Watch Hendrick Motorsports Director of Engineering Jim Wall take you through a guided, virtual reality tour of the Concord, NC manufacturing campus and learn how Hendrick Motorsports uses advanced technologies like Digital Twin to build, and win championships.
Hendrick Motorsport’s storied NASCAR operation is one of the most successful in the sport, with 13 championships, including the 2020 title with driver Chase Elliot.
Success in motorsports requires commitment and meticulous preparation, but Hendrick Motorsports is much more than a racing team. It’s a 430,000 square foot research, development and manufacturing operation that uses the latest in Digital Twin, CAD/CAM, CNC, additive and metrology technologies to produce safety critical components in the ultimate in high-mix production… changes must often be designed, tested and produced in mere days.
Watch Hendrick Motorsports Director of Engineering Jim Wall take you through a guided, virtual reality tour of the Concord, NC manufacturing campus and learn how Hendrick Motorsports uses advanced technologies like Digital Twin to build, and win championships. The VR360 tour is sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software and includes:
- Introduction – Hendrick Motorsports – Who are we?
- Digital Twin Methodology at Hendrick Motorsports
- Engine Engineering
- Prototype Printing / Additive Manufacturing
- Manufacturing / CNC Shop
- Engine assembly & Testing
- Chassis and Body Engineering
About the Speakers:
James L. Wall, II – Director of Engineering for 12-time NASCAR Cup Series Champions Hendrick Motorsports. He leads a team of 120 people that produce more than 600 engine builds annually. He oversees the engineering, manufacturing, development, production, track operations, transmission, driveshaft, and rear-gear groups. He founded the Information Technology group, implemented 3D CAD/CAM/CAE and PLM, started a Quality Control Metrology lab, integrated 5 axis CNC manufacturing operations, and implemented an Additive Manufacturing Lab. Jim plays a pivotal, hands- on role in developing and managing Hendrick Motorsports’ relationships with technical partners, including Chevrolet/GM Powertrain, Bosch, Siemens PLM, Haas Automation and Valvoline. He is a frequent keynote presenter at corporate events and conferences and has been featured in numerous publications for his expert insight into metrology, manufacturing, IT, PLM, and CAD/CAM/CAE. Jim holds a B.S. and am M.S. in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University.
Jim Anderton – Director of Content, Multimedia – engineering.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.
This webinar is sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software.