The Third Angle
Best Business Podcast (Gold), British Podcast Awards 2023
How do you build a fully electric motorcycle with no compromises on performance? How can we truly experience what the virtual world feels like? What does it take to design the first commercially available flying car? And how do you build a lightsaber? These are some of the questions this podcast answers as we share the moments where digital transforms physical, and meet the brilliant minds behind some of the most innovative products around the world - each powered by PTC technology.
The Third Angle
YCOM: Leading the way in high-performance e-scooter innovation
“Our vision is to be a fast track developer of advanced mobility products.”
In this episode of Third Angle, we take a guided tour of the YCOM HQ, a leader in motorsports engineering and lightweight composites. Join us as we explore how founder Nicola Scimeca is changing the automotive industry, overseeing every aspect from concept to completion.
Discover how YCOM pioneered the world's first fleet of racing e-scooters for the Electric Scooter Championship (ESC) and learn about their unique approach to product development, which involves rapid prototyping and collaboration with former MotoGP riders. Born in 2008, YCOM has expanded its expertise beyond motorsports into the automotive, marine, and aerospace sectors, becoming a globally recognized leader in lightweight composite structures. With a focus on sustainability, they’re paving the way for a more eco-friendly future through the use of natural fiber materials alongside carbon fiber.
Tune in to hear how YCOM is setting new standards for innovation and safety in micro-mobility and the exciting developments on the horizon.
Find out more about YCOM here.
Find out more about Windchill here and CREO here.
Your host is Paul Haimes from industrial software company PTC.
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This is an 18Sixty production for PTC. Executive producer is Jacqui Cook. Sound design and editing by Rema Mukena. Location recording by Mark Dezzani. And music by Rowan Bishop.
