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Faculty of Build Environment and Engineering The Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering at the Queensland University of Technology is recognised globally for its real world teaching in multiple engineering disciplines. The Faculty aims to provide Australia's best professional courses by operating multi-disciplinary schools while being a pioneer towards integrated learning environments. Strong collaboration with government, local and global companies provide opportunities for students and staff to integrate research, teaching and learning into a positive and constructive environment. This comprehensive network has provided QUT Motorsport with constant support as well as substantial financial assistance during the life of the team.
Mazda Australia Mazda Australia has been a major sponsor of the QUT-Motorsport team since its inception into the Formula SAE competition in 2004. Mazda Australia are an integral part of Australia's commercial vehicle industry with the phrase "Zoom, Zoom" describing the stylish, insightful and spirited technology that exists in all vehicles in the Mazda range. Simply put, Mazda puts the Zoom-Zoom into QUT Motorsport.
Plastic Ink
Plastic Ink is a Rapid Prototype company established, in Brisbane, to produce stronger prototype parts for product development engineers and designers. Started in September 2006, Plastic Ink has over 20 years experience with Rapid Prototype processes and product development. Plastic Ink is leading the way in demonstrating a broader application of it's technology in the industry.
The Plastic Ink process uses Fused Deposition Modelling to create 3D parts from CAD data. The parts made are from a variety of engineering grade plastics and are stronger and more stable than other processes on the market. The process is similar to an ink jet printer that lays liquid ink onto paper, but instead of liquid ink we use Plastic Ink! Each pass by the print head leaves another layer, slowly each layer combines and grows to create a shape. Growing each layer this way using engineering grade plastics enables Plastic Ink parts can be used in real life testing scenarios or even as actual end products. So far Plastic Ink parts have been used on V8 Supercars, lawn movers, as tools for thermo-forming, diffusers in swimming pools and as toys. The variety of uses is endless.
Plastic Ink's primary objective is assisting small to medium Australian businesses to work smarter and not harder – giving us more free time!!
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Employing over 1500 staff across Australia and New Zealand, Parsons Brinckerhoff’s services are comprehensive, and provide total project delivery through fields in Transport, Environmental Engineering, design, planning and management. PB’s multidisciplinary team includes drafters, specialists in every branch of engineering, economists, consultation experts, environmental scientists, planners, geospatial information system specialists, project and program managers, construction managers and management consultants. PB has sponsored QUT Motorsport with financial support since 2005. In 2008, PB has extended its involvement in the team, to include team members in graduate training programs and project management workshops.
Laser Central
Located in the western suburbs of Brisbane, Laser Central is one of Australia’s best Laser Cutting Facilities. Offering services in Tubular and Flatbed Laser Cutting and Metal Folding, Laser Central is a new sponsor of QUT Motorsport for 2008 – offering in-kind support. The team will endevour to utilize Laser Central’s facilities for an array of laser cutting tasks, including the tubular laser cutting of the chassis.
3D Embroidery Ph: (07) 3875 2660 Your one stop shop for all things stitched specialising in; Specialising In: Embroidery, metal & plastic name badges, lapel badges, uniform supply and industrial wear. 3D embroidery have proudly made the QUT Motorsport team shirts since 2006.
Graphic Skills Racing Ph: 07 3250 0704 Graphic Skills Racing is based on the North side of Brisbane Australia . The company is involved in race car development, assiting QUT Motorsport with the tuning of the 2008 engine for maximum performance at the November competition. The company is also involved in the construction of drag cars for various teams around Queensland. Graphic Skills also build and set up circuit race cars, running 3 cars in state improved production. Being a sponsor since 2005, Graphic Skills’ Invaluable support of the team, continues to develop our vehicles year after year.
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) SPE is a professional association whose 79,000-plus members worldwide are engaged in energy resources development and production. SPE is a key resource for technical information related to oil and gas exploration and production and provides services online and through its publications, meetings, and other programs. SPE have supported the team since 2007. With the launch of the QUT SPE Chapter at our university in May 2008, it is hoped this relationship will present joint opportunities for engineering students of QUT.
Holden Performance Driving Centre Located at Norwell, the HPDC is an $8 million facility that is purpose built to provide an ideal and safe environment for guests to enhance their driving ability. Facilities include, a 2km training circuit, skid pan, full fleet of training vehicles consisting of a variety of the latest Holden models, an off road four wheel drive training course, conference room and onsite catering. In addition to this, the centre features one of the only mechanical Turn Tables in the Southern Hemisphere, which is used to simulate oversteer. The facilities will play host to a majority of QUT Motorsport’s critical testing miles throughout 2008.
Willowbank Raceway Located 45 minutes west of Brisbane,Willowbank Raceway is Australia’s finest Drag Racing Faciltiy. Six major events are held annually with a variety of features including Top Fuel, the supercharged action of Top Doorslammer and Supercharged Outlaws, Pro Stock vehicles, Top Fuel Motorcycles and Pro Stock Bikes and the Funny Car & Dragster excitement of Top Alcohol. Willowbank presently runs the two national events of the Australian Drag Racing Calendar - The Winternationals in June and the Australian Drag Racing Nationals, in September. QUT Motorsport have enjoyed the use of Willowbank’s facilities since 2004, for testing and tuning in the lead up to FSAE Competition each year.
Speedwerx Racing Products Located on the outskirts of Sydney, Speedwerx Racing Products provides a range of equipment, for use in the construction of race vehicles from drag racing to rallying. In 2008, the team at Speedwerx have kindly assisted in the provision of machinery to construct the 2008 chassis.
MSC Software http://www.mscsoftware.com.au/ MSC Software Corporation is the leading global provider of virtual product development tools, including simulation software and professional services, that helps companies save time and reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured products. MSC Software’s technology enhances and automates the product design and manufacturing process through product performance stimulation. MSC Software have provided complimentary licenses to QUT Motorsport, to assist in the ongoing technical development and innovation of the program.
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