In Formula Student, building a race car is about much more than speed, it’s a pursuit of precision. Every component must be accurately measured, perfectly aligned, and precisely fitted. That’s why our partnership with Metronor is so essential.

Since joining the Revolve NTNU sponsor family in 2023, Metronor has brought with them decades of expertise in world-class measurement technology. Founded in 1989 by NTNU alumni, this Norwegian company is a global leader in optical 3D metrology, and their cutting-edge tools have transformed the way we validate our designs.

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To compete at the highest level, we need full control and understanding of the car we’ve built. In the Engineering Design and Cost and Manufacturing events, we must justify every design choice, every euro spent, and present sustainability efforts with confidence. Judges expect more than good concepts, they demand concrete evidence that each part has been engineered, manufactured, and assembled according to plan. And with most of our components hand-laid in carbon fiber, the tolerance for error is minimal.

This is where Metronor's Industrial Light Pen, paired with their camera system, becomes a game-changer. Think of it as a high-tech bridge between theory and reality, allowing us to validate critical hole placements, confirm aerodynamic tooling, and ensure our chassis is built exactly as intended.

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And the possibilities don’t stop there. Metronor is also helping us take validation to the next level by scanning the entire car using their M-Scan 120 scanning system. The result is a highly detailed digital model, essentially a 3D blueprint that lets us compare our physical car to the CAD with pinpoint accuracy.

As we gear up for the 2025 season, we’re proud to have Metronor on our team. With their technology and support, we’re not just building fast cars, we’re building precise, high-performance machines that stand up to the toughest scrutiny.