GLS is one of the biggest players in the shipping industry. Aside from being a titan of industry, GLS aims to constantly evolve, innovate and grow. Topics such as sustainability cannot be overlooked and are actively considered and tackled in the company. To Aero, GLS is the main strategical sponsor, and supplies the funding, advice and platform for the initial use case of package-delivery. Our solution fits perfectly within the vision of GLS and by actively working together faster and better progress can be booked. To this end, strategic advice is given on how the technological development of Aero can be properly implemented in the world of shipping, and how developments can be steered towards the right direction.

The Eindhoven University of Technology is one of the major frontrunners in Dutch (and even worldwide) technical education and research. By closely collaborating with partners in public and private setting, research is converted to meaningful solutions. Two of the most important cornerstones of the TU/e, enabling students to develop themselves optimally and advancing technology for the benefit of society, are perfectly captured within student teams and thereby Aero. Both founding teams of Aero, Bluejay and Syfly, were founded by TU/e students, and were greatly supported by the TU/e since their establishment. Similarly, Aero is given continued support by the TU/e, both in terms of resources like funding and housing, and knowledge in the form of guidance and trainings. This way, the TU/e supports its students within Aero to achieve the unimaginable.

Bossard Group is a globally recognized company specializing in fastening solutions, engineering, and logistics services. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Bossard has a significant presence worldwide, providing a broad range of products and services to various industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and manufacturing. Their comprehensive approach, combining high-quality products, innovative engineering, and efficient logistics, gives them a competitive edge compared to other multinationals in the industry.

Epsilon3 modernizes missions by building the industry standard of operational software. Epsilon3’s software platform manages complex operational procedures, parts and inventory, operations scheduling and tracking, all while maintaining data records and full traceability, saving operators time and reducing errors. The platform supports a majority of a project’s life cycle from builds, through integration and testing through live operations.

Our collaboration with the Urban Air Mobility Hub at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven provides a perfect urban testing environment for our drones. With controlled access and guidance on certifications, we can optimize our drone technologies for urban scenarios and contribute to the advancement of urban air mobility.

Infinite Simulation Solutions is ANSYS Elite Channel Partner in the Benelux and part of the 4ITEGO Group. For more than 25 years, Infinite Simulation Systems has been active in the field of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) with the focus on Finite Element Method.

Simulations are crucial to test and optimize the innovative solutions of today and tomorrow. Using the advanced simulation solutions from ANSYS, Infinite helps you with improving the quality of your products, reduce costs and decrease time to market. Next to this, the company advises and supports companies in all industries to reduce product development lead time, improve process & product quality and increase profitability through state-of-the-art Ansys simulation solutions.

For us, their ANSYS simulation tools play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, performance of our aerospace systems and components throughout the design and development process.

KPN, as a leading provider of Internet of Things (IoT) services, offers us the connectivity we need to establish a robust and reliable communication infrastructure for our drone fleet. The wide coverage of KPN's network ensures that our drones can stay connected even in remote areas, allowing us to explore and operate in various environments.

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By partnering with Maxon, we gain access to their extensive range of top-of-the-line drive systems. Their motors are known for their exceptional quality, precision, and reliability, making them an ideal choice for our drone propulsion needs. With Maxon's drive systems, we can ensure that our drones have powerful and efficient propulsion, enabling them to achieve optimal flight performance and maneuverability.

Mitsubishi Chemical Europe is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Group. The company, with headquarters in Düsseldorf, offers and sells highly developed chemical-based products. The portfolio includes performance polymers, carbon fiber & composites, polyester films, aluminum and metal composite sheets as well as semiconductor solutions for a wide range of industries. In an additional role as regional headquarters for Europe, Located in Frankfurt, it promotes the exchange between group companies in Europe and management in Japan.

PCB Connect B.V. is one of the leading suppliers of Printed Circuit Boards. The company is a long established and globally positioned supplier of Printed Circuit Boards whose mission is to utilize its long experience and history to increase its customers competitiveness and improve their time to market.

Using its experience of global logistics along with an in-depth understanding of their customers data, PCB Connect B.V. becomes an integral part of your supply chain, with a focus on long term collaboration and success.

ST is a global semiconductor leader delivering intelligent and energy-efficient products and solutions that power the electronics at the heart of everyday life. ST’s products are found everywhere today, and together with their customers, the company enables smarter driving and smarter factories, cities and homes, along with the next generation of mobile and Internet of Things devices. By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.

Volz Servos was founded in 1983 for designing and marketing electro mechanical actuators. Since then, their innovations in performance and compact design have met customers‘ demands for maximized torque and speed, efficiency, reliability and endurance – making Volz actuators an excellent choice.

When they started developing actuators in 1983, the market for them was still comparatively manageable. Today it is more exuberant and future-oriented than ever. Particularly when it comes to air mobility and cargo, a world that is becoming increasingly dense demands solutions that create room for progress.

Drones, for example, are now capable of revolutionizing both local and supra-regional transport systems. With their know-how, Volz Servos provides proven technology that can also easily go into series production.

With over 40 years of experience in the development, manufacture and delivery of actuators for a wide range of applications - from medical to robotics to UAV - Volz Servos has built the good reputation on which their customers around the world rely on these days.

Würth Elektronik is a highly successful company within the Würth Group. It's the top choice for many developers and manufacturers from various industries. By partnering with them, they provide Aero with electronic components, printed circuit boards, and smart power and control systems.

Parts Inventory and BOM Management Software for Electronics and such

Easy Composites Ltd is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials to individuals, businesses and educational institutions.

Our extensive selection of materials ranges from everyday composites supplies to hard-to-find advanced materials, all sourced from leading manufactures around the world. Additionally, our comprehensive selection of composites tools and equipment ensures that technologies such as vacuum bagging, resin infusion, pre-preg, CNC tooling and rapid prototyping are as accessible and achievable and possible.

The Easy Composites team are passionate about advanced composites and what they can help people to achieve.

We believe in sharing knowledge, not protecting it and work tirelessly to evaluate, understand and perfect new processes and techniques that we can then share through our store, guides, video tutorials and forum.

OpenProject is the leading free and open source project management software. As a web-based solution it gives all team members access to all project-related information from anywhere at any time. OpenProject supports your projects throughout the whole life cycle with any chosen project management methodology - agile, tradition or hybrid.

WorkWear4All supplies industrial clothing, workwear and work shoes for various industries. Among other things, they supply medical workwear, representative workwear, clothing for security, food clothing for the food industry, construction, industry, transport and logistics clothing, mechanic's clothing and workwear for landscapers. This year, WorkWear4All is the official clothing sponsor of Aero Team Eindhoven.

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