Posted to News on 19th Aug 2026, 10:08
Bollhoff supplies technology for the CTU Student Formula Team
Bollhoff is supporting the EFORCE Prague Formula team from the Czech Technical University (CVUT) in Prague in the development of the CTU.26 autonomous electric single-seater. ONSERT and RIVKLE technologies contribute to the precise and efficient handling of composite parts and the assembly of selected vehicle components.
The EFORCE Prague Formula team has long been developing and building race cars for international Formula Student competitions. For the 2026 season, it has created a new autonomous electric single-seater, the CTU.26, which is 10 kilograms lighter than the previous model.
The car's development also brought about design changes and optimisation in the areas of aerodynamics and materials used. Therefore, precision, reliability, and careful handling of structural materials are essential when working with composite parts and assembling individual components.
ONSERT UV handlamp technology was used in the production of selected parts of the vehicle. In the field of carbon composites and lightweight construction, it is not only the functionality of the joining solution that is important, but also the suitability of the process for sensitive materials and demanding design requirements. ONSERT technology thus supported precise, fast, and gentle work with the vehicle's composite parts.
Another technology used was the RIVKLE NEO B109 battery-powered rivet gun, which supported assembly operations on car components. Its main advantages are mobility, ease of use, and efficient operation in situations where components need to be joined quickly, precisely, and reliably. This is particularly important during the development and ongoing optimisation of a racing single-seater.
The collaboration with EFORCE Prague Formula demonstrates that Bollhoff technologies have a place not only in mass industrial production but also in the development of prototype and race cars. The team unveiled its new CTU.26 single-seater in May 2026 at the Prague Planetarium and plans to compete with it throughout the season at the FS Czech race in Most, the FS Spain race in Barcelona, the FS Germany race at the Hockenheimring, and the FSAE Italy race in Varano de' Melegari.
For Bollhoff, this collaboration represents both a technical benefit and support for future experts who combine technical knowledge, innovation, and practical experience in a real-world project.
