PARTNERS AND COLLABORATIONS
In addition to the University, many other local and international companies are collaborating with us, providing many services that are indispensable to us.
Thanks to the support of external companies we are able to think big and always look for the best solution to every question that engineering design poses to us, while ensuring the visibility of their brands on an international and industry stage.
GOLD PARTNERS
Aitronik is an Italian company founded in 2017 with the aim of helping vehicle manufacturers robotize their cars. Over the years has developed and integrated software and sensor architectures to build AI systems in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), aircraft, agricultural robots and more. Their business philosophy? The idea that autonomous robots represent an opportunity for a more efficient, safer and less polluted world.
Founded in 1977 in Ponte a Egola (Pisa), ITALPROGETTI has grown over the years, establishing itself as a leading company worldwide in the tannery sector, with the production of polypropylene barrels and automation systems, and with the design and construction of systems of effluent treatment. People are the main point of their business vision, both as a resource and as a customer, but also in the teamwork that unites the company, collaborators and suppliers.
SILVER PARTNERS
PermTech produces instruments for measuring the permeability of different gases in pharmaceutical and beverage packaging. The instruments are produced in close cooperation with some leader sector companies, with a special care in matching the needs of the industrial R&D and the quality control labs.
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AvMap was born in 1994 in Carrara, Tuscany, within the TWS group, active in the assisted navigation sector since 1984. In 30 years of activity, AvMap has led the development of GPS technology in every mobility sector. AvMap's activities then extend into precision agriculture, automotive electronics, telematics and IoT in any environment.
BFD Electrical Systems Srl is a leading company in the photovoltaic sector, in the maintenance of automated systems and in the design and installation of electrical systems. They collaborate with major national companies on their construction sites in Italy and around the world, and their mission is to promote the adoption of renewable energy, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the energetic needs of their customers.
The company offered us the bus for the trip to Aachen.
BRONZE PARTNERS
Metis 3DLab is a company that offers a comprehensive service for 3D printing and manufacturing of laminated components in carbon, Kevlar, and fiberglass, from design to post-production.
It has been one of the main supporters of the team since the previous edition of the Air Cargo Challenge, assisting us in the creation of parts through additive manufacturing with polymers, such as molds for constructing aerodynamic surfaces in composite material.
Centro Stampa Faccini is a digital printing center specialized in printing and graphics services in various areas of visual communication. The company supports customers in choosing the product best suited to their needs by providing experience and high-quality products.
The company gave us a discount on t-shirts and stickers for our drone.
Carrozzeria LUNGARNO di Fiorello Domenico offers services on every car brand, guaranteeing maximum professionality and seriousness. For over 30 years they've been meeting customer expectations, guaranteeing durability and quality at a fair price. In particular, Carrozzeria LUNGARNO will help us in the finishing and painting steps of the aircraft.
SUPPORTERS
Heli Center, by Fabio and Massimo Livi, has been present in the world of radio-controlled modeling for over 30 years. Many years of competitions in the aeromodelling sector offer expertise in various sectors with a continuous search for innovative products and techniques.
In particular, Fabio and Massimo Livi are providing us with support in choosing the best solutions for our aircraft.
Ansys is one of the leading software on the market for engineering simulation in industrial contexts.
It contributes to the project’s development by providing a tailored package of advanced-level software licenses for various simulation modules, according to the team’s requirements.
In particular, we have utilized and will mainly use modules for CFD and structural FEM simulation.
Exel Composites provides pultruded composite solutions for various sectors. The company stands out for its collaborative approach, innovation, and commitment to global sustainable solutions.
Exel Composites supplied us with high-quality carbon tubes and rods along with targeted assistance in selecting these products.
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Matt3D is a company based in Arezzo that deals with the design, printing and finishing of 3D parts. Their FDM 3D printers feature a wide variety of printing solutions: from PLA and ABS for rapid prototyping, to high-performance materials such as Kevlar and carbon fiber.
In particular, the company contributed to the project through discounts on some pieces.
The FILOALFA® brand belongs to MAIP COMPOUNDING S.R.L., the business division of MAIP GROUP for advanced technopolymer compounding. Starting from 2021, it is also specialized in the production and distribution of 3D printing extremely high quality filaments, that are resistant and versatile.
In particular, FILOALFA® gave us a 40% discount on polymer filaments for 3D printing.
Sorvolando Compositi deals with the sale of products for construction in composite materials. The company offers assistance to customers and follows their needs by offering high quality products Made in Italy and Made in Germany.
The company contributed to the project by cutting the ribs for our drone.
ISTITUZIONAL PARTNERS
The University of Pisa, naturally, is the main supporter of the team.
It contributes to the initiative by providing the necessary spaces for project development and with dedicated funds, covering all expenses.
Additionally, thanks to the university licenses, the team has access to the latest version of:
• Dassault Systemes’ CAD design software, SOLIDWORKS;
• MathWorks’ numeric computing environment software, MATLAB.
EUROAVIA (European Association of Aerospace Students) is an European association founded in 1959, which brings together students of aerospace engineering and related disciplines.
It is one of the main sponsors of the Air Cargo Challenge, and most of our team members are part of it.
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Furthermore, EUROAVIA Pisa helped us in approaching sponsors and in finding new members for our team.
The Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering (DICI) of the University of Pisa unifies the departments of aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, industrial chemistry and materials science, mechanical, nuclear engineering and part of the civil engineering department. Multidisciplinarity is one of the distinctive elements of the Department, which collaborates with private companies and public institutions to provide innovative solutions to the local and national production system.
The Department helped the team through a donation that will allow us to cover some project expenses.
