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“For me, the manufacturing mechanisms, machinery, and futuristic material blends are really the core underpinnings of this technology. With our specialized multi-material 3D printer design for printing batteries, I approached its development alongside our co-founders using the same systematic approach we took when designing Formula One race cars. We're methodically upgrading each component, adding more complexity, increasing the print speed, and reducing weight - advancing it step-by-step through an iterative process. When you boil it down, we're creating a tool to create boundless sources of energy.” We spoke with Material's CEO Gabe Elias, the winningest American in Formula One history, about his journey from F1 engineering to 3D printing, the untapped potential of custom-shaped batteries, and revolutionizing energy storage in consumer electronics. As a 7-time Formula One World Champion design engineer, Elias brings unique expertise to Material's HYBRID3D print technology. Material's innovative approach creates custom-shaped battery systems that can increase energy capacity by up to 300% while using 15% less space, transforming product design for advanced mobile and AI-powered devices. https://lnkd.in/ggpcwsCB #DeepTech #Batteries #Energy #AI #Manufacturing #F1 #FormulaOne | HAX, Pathbreaker Ventures, Honda, Mercedes-AMG GmbH, University of Miami, Oxford Brookes University