Motorsport

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Motorsport

At AFD Systems, we bring aerospace-grade engineering precision to the world of motorsport, supporting low-volume, high-performance vehicle manufacturers and modifiers who demand innovation, reliability and speed in every component.

Our engineering and manufacturing expertise enables teams to design, validate and produce advanced components that enhance performance, reduce weight and improve efficiency, from prototype to production.

Supporting the motorsport industry

In an industry where milliseconds matter, AFD Systems helps customers stay ahead of the competition through precision engineering, advanced materials and rapid production capability.

Our solutions cover new design, modification, repair and reverse engineering, supported by digital CAD modelling, structural analysis and full certification documentation, delivered as stand-alone services or as integrated, end-to-end packages.

AFD Systems provides turnkey support through:

Expertise you can trust

Our subject matter experts in design, structures and polymer additive manufacturing bring cross-sector insight from aerospace and defence into motorsport. This enables us to engineer lightweight, high-strength and aerodynamic components that perform under the most demanding conditions.

We are agile, reliable and flexible, operating with security, precision and performance at the forefront. Every project is supported by secure processes, certified systems and security-cleared professionals, ensuring total confidence from design through to delivery.

Our process and methodology

At AFD Systems, we apply a digital-first, design-led approach to engineering high-performance motorsport components.

Our process integrates:

  • Advanced 3D modelling, simulation and validation
  • Additive manufacturing for agile prototyping and production
  • Certified inspection and quality management systems
  • Close collaboration between design, analysis and manufacturing teams

This ensures every component is functionally verified, race-ready and production optimised, whether developing a new part or upgrading an existing design.

About AFD Systems

AFD Systems is a market-leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business, trusted by global aerospace and UK defence organisations.

With over 600 successfully completed engineering projects across 70 fixed-wing and rotary platforms, UAVs, drones and land systems, AFD delivers robust and technically-advanced solutions that drive the industry forward.

Headquartered in cutting-edge engineering facilities in North West England, AFD Systems is committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement and a purpose to address complex challenges that contribute to a safer, more secure world.

Why choose AFD Systems?

AFD Systems acts as a seamless extension of client teams, combining advanced digital manufacturing technologies with deep engineering insight to accelerate project outcomes. Clients choose AFD Systems for:

  • Agile and efficient delivery
  • Reliable, trusted collaboration
  • High-quality, repeatable output
  • On-time, on-budget performance

our approach

Our approach is guided by a consistent set of values that ensures every project aligns with our clients’ mission goals:

  • CUSTOMER-CENTRIC | From beginning to end
  • INTEGRITY | In all that we do
  • INNOVATION | To remain in front
  • ONE TEAM | Making us stronger together

Standards and accreditations

AFD Systems is fully accredited and certified to deliver additive manufacturing solutions across a range of tightly controlled sectors. Our operations adhere to the following standards:

Related Case Studies

“AFD provided valuable support to a complex and challenging upgrade involving our customer, production and maintenance organisations, our US design office, and the responsible Military Aviation Authority. AFD always responded positively and effectively to support requests and their involvement in critical design reviews became essential in closing down queries and clarifying engineering decisions.”

Johannes Hien - Head of Design, Tenencia Aerospace Design

“We awarded the monument stress analysis to AFD owing to their extensive experience and knowledge in analysing this kind of structure and their pro-active approach to resolving technical difficulties often encountered in the design phase. The added value of using AFD was their pre-existing relationship with our customer (the DOA) enabling AFD to compile, check and verify the structural substantiation.”

Kevin Hann - Head of Design, JETMS

“AFD provided structural specialists with experience in the application of the empirical formula for the assessment of bird impact forces. Extensive dialogue between AFD, Cobham, STC21, and the authorities (EASA and FAA) resulted in agreement on the Certification Plan and proposed Means of Compliance, leading to a successful STC application.”

Alastair Erskine - Head of Structures, STC21

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