Delcam gets on board super-sonic land speed record effort Bloodhound SSC

Delcam will support the project with its manufacturing software and expertise, and will also produce some components for the record-breaking vehicle in its Advanced Manufacturing Facility at its Birmingham headquarters. Several Delcam customers and technical partners are already involved in the Bloodhound SSC project, using the company's CADCAM software to manufacture parts for the ultimate jet- and rocket-powered racing car. Education is the primary objective of Bloodhound SSC, with which Delcam says it can relate. The project is a major showcase for engineering and science, with over 5,500 schools and colleges now using Bloodhound materials in class to excite and inspire the next generation of engineers. Delcam's sponsorship will be launched formally at the Autosport International exhibition to be held at the NEC from 9 to 13 January. Delcam staff will be on the Bloodhound SSC stand at the event. "Delcam is pleased to be joining the Bloodhound SSC team in time for the Autosport show," said development director Bart Simpson. "Our software is used already at all levels of the automotive and autosport industries, from the leading teams to specialist subcontractors, where it helps manufacturers of metal and composite parts to maximise productivity, improve quality and reduce lead times. We believe that our association with Bloodhound SSC will support further growth in the sector."