International Scientific Journals
of Scientific Technical Union of Mechanical Engineering "Industry 4.0"

The advantages of using composite materials are currently manifested in various industries. This creates space for their even greater application in the automotive industry. Car manufacturers strive to constantly reduce the weight of the car, increasing its durability and safety at the same time. Car consumption and associated emissions are closely monitored. Composite materials therefore offer a range of properties that meet today’s automotive requirements to a large extent.

The paper presents the results of research focused on the use of innovative processes in the production of composite materials. The experimental work was focused on the use of Vacuum Bag Molding technology in the production of the prototype of the Shell Ecomarathon formula. The car body was designed with 3D modeling and optimized with airflow simulation. Carbon fibers have been used to reduce the vehicle’s weight. Some complementary parts were produced using 3D printing.