In this article In Formula 1, the steering system does not merely affect driver feel — it determines lap times. A progressive steering rack — with a continuously varying gear ratio — combines an indirect, effort-conserving ratio in the straight-ahead position with a highly direct response in the steered range. What sounds constructively elegant places […]
Gear Design Optimisation – Humbel Engineering Toolbox
Gearbox optimisation with the Humbel Engineering Toolbox: The best solution for your drive application When standard approaches reach their limits, a structured variant analysis — which considers the entire system, from gear geometry to housing stiffness — identifies the optimal solution for your gearbox design. At a Glance The challenge: Gear system optimisation is a […]
Formula Student Meets Swiss Precision Manufacturing: Why Humbel Develops and Manufactures Planetary Gearboxes for the Next Generation of Engineers
When students design, build, and race a complete formula car within a single year, it is about more than engineering knowledge. It is about passion, ambition — and decisions made under real pressure. That is why Humbel is actively involved in Formula Student. Many of the engineers at Humbel have gone through exactly this process […]
Maximum Power on Minimal Space: How We Support You with High Power Density Transmission Solutions
In today’s competitive landscape, engineers face increasing pressure to deliver