June 19, 2025 Fathom Manufacturing Partners with Gopher Motorsports

Fathom Digital Manufacturing fuels the future of engineering with Gopher Motorsports Partnership.

Hartland, WI – Fathom Digital Manufacturing, a premier contract manufacturing partner specialized in complex, high-value manufacturing, is proud to partner with Gopher Motorsports, the University of Minnesota’s Formula SAE team. As part of this collaboration, Fathom is providing precision-machined suspension components to help bring the team’s 2025 Formula SAE race car to life.

Formula SAE is no ordinary competition, it’s a high-stakes, real-world engineering challenge where student teams design, build, and race open-wheel, open-cockpit, Formula-style cars. Teams are scored on their vehicle’s performance in multiple dynamic events, as well as on their ability to present and defend their engineering and business decisions. A panel of industry experts evaluates each team’s design choices, technical execution, and overall project strategy, making it an intensive and comprehensive test of engineering excellence.

“Gopher Motorsports gives us the chance to take everything we’re learning and apply it in a real, hands-on way,” said Ryan Swanson, President of Gopher Motorsports. “Building a race car from scratch isn’t something you can fully understand until you do it. Support from partners like Fathom helps us take our designs to the next level and prepares us for what engineering is really like after graduation.”

Gopher Motorsports is deep in development for the upcoming competition, which will take place at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, from June 16-21, 2025. Over 100 teams from around the world will put their designs to the test in a battle of speed, strategy, and engineering ingenuity. With Fathom’s support, the Gopher Motorsports team will fine-tune and validate their vehicle’s subsystems throughout the spring, pushing their design to peak performance.

“At Fathom, we’re passionate about the future of manufacturing, and there’s no better way to invest in that future than by supporting ambitious engineering students tackling real-world challenges,” said Mike Clark, Director of Commercial Operations at Fathom. “Formula SAE is an incredible opportunity for students to bridge the gap between theory and application, designing, building, and competing with a high-performance race car while navigating the complexities of project management and teamwork. That hands-on experience is invaluable, and we’re thrilled to play a role in it.”

Formula SAE alumni are highly sought after by leading companies for their hands-on experience and ability to develop high-performance, precision-engineered products. Through this partnership, Fathom helps shape the next generation of engineering talent while reinforcing its commitment to innovation, education, and cutting-edge manufacturing.

About Fathom Digital Manufacturing
Fathom is a premier contract manufacturer headquartered in Hartland, Wisconsin, with 9 additional locations across the U.S., offering over 25 advanced manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication.

At the forefront of digital manufacturing, Fathom provides high-quality, scalable, and expert-driven solutions, with a commitment to precision and reliability. Our white-glove service goes beyond traditional contract manufacturing, offering hands-on expertise, proactive collaboration, and unwavering dedication to quality at every stage. With a robust international network for outsourced overseas manufacturing, Fathom gives you the flexibility to choose the best production option, whether domestic or global. Learn more at www.fathommfg.com.

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