The Pitch #161 Material: F1 Engineer 3D Prints Batteries?!
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Apr 30, 2025 
Gabe Elias, former Mercedes F1 engineer and CEO of Material, discusses his pivot from racing to revolutionizing battery production through 3D printing. He reveals how his groundbreaking methods aim to reshape energy supply with lithium-ion batteries of any design and shape. Investors like Paige Doherty weigh in on the financial challenges and opportunities in hardware startups, while the conversation highlights the need for innovation in battery manufacturing to meet market demands efficiently. It's a thrilling ride into the future of energy!
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Flexible Battery Manufacturing
- Material's platform can 3D print batteries of any shape and size enhancing efficiency.
- This flexibility enables longer device runtimes and new product designs without size constraints.
Manufacturing Consolidation Trend
- Future manufacturing will consolidate multiple parts into singular machines to save time and money.
- Material's platform follows this trend for efficient, complex battery production.
F1 3D Printing Breakthrough
- Gabe Elias describes designing a water to air intercooler in F1 that broke often.
- His team used 3D printing to consolidate thousands of parts into one, inspiring future innovations.