Divergent, Bugatti Partner for Design and Manufacturing of Tourbillon Structures

Divergent Technologies, Inc. reports a foundational partnership with Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S through which Divergent will use the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) to design, engineer, additively manufacture and assemble chassis and suspension components for Bugatti's upcoming hypercar, the Tourbillon.

Divergent's digital, end-to-end approach to vehicle design and manufacturing enables Bugatti to unlock efficient geometries for the vehicle chassis, reducing the weight of the vehicle and improving performance. 

“We are pleased to provide structures for the Tourbillon that complement the aesthetic beauty that the world has come to expect from Bugatti,” says Lukas Czinger, president and chief operating officer of Divergent. “Today's announcement demonstrates Bugatti commitment to integrating next-generation technology into its performance vehicles.”

“We are excited to announce this partnership after working closely together for the past 18 months,” adds Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac. “It is clear that Divergent is the industry leader in digital engineering and additive manufacturing. These optimized chassis components find their perfect home in our most advanced vehicle to date.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.