:: 2009 Sponsors ::
Activities Board at Columbia
www.columbia.edu/cu/abc
ABC

The Activities Board at Columbia (ABC) is the governing board that oversees Columbia FSAE as an undergraduate student group on campus. There are currently 155 organizations recognized by ABC, including cultural clubs, performance groups, publications, and special events.

Aurora Bearing Company
www.aurorabearing.com
Aurora Bearing Company

Founded by a group of bearing professionals with backgrounds in all aspects of the rod end and spherical bearing industry, Aurora Bearing Company manufactures rod ends and spherical bearings for every industrial, commercial, and aerospace market. Aurora Bearing Company has come to be known a world leader in the rod end and spherical bearing industry by developing practical, cost effective solutions catered to the needs of their clients.
Aurora Bearing Company provides the team with discounted rod end and spherical bearings.

Bald Spot Sports
www.baldspotsports.com
Bald Spot Sports

Bald Spot Sports, drawing from its history with Bald Spot Racing, was founded by industry veteran and custom seat craftsman, Glen Macdonald. With more than 25 years of racing and technical experience, They’re building innovative products manufactured from three trademarked specialty foams offering greater force reduction capabilities for a variety of impact situations. And, we’re continuing to develop new products utilizing impact and force data collected during ongoing research and development at Createc.
BSS donated the Creafoam kit used to fabricate our seat.

Carbotech Performance Brakes
www.ctbrakes.com
Carbotech

Carbotech performance brakes feature a unique brake pad technology that is now being used by pro racers, club racers, tuners, and law enforcement agencies across the country.
We receive custom brake pads from Carbotech

Columbia University Department of Mechanical Engineering
www.columbia.edu/cu/mechanical/

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers advanced instruction and research opportunities in a variety of areas of current interest in mechanical engineering. They offer a full range of degree programs, from an undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, to graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.), the professional Mechanical Engineer (M.E.), Doctor of Engineering Science (Eng.Sc.D.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
The department is home to such diverse research activities as biomechanics, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, control and robotics, manufacturing, energy systems, MEMS, and nanotechnology.

SEAS Crown
Columbia University Facilities
www.cuf.columbia.edu
Columbia University Facilities Management

Columbia University Facilities is dedicated to supporting the core educational and research missions of the University by maintaining a safe, beautiful, and functional campus environment.
Welder Luis Rodriguez assists us with advanced welding tasks.

Columbia University Powerhouse
Powerhouse

The Columbia University Powerhouse is the facility that operates the boilers and chillers that provide the university with heated and chilled water for bathing, air conditioning, and temperature control.
The Powerhouse provides our shop with a connection to their compressed air system.

DENSO
http://www.densoiridium.com/
DENSO

DENSO is a leading supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems, and components for all the world's major automakers. DENSO’s patented iridium alloy is extremely tough and wear-resistant. Their Iridium spark plugs give a stronger spark and better ignition performance in all areas of driving.
DENSO furnishes our team with Iridium spark plugs.

Hexcel Corporation
www.hexcel.com
Hexcel Corporation

Hexcel is the largest US producer of carbon fiber; the world's largest weaver of reinforcement fabrics; the number one producer of composite materials such as honeycomb, prepregs, film adhesives and sandwich panels; and a leading manufacturer of composite parts and structures.
Hexcel donated the aluminum honeycomb used in our impact attenuator.

Holler Metal Fabricators, Inc.
732-635-9050

Holler Metral Fabricators specializes in custom metal fabrication in ferrous & non-ferrous materials.
Holler provides laser cutting services.

Impact! Racing Products
www.impactraceproducts.com
Impact!

Bill Simpson's new company, Impact Racing, offers the latest and most innovative safety equipment from helmets and gloves to shoes, suits and restraints.
Impact is our safety equipment supplier and has donated several pieces of equipment, including our arm restraints, shoes, and gloves.

Kaiser Aluminum
www.kaiseraluminum.com
Kaiser Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum is focused on developing the highest-quality fabricated aluminum products for major suppliers and manufacturers in the aerospace, general engineering, automotive and custom industrial markets. They are committed to continuing a tradition of robust North American manufacturing through world-renowned expertise in aluminum processes and fabrication.
Kaiser Aluminum provides the team with aluminum stock for various parts of the car.

Lincoln Electric
www.lincolnelectric.com
Lincoln Electric

Founded in 1895, Lincoln is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment.
Lincoln donated a MIG welder to our team in 2007 and continues to provide us with discounted welding equipment and supplies.

MachinableWax.com
www.machinablewax.com
MachinableWax.com

MachinableWax.com provides quality prototyping materials. They stock the most requested sizes of machinable wax at the best prices, backed by exquisite customer service.
MachinableWax.com provides the team with discounted wax used for prototyping and mold creation.

Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies
www.pegasusautoracing.com
Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies

Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies provides a full line of karting and auto racing parts and equipment at the best prices.
Pegasus provides various discounted parts and materials to the team.

PTC
www.ptc.com
PTC

The Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) creates industry-leading products to bring the best in product development software. Their integrated solutions have enabled PTC to help customers optimize their product development processes and realize greater business value.
PTC donates copies of their Pro/Engineer CAD software, which we use heavily in design and analysis for our vehicle components.

Timken
www.timken.com
Timken

For more than 100 years, Timken has focused on value creation for diverse industries and market segments. They deliver a variety of friction management and power transmission solutions for applications ranging from aircraft and automobiles to mining equipment and medical instruments.
Timken provides the wheel bearings for the car.

Vance & Hines
www.vanceandhines.com
Vance & Hines

Vance & Hines is a leader in the motorcycle aftermarket industry, recognized for quality high performance exhaust systems. Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A., their systems lead the industry in high-performance technology.
Vance & Hines donated a carbon fiber high-performance muffler.

Warren Broach & Machine Corporation
www.warrenbroach.com
Warren Broach

Warren Broach & Machine Corporation is a full service broach manufacturer specializing in manufacturing and reconditioning round, spline, spirex, hex and flat broaches.
Warren Broach provides us with spline cutting services.

CUSAE is supported by companies, private individuals, and Columbia University organizations.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email our President.