Partners | Team Polar

OUR PARTNERS

With a mission to construct an alternate vehicle to pursue research in Antarctica, we are grateful to collaborate with various companies and institutes. Their support allows Team Polar to continue to connect with students, researchers and industry. The names for the tiers of support are insipired by penguin names and their order reflects the height of those species. Thus, the levels are in decreasing order of height: Emperor, Gentoo, Chinstrap, Adélie.

EMPEROR

NXP designs purpose-built, rigorously tested technologies that enable devices to sense, think, connect and act intelligently to improve people's daily lives. As our digitally-enhanced world is evolving to anticipate and automate people’s needs, NXP strives to engage, protect and respect our relationship with the world.

The Eindhoven University of Technology is where all of Team Polar's members study and obtain their degree. It is also the home of our team, as we are located on their campus. The university supports us financially, gives us space to operate and shares expertise with us, allowing us to get closer to building the Antarctic rover.

TNO offers diverse consulting to our team, primarily aiding battery development. Their testing facilities are crucial for Antarctic resilience testing, ensuring components endure extreme conditions.

GENTOO

RS Components, your one-stop-shop for all components in the field of electronics, electrical engineering, automation, mechanical engineering and more. More than 700,000 products from more than 2,500 brands, including our own RS PRO brand, which guarantees great value for money.

Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (EIRES) facilitates the collaborative development and swift deployment of new technologies and devices by bringing together TU/e researchers working on materials, systems, and processes for energy storage and conversion.

TU/e innovation Space is the center of expertise for Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) and student entrepreneurship at TU/e, a learning hub for education innovation and an open community where students, researchers, industry, and societal organizations can exchange knowledge and develop responsible solutions to real world-challenges.

Baeken leads impactful projects in high-tech innovation, energy transition, area development, and infrastructure, with a strong focus on sustainability. By integrating data-driven project controls and aligning stakeholder interests, we drive responsible decision-making. Our people-centered culture fosters collaboration, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with positive societal impact.

Altair is a a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, HPC, and data analytics. Altair Units offer unmatched power and flexibility by letting you run software and workloads from anywhere.

Snickers Workwear has changed a lot since it was a small Swedish company in the 1970s that radically transformed workwear. But just like back then, today we focus on making working life better, smarter, and safer. That is the reason for our existence.

Septentrio designs and manufactures multi-frequency multi-constellation GPS/GNSS positioning technology for demanding applications. Our receivers are known for their outstanding performance, high level of security and resilience in challenging environments. That is why our products serve in safety-critical applications and are part of critical infrastructure around the world.

SuperB provides the most robust, safe and easy-to-use lithium batteries. They are ambitious, hungry for success and passionate in our work. To deliver first-class quality they focus on their customers, processes and products. They are driven by empowerment and are 100% dedicated and invest in the relationship with their customers.

CHINSTRAP

Avular accelerates the creation of mobile robot applications with modular autonomy kits that shape a bright future for all.

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Würth Elektronik is a globally recognized company specializing in the development and distribution of electronic and electromechanical components. They offer a wide array of high-quality components, circuit board solutions, and technical expertise to support the design and manufacturing of electronic systems and devices.

Gochermann Solar Technology is a manufacturer of custom solar arrays with very special features required in solar race events such as the Australian World Solar Challenge and other events around the globe, powering cars, boats and airplanes. Our arrays meet all requirements with respect to optical, mechanical, and electrical properties.

Sugatsune was founded in 1930 in downtown Tokyo. Today the company has subsidiaries all over the world and is a leading manufacturer for industrial hardware components such as hinges, handles, casters, linear slide mechanisms and much more.

Altium is transforming the Electronics Industry with Innovative PCB Design Software. Altium software tools empower and connect PCB designers, part suppliers and manufacturers to develop and manufacture electronics products faster and more efficiently than ever before.

At De Uithof in The Hague, you'll find a tremendous amount of (sporting) entertainment under one roof. The largest indoor sports center in Europe offers a wide range of activities, including winter activities and outings such as go-karting, laser tag, and various team games.

ADELIE

Kitech Recruitment supports partners from the industrial sector through the recruitment & selection of engineers and managers.

Siemens is the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe focused on infrastructure, transport, and healthcare.

Mobeye is manufacturer of 4G remote monitoring products, for measuring, alarming, controlling and logging.

Imperx is a leading provider of high-performance industrial cameras and imaging solutions for diverse applications.

Drukbedrijf is a trusted printing company offering a wide range of professional printing services and solutions.

Nijkerk Electronics is a Dutch company that designs and produces electronic components and systems for various industries.

Epic is a specialist in the field of innovation advice, financing and subsidies. Epiic's experts support us in the search for suitable financing resources to realize our project. Epic is looking at both national and European subsidy options. They also support us in finding partners to achieve our goals.

For Life. For the World. For the Better.

These three phrases together form the motto of our University Fund. They represent our ambition to contribute to the solution of societal issues. As Eindhoven University Fund, we therefore support researchers and students.

Marple is a cloud-based time series data analysis platform for engineering teams. It offers powerful data visualization and analysis for sensor data coming from tests and or experiments. The fast and interactive time series plots enable you to dynamically navigate through your data.

AQC is a trusted provider of high-tech interconnection solutions, specializing in prototyping, development, and production. With facilities around the world, AQC offers a full range of services, from engineering support to large-scale PCB manufacturing, all while adhering to the highest quality standards.