ferrari’, which was shot last year. The film is set against the backdrop of Modena and pays homage to the legendary Enzo Ferrari.
CRP Technology, which happens to be based in Modena, received the commission for the components while the film crew was on location in the city. The company manufactured the necessary 3-D printed props within a short timeframe, thereby ‘ensuring adherence to the rigorous shooting schedule’. The ‘precisely crafted’ 3-D printed props in Windform materials included driver helmet parts (visor), pit components, and ‘cats’ eyes’. They became integral elements of the film’s narrative and were ‘aged’ to suit the scene needs and story requirements.
Specifically, Windform XT 2.0 (manufacturing material for pit parts), Windform GT (visor), and the rubber-like thermoplastic Windform RL (cat’s eye) were chosen for their ‘outstanding mechanical properties’. The film production team commended CRP Technology for ‘availability, efficient production, and timely deliveries’, while also recognising ‘the exceptional quality of the 3-D printed components’.
Windform said: “This collaboration not only reaffirms CRP Technology’s commitment to advancing industrial 3-D printing but also solidifies its position as a trusted partner for groundbreaking projects in the dynamic film production landscape. The seamless integration of Windform composites and advanced AM technologies into cinema highlights the vast potential of 3-D printing and the right manufacturing materials in crafting tailored, top-tier components for diverse industries.”