Cost and Manufacturing Update for FS2025

Get an update on all the changes, concept class real world scenario and new tools from Head Cost Judge Lee Wall.

The updated tool will be going live on the 14th of February, key changes and updates to the tool are as follows.

• Tool now allows you to enter a Carbon Cost (CO2e) for parts.
• Carbon Costing (Co2e) system totals now added to PDF printout.
• Updated systems within the tool
  • Brake System
  • Chassis and Body
  • Drivetrain
  • Engine and Tractive System
  • Grounded Low Voltage System
  • Miscellaneous, Fit and Finish
  • Steering System
  • Suspension System
  • Wheels, Wheel Bearings and Tyres

FS Class CCBOM

For 2025 FS Class teams will be required to provide a CCBOM for two systems,

• Steering System

• Suspension System

Concept Class 2025 Real world Scenario

Your Formula Student Team have been approached by a new single seat racing league that is setting up a global competition in multiple countries, they have seen your prospective chassis and body design and are interested in your proposed design for use in their global series. They would like you to present how you would scale up your current manufacturing setup from the current single one-off product to a production run of 9,000 units over the next 3 years.

Things you may wish to consider (there maybe others)

• Materials used.
• Cycle time impacts.
• Labour impacts
• Make vs buy.
• Manufacturing processes & feasibility
• Assembly processes
• Tooling
• Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment impact.
• Capital investment (leasing vs buying)
• Risks and opportunities

Good luck and see you at Silverstone.

Lee Wall
Head Cost and Manufacturing Judge