Month: September 2018

Sponsor Spotlight: Siemens

Posted on September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 by McAneany, Ryan

Today's Sponsor Spotlight is Siemens. They are a global company that focuses on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. Siemens is one of the worlds largest producers in energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies. Siemens has been a name in internationality and world wide presence for over 170 years. They have office buildings, warehouses, research and development facilities or sales offices in almost every country/region in the world.

UConn FSAE is grateful to have Siemens as a sponsor of our team. They have generously provided our team with Star CCM + CFD software that helps us model parts and improve aerodynamic efficiency of our vehicle. Their software has and will continue to be integral to our success; especially in the task of building an aerodynamic package. We thank Siemens for their support and being apart of our team!

More information about Siemens is available on their website: https://www.siemens.com

Sponsor Spotlight: Global Steering Systems

Posted on September 22, 2018September 22, 2018 by Pac, Cassius

Today's Sponsor Spotlight is Global Steering Systems. GSS is an international company that makes steering system components for major automotive manufacturers, including Ford, Chrysler, GM, Tesla and more. They have facilities worldwide, including locations in the United States, Brazil, China and Poland.

UConn Formula SAE has had multiple team members work summer internships at GSS. Our team members worked in manufacturing, design and testing. This allowed our members to get hands on automotive experience, while giving GSS the opportunity to work with young engineers.

This year Global Steering Systems is assisting UConn Formula SAE purchase new Yamaha R6 crate engines to help give us a competitive edge over our competition. We're proud to have GSS as part of our team, and we want to thank them for their continued support!

More information about GSS is available on their website: http://www.globalsteering.com/

UConn Formula SAE Welcomes 3D Connexion

Posted on September 15, 2018September 22, 2018 by Pac, Cassius

Designing a Formula SAE car requires students with innovative minds and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) skills. Normal computer mice allow students to create these CAD models proficiently, but 3D Connexion takes the design process to the next level. With their "Space Mouse" products, 3D Connexion allow CAD users to rotate 3D computer models with ease as they perfect their designs. This allows UConn Formula SAE's student to spend less time moving through a drawing itself, and more time designing. Simply put, 3D Connexion's products allow for extremely efficient use of our CAD programs, and we're happy to have to welcome their technology to the team!

To learn more about 3D Connexion, visit their website! https://www.3dconnexion.com/