BOEING - Dan Newman (2013)
Boeing became active sponsors in 2013. Dan Newman, Chief Engineer of the advanced Vertical Lift organization, stops by the lab often to work alongside students. He helps with our building process by providing input and physical labor into the mechanical aspects of the robot. After withdrawing because of financial difficulties, we're so grateful to have them back.
METAL EDGE - Jono Frank (2003)
Since the beginning, Metal Edge has been sponsoring Team 1218, thus making Metal Edge our oldest sponsor to date. Jono Frank has established his place in the lab by making surprise appearances during work days and providing positive motivation for our students.
ERVTECH (2003)
Ervtech has been with Team 1218 during our start in 2003 and has been with us ever since. Ervtech is a family-run organization that has donated countless hours in the advancement of Team 1218. The head of organization, Rob Ervin, has assisted teen engineers in operating the CNC for 10 years. His presence in our lab brings light and joy to our students with infectious smile and his consistent encouragement.
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILADELPHIA DIVISION (2020)
The United States Navy is our most recently acquired sponsor, and they were so gracious enough this year to donate money to Team 1218 for registration fees. We also thank them for sending us a mentor, who is unknown to us at this current moment.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS & ASTRONAUTICS - Christopher Reynolds
Headquartered in Reston Virginia, AIAA is the world’s largest professional society for the field of aerospace engineering. AIAA provides industry advocacy that impacts the Aerospace sector. Since 1963, the Institute has delivered extensive technical expertise and policy guidance to stakeholders at the federal and state levels, serving as a trusted resource on a full spectrum of aerospace needs and issues. There are 30,000 individual members and 95 corporate members worldwide.
HILLOCK ANODIZING
Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hillock Anodizing has been providing precision metal finishing to industry partners since 1969. Their product coating services are engineered to resist coating breakdown during alkaline disinfectant washes and steam autoclave processes.Their finishes are used in the aerospace, medical, military, industrial and commercial fields. They have achieved the prestigious NADCAP Accreditation (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation) and have earned process approvals from numerous Aerospace, Defense, Medical and major commercial and industrial manufacturers.
LAIRD PLASTICS
Bio coming soon!
