Since 2018, WTR has turned to AMETEK’s world-class businesses for specialized solutions to their complex challenges. The latest collaboration features AMETEK Programmable Power – a designer and manufacturer of AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, application-specific power subsystems, and compliance test solutions – which partnered with WTR to address the team’s power management challenges.

The Challenge

Enhancing Endurance

Following a season of integrating new equipment and addressing technical challenges, WTR identified the need for more reliable and precise power management solutions to enhance their race-day efficiency and performance.

During the 2024 season, WTR faced recurring problems with charging their race car’s low-voltage system. On several occasions, the cars arrived at the grid with dangerously low battery levels, risking race delays or the potential to not even start the race. This limitation underscored the need for a robust and precise power management system to ensure seamless race-day operations.

The Solution

Powering Optimal Performance

WTR collaborated with AMETEK Programmable Power to integrate their XG Series of programmable power supplies into their operations. These supplies offered key features, including robust feedback systems, adjustable voltage and current outputs, and fault detection. At a test session at Daytona International Speedway, the team used these power supplies to charge their race car batteries at optimal rates consistently.

AMETEK Programmable Power’s XG Series has significantly enhanced WTR’s preparedness and operational efficiency. By ensuring stable, adjustable, and monitored power delivery, these supplies have eliminated previous battery-related concerns. This partnership further exemplifies how cutting-edge AMETEK technology can address specific challenges, ultimately driving success in high-stakes environments.

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