Stark Future and Farsoon partner for metal Additive Manufacturing of electric motorcycle components

November 21, 2024

The Stark VARG is reported to be the world´s fastest, most powerful, premium electric motocross bike (Courtesy Stark Future)
The Stark VARG is reported to be the world´s fastest, most powerful, premium electric motocross bike (Courtesy Stark Future)

Stark Future, Barcelona, Spain, and Farsoon Technologies, based in Changsha, China, have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising series production of key electric motorcycle components through advanced large-format metal Additive Manufacturing technology.

By combining their expertise, Stark Future and Farsoon intend to create a scalable manufacturing plan to deliver high-performance, cost-effective solutions for the premium electric motorcycle market. The partnership will focus on product design innovation, process development, and volume production to enhance both functionality and sustainability in manufacturing workflows.

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At the core of this collaboration is Stark Future’s investment in a Farsoon FS721M-H-8-CAMS large-format Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machine. Featuring a 720 x 420 x 650 mm build chamber and eight high-efficiency 1000W fibre lasers, this machine is intended to significantly boost productivity while lowering the cost per part. The FS721M-H-8-CAMS also integrates Farsoon’s Continuous Additive Manufacturing Solution (CAMS) concept, utilising an internal conveyor system and a unique exchangeable cartridge strategy to maximise “laser-on” time.

Stark Future has invested in a Farsoon FS721M-H-8-CAMS large-format Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machine (Courtesy Farsoon Technologies)
Stark Future has invested in a Farsoon FS721M-H-8-CAMS large-format Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machine (Courtesy Farsoon Technologies)

“This strategic partnership with Farsoon Technologies represents a pivotal advancement for Stark Future as we pursue our mission to revolutionise the motorcycle industry with high-performance electric motorcycles with unparalleled performance, quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability,” said Anton Wass, CEO of Stark Future. “Farsoon’s cutting-edge large-format metal 3D printing technology empowers us to scale production of a technology previously only used in F1, space and prototyping while maintaining our rigorous standards for performance and durability. Together, we are raising the bar in the motorcycle industry and are confident that this partnership will drive innovations that have never been done before in production vehicles. Stark expects to be the first automotive manufacturer to mass-produce components in titanium 3D printing.”

Oliver Li, Managing Director, Farsoon Europe GmbH, shared, “At Farsoon, we are always pushing the boundaries of what additive manufacturing can achieve, and this partnership with Stark Future is a testament to that vision. By combining our large-format metal 3D printing technology with Stark Future’s innovative approach to electric motorcycles, we’re setting a new standard for efficient, scalable, and sustainable production. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in bringing cutting-edge manufacturing solutions to the electric vehicle industry.”

Farsoon is showcasing a Stark VARG and its FS721M-H-8-CAMS large-format metal Additive Manufacturing machine at Formnext 2024, Hall 11.0, Stand E11.

www.farsoon.com

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