These partners help us contribute to a better future.
The TU/e, leading in sustainable development, educates science students to become engineers able to link technological innovation to societal needs. In 2012, Solar Team Eindhoven emerged from this vision. Since then, the TU/e has supported the development of the Stella Family and continues to support the construction of a fourth solar car through knowledge, facilities, and collaboration. Solar Team Eindhoven's solar-powered family cars embody the TU/e's goal to bridge the gap between technological developments and their implementation in daily life.
Prodrive Technologies is a proven, innovative partner for industrial development and manufacturing. Their portfolio ranges from smart manufacturing solutions in clean room conditions to technological and development solutions in the fields of high-tech electronics, electric motors and embedded systems and computing. In cooperation with Prodrive Technologies, Solar Team Eindhoven is developing state-of-the-art in-wheel motors to optimize the car’s efficiency. The Solar Team engineers are supported in the design, manufacturing and testing by the knowledge, capabilities and skills of the Eindhoven-based tech company.
AIIM rethinks and redesigns possibilities by adding intelligence onto perception and localization to support autonomous vehicles and robots within challenging environments. Together with AIIM, we will be taking our first autonomous steps in the coming years towards optimizing the use of renewable energy.
For the third edition in a row, Axians is actively involved in Solar Team Eindhoven. Axians supports the team with the development of a data platform for data processing, analysis, and visualization of information about the new solar car. Together we build on the Solar Navigator and Solar Parking apps.
Cleantron supports our team as the main partner in the field of engineering support and production of the battery pack. Just like with a standard electric car, the battery of our solar car is the part that provides everything with energy. Cleantron has many years of experience in making custom battery packs and the standardization of production processes.
For each team, Boerboom Hout Groep supplies the wooden molds that are required to realize the new design. Boerboom supports the team with specialist knowledge and flexibility. In addition, Boerboom works with our designers on concepts for a sustainable interior and a natural feeling in the car.
Neways Electronics International supports Solar Team Eindhoven through their development site in the Netherlands with both hardware (PCBAs) and engineering services. Neways Technologies produces controlling PCBAs which are used for the main functionality of the car.
ENGIE is an international services and energy company taking the lead in sustainable change. In the Netherlands they are market leader in technical services, which they also deliver for Solar Team Eindhoven at the Brainport Industries Campus.
From the very start of Solar Team Eindhoven, NXP has been a household name. NXP supports our team with state-of-the-art hardware and engineering support for our embedded systems and telematics.
Emixa has helped our team to increase our productiveness by setting-up a Siemens Teamcenter environment.
Ansys provides our engineers with the tools necessary to perform complex simulations. Main applications include CFD and structural simulations.
Everything in our solar car is designed and built by our engineers. But when the delivery of the molds for the body of the solar car were delayed, YoungCapital Next detached some of their young talents to our production when we needed it.
Bekkers Autoschade is an expert with regards to paintwork for vehicles. Bekkers is our partner for spraying the different parts of the exterior and interior
Offering engineering support throughout the production development and feasibility of milling components combined with product manufacturing.
Developing printed circuit boards is a vital task for our Electrical Engineers, which requires extensive tools and a powerful editor. Altium Designer provides us with a complete solution for PCB design.
Verum Software Tools has provided our team with Dezyne, a tool to model and verify software before implementing it.
Solar Team Eindhoven is part of the BIC environment, where technology, education and innovation come together, with an office and workshop located at BIC.
VanBerlo Agency Part of Accenture closely collaborates with our designers. They aid us in developing designs and interactions that shape our vision of the future.
Learn how to work better, smarter, especially in the online times.
Our partner for safety on the road and BE licenses.
Consulting on the suspension of the vehicle.
From photo books with memories of the previous Stella's to notable invitations for the presentation of the new car: SNEP thinks along and delivers high-quality print.
Provides us with their easy to use accounting software, integrated with Basecone.
Basecone, together with Twinfield, helps us with easy administration.
Consulting the team on the exterior of the vehicle.
Our team is also dependent on sponsors but also for the condition and performance of the team. Every monday morning, Versplaza Weijts brings a fair amount of fresh fruit by the office for the daily dose of vitamins and energy.
Our partner various types of PCB-mounted connectors.
Provides us with their PMD solution, for in our battery system.
Provides diverse and robust electricity cables.
Providing vacuum bags for shell production.
For each team, Boerboom Hout Groep supplies the wooden molds that are required to realize the new design. Boerboom supports the team with specialist knowledge and flexibility. In addition, Boerboom works with our designers on concepts for a sustainable interior and a natural feeling in the car.
Neways Electronics International supports Solar Team Eindhoven through their development site in the Netherlands with both hardware (PCBAs) and engineering services. Neways Technologies produces controlling PCBAs which are used for the main functionality of the car.
ANWB helps us with planning the route for our tour through Europe. Their experts help us making sure that we are prepared to travel the open road! ANWB will also be the first company to ever insure a Solar powered home on wheels.
From the very start of Solar Team Eindhoven, NXP has been a household name. NXP supports our team with state-of-the-art hardware and engineering support for our embedded systems and telematics.
Polyplastic provides all the windows for Stella Vita. These are kind of different than normal cars as these are made from a special kind of plastic! Polyplastic helped us by making the moulds and producing all the windows.
Emixa has helped our team to increase our productiveness by setting-up a Siemens Teamcenter environment.
Ansys provides our engineers with the tools necessary to perform complex simulations. Main applications include CFD and structural simulations.
With the help of KPN, also housed at Brainport Industries Campus, we can make use of 5G within our vehicle so we have less delay on our network.
Supporting the team with innovative interior design solutions to create a high-quality and light-weighted interior.
ENGIE is an international services and energy company taking the lead in sustainable change. They deliver technical services for Solar Team Eindhoven at BIC.
The ETF Group provides state of the art products and technology. With ETF – Soios, ETF will also make use of the sun power for mobility with their SunShuttles
Bekkers Autoschade is an expert with regards to paintwork for vehicles. Bekkers is our partner for spraying the different parts of the exterior and interior
Sioux contributes to a safe healthy and sustainable world through innovation. Sioux helped Solar Team Eindhoven by providing a race-container with a beautiful livery.
Offering engineering support throughout the production development and feasibility of milling components combined with product manufacturing.
KMWE, housed at Brainport Industries Campus, has built up a leadership position in Industry 4.0. KMWE helps us with different milling work in Stella Vita.
Thetford is the global leader in mobile sanitation systems, refrigerators and cooking equipment. Thetford helps us with products for our interior.
KiesZon, since 2009 leader of the solar revolution in the Netherlands and supports our mission to bridge the gap between technical innovation and everyday life.
Responding, with equipment as well as staff, adequately to all the EMC-requirements.
Solar Team Eindhoven is part of the BIC environment, where technology, education and innovation come together, with an office and workshop located at BIC.
VanBerlo Agency Part of Accenture closely collaborates with our designers. They aid us in developing designs and interactions that shape our vision of the future.
Educating and conducting team-building activities to enhance team flow.
BG Legal provides us with the right strategy and knowledge within the legal area.
Siemens NX software is key to our design and supports every aspect of product development.
Demcon supports us by working together on the cfd simulations of the battery.
Learn how to work better, smarter, especially in the online times.
Our partner for safety on the road and BE licenses.
Consulting on the suspension of the vehicle.
Merford helps us analyze the acoustics of our vehicle and vehicle unveiling.
MisterGreen supports us with their electric vehicles during our tour through Europe.
SNEP provides all physical promotional materials for Solar Team Eindhoven.
Giving a training regarding problem solving and decision making.
Our partner for vegetables and fruit, to stay healthy.
Lukkien provides the upholstery of the interior of our newest solar-powered vehicle.
The internet box of Vitsch makes sure that our vehicle can communicate with us.
Eurocircuits provides the controlling PCBAs which are used for the functionality of the car.
Henkel brings together different components of the vehicle by supplying us glue.
Creating smooth movements through linear actuators.
Making sure the team stays safe by supplying us with protective equipment.
Ceratec provides us with the most efficient, ceramic bearings.
Created our website, Stella Vita Infotainment & Dashboard.
Subsidiefocus helps us with the application of subsidies
HEC helped us with the cfd simulations of the electrical components and vehicle.
Advising on the design and building the roll cage.
NKC is the expert when it comes to motorhomes and camping.
Anywhere365 helps rethink business communications in the digital transformation.
Festool provides us with their SYS-PowerStation and other tools during our tour.
Supporting with their rental vehicles.
Wrap My Ride helped us with the beautiful livery of our vehicle!
Fluke provided high quality measuring devices
Providing a kitchen that is lightweighted and sustainable.
Boels provides us with all the neccesary tools.
Supports us through Amber's sustainable car-sharing service.
Provides us with their easy to use accounting software, integrated with Basecone.
Basecone, together with Twinfield, helps us with easy administration.
Supplying with tools and equipment.
Our partner various types of PCB-mounted connectors.
Provides us with their PMD solution, for in our battery system.
Representing manufacturers of all kind of vehicles, and supports our mission
Supports with an innovative insulation monitoring device.
Creating smooth movements through spindles and guiders.
Medicamarkt support us with mask, disinfection gel and other materials so we can produce safely.
Provides diverse and robust electricity cables.
Providing the team with Solar Team Eindhoven branded clothing.
Providing us support for Ansys
Our partner for plotters and corresponding products
Evers provides us precise machining work.
Faes is our logistic provider on BIC
Realizm ceative makes renders of SHOW
Smits opleidingen provides us with BE driver lessons
Providing a custom made tent for the expandable roof.
Leap3D made a 3D view of Stella vita engraved in glass
Siemens is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. For 175 years Siemens have been turning ideas into innovations. Together with trusted partners, Siemens transforms the everyday to create a better tomorrow. Siemens has been our technology partner already for many years, providing the needed technology to design, develop and realize this next generation solar car first time right in the set time frame. With extended partnership, Siemens enables Solar Team Eindhoven testing Stella Terra in the adverse circumstances and showcasing the groundbreaking technology to inspire the next generation of engineers and designers.
TU/e educates students and advances knowledge in science & technology for the benefit of humanity. The university integrates education and research to enable students and scientists to become thought leaders and to design and achieve the unimaginable. In close collaboration with public and private partners, basic research is translated into meaningful solutions. Solar Team Eindhoven was founded in 2012 by TU/e students and has since then always received immense support for the development of the previous five solar vehicles. TU/e will proudly continue to support Solar Team Eindhoven with the development of the sixth solar vehicle by sharing knowledge, facilities and by together bridging the gap between real-life solutions and technological innovation.
From the very start of Solar Team Eindhoven, NXP has been a household name. NXP supports our team with state-of-the-art hardware and engineering support for our embedded systems and telematics.
Just like Provincie Brabant, we share the ambition to realize a successful energy transition in which sustainable mobility can make an important contribution. The Province of Brabant helps to bring the team into contact with the market and society of Brabant, to reach for possibilities to share the vision of the team.
With sustainability and innovation at the core of the value-creation model and growth strategy, Sabic continues to focus their people and resources on solutions that will make the greatest difference to their customers and in the lives of global communities.
Providing access to an advanced production space, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and other amenities. With these facilities it is possible to produce Stella Terra. Within the company, there is a drive to optimize every step of the process, ensuring the delivery of results to the highest standard.
Emixa has helped our team to increase our productiveness by setting-up a Siemens Teamcenter environment.
Ansys provides our engineers with the tools necessary to perform complex simulations. Main applications include CFD and structural simulations.
Supporting the team with innovative interior design solutions to create a high-quality and light-weighted interior.
Offering engineering support throughout the production development and feasibility of milling components combined with product manufacturing.
Acknowledge supports organizations in achieving their goals by applying and guiding ICT solutions and services
Insuring our road-legal Stella Terra and proving travel insurance for the Morocco trip
Expert with regards to paintwork for vehicles, spraying different parts of the exterior and interior of the Solar vehicle.
Responding, with equipment as well as staff, adequately to all the EMC-requirements.
Providing state of the art products and technology. With ETF-Soios, ETF makes use of solar power in mobility with their SunShuttles.
Providing a complete camera system to replace conventional side mirrors.
Leader of the solar revolution in the Netherlands, supporting our mission to bridge the gap between technical innovation and everyday life.
Protecting the battery modules against external fires and internal thermal runaway events through fire protective coating.
World leader of in-wheel motor technology, providing the drivetrain for the Solar vehicle.
Through providing driving lessons for the BE driving license, team members learn how to safely transport Stella Terra using a trailer.
Aiding us in developing designs and interactions that shape our vision of the future.
Educating and conducting team-building activities to enhance team flow.
Consulting on the suspension of the vehicle.
Providing technical support and knowledge to build a safe vehicle.
Providing fasteners, sealing rubber and technical support.
Eurocircuits is our partner for rapid PCB manufacturing.
Reveal Stella Terra to the world
Supporting us by working together on the cfd simulations of the battery.
Providing the vehicle with highly efficient and custom made solar panels.
EPAC is our one-stop PCB assembly partner.
Provinding a 3D printer and 3D prints along with technical support to print components.
Offering the chance to share our story at the worlds leading trade event in mobility.
Supplying the custom made front and side window.
Providing engineering support on project management and electrical components.
Supporting the team in mobile sanitation systems, refrigerators and cooking equipment.
Covering the shell with a custom made wrap.
Conducting workshops to foster a collaborative work environment.
Supporting the team with everything for the workplace!
The unique location for the reveal of Stella Terra
Bringing together different components by supplying glue.
Giving a training regarding problem solving and decision making.
Providing the team with vegetables and fruit, to stay healthy.
Making sure the team stays safe by supplying us with protective equipment.
Xenteq is our partner for 12VDC to 230VAC inverters
Advising on the design and building the roll cage.
Providing the team with Solar Team Eindhoven branded clothing.
Offering a wide range of components and aluminum profiles.
Providing components for the electrical system.
Providing the tests of the suspension.
Providing legal advice and guidance.
Curving the front mirror with a dymanic mould.
Upholstering the interior.
Providing aluminum extrusion profiles and plates for the vehicle frame and the steering rod.
Providing reliable, durable, and robust Festool power tools.
Providing safe battery storage in their innovative battery containers.
Supporting through their experience with off-road vehicles.
Educating the team through Lean Six Sigma, yellow belt training.
Providing components and knowledge for the electrical system.
Providing the team with welding and welding equipment.
Supplying low and high voltage power cables.
NKC is the expert when it comes to motorhomes and camping.
Producing a custom made dashboard and interior components.
Providing a test location for dynamic testing.
Providing tools, push buttons and electrical components.
Providing a low-voltage battery for safety-critical functions.
Consulting the team on the exterior of the vehicle.
Supplying with tools and equipment.
MeanWell is our partner for high voltage DC/DC conversion
Our partner various types of PCB-mounted connectors.
Supports with an innovative insulation monitoring device.
Provides diverse and robust electricity cables.
Passion for Thermal Management and LED lighting
Providing vacuum bags for shell production.
Providing high-tech electrical components to enhance the efficiency of the MPPT.
Our partner for plotters and corresponding products
Providing a international network.
Providing contacts in the automotive sector.
Providing MDF plates.
Our partner for waterproof and robust cable management
Providing advice on public relations.
A global parcel delivery company dedicated to green delivery.
Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems, accelerating the energy transition
Consulting on innovation grants.
Supporting with the radiator for our cooling system.
Supplying the fiberglass for making the shell of the vehicle.
Providing specialized auto parts.
Providing a forklift truck.
The partner for all the exterior lighting.
Providing high-quality tools.
Providing Space Mouses for CAD applications.
Welding aluminum parts for the vehicle frame.
Providing the battery modules.
Providing a water jet cutter for automotive parts.
Experts in the field of solar panels.
Providing tires for testing.
Cutting the aluminum for the vehicle frame with a tube laser cutter.
Providing Current, voltage and energy sensors for battery measurements.
Providing high-quality hoses that connect the entire cooling system
Educating in the communication of foreign languages.
Providing Lean Six Sigma training & certification.
Providing us with MDF plates which we use for molds.
Providing advice on vehicle acoustics.
Supporting in the choices regarding hinges and blind riveting.
Providing a climate chamber for battery module testing.
Providing Circular working clothes.
Providing their latest integrated circuits to control our vehicle.
Supporting with rental vehicles.
Providing a custom made tent for the expandable roof.
Supporting the project with various electrical components.
Supporting technical innovations
Van Schagen supports us with their vacuum forming capabilities
Vos Logistics offers solutions to complex challenges in transport, warehousing & distribution.
Emixa has helped our team to increase our productiveness by setting-up a Siemens Teamcenter environment.
Ansys provides our engineers with the tools necessary to perform complex simulations. Main applications include CFD and structural simulations.
Aiding us in developing designs and interactions that shape our vision of the future.
Responding, with equipment as well as staff, adequately to all the EMC-requirements.
Providing the team with Solar Team Eindhoven branded clothing.
Providing Space Mouses for CAD applications.
Welding aluminum parts for the vehicle frame.
Keeping the team healthy by providing fruit
Consulting the team on the exterior of the vehicle.
Supporting the project with various electrical components.
