{"id":23243,"date":"2026-02-18T21:11:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/?post_type=cpt_case_study&#038;p=23243"},"modified":"2026-08-25T14:22:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T21:22:50","slug":"berkley-case-study","status":"publish","type":"cpt_case_study","link":"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/case-studies\/berkley-case-study","title":{"rendered":"Formula Electric Berkley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.section-hero .opacity-75 {display: none;}\n.post-content .wp-block-image {\n    max-width: none !important;\n}\n.max-w-7xl {\n  max-width: 80rem\n}\n\n.gap-6 {\n  gap: 1.5rem\n}\n\n.rounded-2xl {\n  border-radius: 1rem\n}\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n    .fct-nav-ebook-item {\n        padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1956\" height=\"1100\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/featured-img-brekley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23255 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.5%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-grey-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"font-museo-700\" style=\"color: #76787A;\">Industry:<\/span> Automotive &amp; EV, Climate Tech<br><br><span class=\"font-museo-700\" style=\"color: #76787A;\">Platform:<\/span> Student-led, end-to-end vehicle development (CAD, simulation, electrical and mechanical design, manufacturing, in-house assembly, testing, competition)<br><br><span class=\"font-museo-700\" style=\"color: #76787A;\">Use Case:<\/span> Precision CNC machining, advanced materials, tight tolerances, DFM guidance to support rapid iteration and competition readiness under budget and time constraints<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>50% cost reduction<\/strong> on four components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 month faster<\/strong> to first drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brake test passed<\/strong> after prior-year failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 4rem;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"1250\" data-id=\"23253\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-brekley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23253 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"636\" data-id=\"23252\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gear-img-brekley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23252 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"570\" data-id=\"23251\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/part-iamge-brekley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23251 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"intro\">A Faster Track to Race Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formula Electric at Berkeley (FEB) is a fully student-run engineering team that designs and builds an F1-style electric race car from the ground up each year to compete in Formula SAE Electric.&nbsp;<br><br>For the 2025 season, the team faced aggressive deadlines, complex safety and inspection requirements, and limited in-house manufacturing capacity.&nbsp;<br><br>By partnering with Fictiv, FEB gained access to production-quality machining and engineering guidance that helped optimize designs for manufacturability, reduce costs, and deliver precision parts they could trust\u2014putting the team on track for earlier testing and a breakthrough performance at competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"bg-grey-100 py-12 px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 rounded-2xl max-w-7xl mx-auto mt-10\">\n\n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 md:grid-cols-3\">\n\n      <!-- Card 1 -->\n      <div class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg p-8 text-center\">\n        \n        <div class=\"flex justify-center mb-6\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Button-copy.png\" alt=\"Cost Icon\" class=\"h-16 w-16 lazyload\">\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3 class=\"text-16 font-museo-700 text-grey-darker mb-3\">\n          50% lower costs\n        <\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"text-grey-8c text-base leading-relaxed\">\n          Cost reduction on 4 critical components\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Card 2 -->\n      <div class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg p-8 text-center\">\n        \n        <div class=\"flex justify-center mb-6\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Button-copy-2.png\" alt=\"Time Icon\" class=\"h-16 w-16 lazyload\">\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3 class=\"text-16 font-museo-700 text-grey-darker mb-3\">\n          1 month earlier\n        <\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"text-grey-8c text-base leading-relaxed\">\n          First drive vs. previous seasons\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Card 3 -->\n      <div class=\"bg-white rounded-2xl shadow-lg p-8 text-center\">\n        \n        <div class=\"flex justify-center mb-6\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Button-copy-3.png\" alt=\"Milestone Icon\" class=\"h-16 w-16 lazyload\">\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h3 class=\"text-16 font-museo-700 text-grey-darker mb-3\">\n          Key milestone achieved\n        <\/h3>\n\n        <p class=\"text-grey-8c text-base leading-relaxed\">\n          Successful brake test vs. last year\u2019s setback\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fictiv x Formula Electric at Berkeley | Drive Series Ep. 1: Building the Car\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Uc-8D_wvSQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"team\">Meet the Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formula Electric at Berkeley is a student-run engineering organization at the University of California, Berkeley, dedicated to designing, building, and racing a fully electric, formula-style race car.&nbsp;<br><br>With a team of more than 150 students across mechanical, electrical, software, and operations disciplines, the team completes a full design-to-manufacture vehicle cycle annually to compete in Formula SAE Electric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1958\" height=\"894\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/team-img-img-berkley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23244 lazyload\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Members of Formula Electric at Berkeley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWorking with sponsors like Fictiv really helps us create a car that we otherwise couldn\u2019t\u2014a car that\u2019s much faster, much more optimized.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Toshko Andreev, President, FEB<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFictiv is able to come in and make these parts for us. It\u2019s incredible because they\u2019re able to hit really high tolerancing, amazing finishing. They just do such a good job on the parts. So we don\u2019t have to worry about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Duncan Ritchie, Chief Mechanical Engineer, FEB<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"setback\">Rebuilding After Last Year\u2019s Setback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every season, FEB begins with a clean-sheet design, requiring the team to re-engineer the entire vehicle within a one-year cycle.&nbsp;<br><br>For 2025, the team introduced major architectural changes, including downsizing wheel assemblies from 13 inches to 10 inches. This decision improved performance potential but forced a complete redesign of the brake system, requiring smaller rotors that still needed to withstand extreme mechanical loads and pass strict inspection tests.<br><br>At the same time, the accumulator (high-voltage battery pack) presented its own challenges. The team needed structural components made from a highly specific polycarbonate material chosen for its thermal and electrical insulation properties\u2014critical for safety and compliance. These parts required tight tolerances to integrate with off-the-shelf components, but over-specifying tolerances risked driving up costs beyond the team\u2019s budget.<br><br>With limited student shop capabilities, no margin for error, and the pressure of past inspection failures\u2014including a brake pedal failure that halted their competition run the previous year\u2014the team needed an engineering and manufacturing partner they could rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"1208\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/car-img-berkley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23250 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"882\" height=\"544\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/car-with-driver-img-berkley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23249 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"882\" height=\"634\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/car-sloseup-berkley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23248 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fictiv x Formula Electric at Berkeley | Drive Series Ep. 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l92HQHgutiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"finish-line\">Engineering With the Finish Line in Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fictiv worked closely with Formula Electric at Berkeley as a true engineering partner. The team leveraged Fictiv\u2019s precision CNC machining capabilities to manufacture complex brake components, structural battery rails, and other high-performance parts that were beyond FEB\u2019s in-house manufacturing capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1958\" height=\"1208\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/presentaion-berkley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23247 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFictiv helps us an enormous amount with manufacturing all our parts that are too complex or have too many requirements for us to make in-house, with students that don\u2019t have as much experience, time, and knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Toshko Andreev, President, FEB<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In parallel, Fictiv engineers collaborated directly with FEB team leads to review designs and tolerances. Through detailed DFM conversations, Fictiv helped identify where tolerances could be relaxed without impacting performance or safety, reducing machining complexity and cost. In one instance, these adjustments cut the cost of four critical parts by approximately 50%, a huge win for a student team operating under tight budget constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s a fantastic learning experience to be able to talk with engineers at Fictiv, to work with them and learn about real life [collaboration between] production, manufacturing, and the people assembling.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Duncan Ritchie, Chief Mechanical Engineer, FEB<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe had a lot of back and forth with [Samson Olanrewaju, Technical Applications Engineer at Fictiv] and the rest of the Fictiv team about how we could optimize our design to make it the most manufacturing-friendly and help us cut down on our quotes.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Arundhati Parikh, Brakes &amp; Ergonomics Lead, FEB<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fictiv also supported material selection and machining strategies for the specialized polycarbonate used in the accumulator, ensuring parts met insulation and safety requirements while remaining manufacturable and cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1958\" height=\"1208\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/car-engine-berkley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23246 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFictiv helped us figure out how to save cost\u2014we needed to use a very specific material that was really strong and durable, but also completely thermally and electrically insulated. They also helped us machine that polycarbonate with really good tolerances to make sure that it fits with our<br>off-the-shelf parts, but it&#8217;s also not too tight where it&#8217;s too expensive. Thank you Fictiv for our structural parts!\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014Adrita Chakraborty, Accumulator Mechanical Lead, FEB<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fct-anchor-ebook\" id=\"momentum\" style=\"margin-top: 2.3rem\">Momentum When It Mattered Most<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Fictiv\u2019s support, Formula Electric at Berkeley achieved major technical and competitive milestones. The team reduced part costs by up to 50% on select components, and with production-ready parts delivered on time and to spec, FEB was able to assemble major vehicle systems on schedule and begin testing earlier than ever before. The car was driving a full month earlier than in previous seasons, giving the team valuable time to diagnose issues, collect data, and refine performance ahead of competition.<br><br>At Formula SAE Electric, the results were \u201ca dream come true\u201d. The team successfully passed the brake test, a critical safety inspection barrier that had ended last year\u2019s competition run and impacted team members\u2019 confidence as engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1958\" height=\"1208\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/car-img-brekley-case-study.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23245 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat was the first time in club history I could hear everyone screaming.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Daniel Municio, Autonomous Software Lead, FEB<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fictiv x Formula Electric at Berkeley | Drive Series Ep. 3\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M7F86CJ-ELE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond competition results, the partnership provided students with hands-on exposure to real-world manufacturing tradeoffs, cross-functional communication, and production-quality engineering. These essential skills and knowledge will carry forward into their careers after Berkeley\u2014so wherever they go next, they\u2019re already in race trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt was a dream come true. I am grateful for this whole experience. It wouldn\u2019t have happened without Fictiv. They didn\u2019t just help us manufacture\u2014they helped guide us into what materials we\u2019d best choose. It\u2019s incredibly important to have a good fundamental basis of the car. We couldn\u2019t have done that without Fictiv.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Duncan Ritchie, Chief Mechanical Engineer, FEB<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With expert DFM guidance, advanced machining capabilities, and F1-fast iteration cycles, Fictiv supports innovators working under the toughest constraints. Whether you\u2019re still in the prototype stage or lining up at the starting grid for full-scale production, we\u2019re here to help your team move faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fictiv.com\/signup\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"color: white !important; text-decoration: none\" rel=\"noopener\">Accelerate Your Next Project With Fictiv \u2192<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-Uc-8D_wvSQ\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"color: white !important; text-decoration: none\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Case Study Video \u2192<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4\"><span class=\"text-32\"><span class=\"text-teal-light\">Engineering Under Pressure:<\/span> How Formula Electric at Berkeley Accelerated Testing, Cut Costs, and Cleared Inspection With Fictiv<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-16\">A 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