Today’s new 3D metrology technology is making an impact on the design of championship Indy race cars. Andretti Autosport uses 3D metrology and laser scanning technology for applications in design, reverse engineering, and quality assurance. Advancement in, and simplification of, technologies such as articulating arms are gradually pushing these functions out of the metrology lab and onto shop floors. At Andretti Autosport, this movement has led to better and faster measurements that reduce work time and costs.

Andretti Autosport and the IZOD IndyCar Series

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Andretti Autosport is the only INDYCAR team competing in all four steps of the “Mazda Road to Indy” driver development system and fielding multiple entries in the IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights, Pro Mazda Championship, and USF2000 National Championship. Andretti has achieved a 27-percent win rate in 10 seasons of operation, with 45 IndyCar victories in 162 races and a historic 1, 2, 3, 4 finish at the 2005 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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