Raftar has had the privilege of being sponsored by some of the industry leaders without whom it would have never been possible for us to improve our global FS rankings year after year. Ever grateful to their technical and monetary support, each sponsor provides us with unique assistance that goes a long way from getting the tools to testing and getting the car ready in time for the events.
An IIT Madras startup, Ather Energy founders are proud Raftar alumni, having found the team all the way back in 2012. They produce world-class efficient electric vehicles that push the boundaries of innovation. Its trademark vehicle Ather 450 X is one of the smartest two-wheelers out there.
With over 50 years of history, Brakes India is a leading manufacturer of Automotive Braking Systems and Ferrous castings in India. It is a joint venture between the TVS Group and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
With a focus on ethical business policies, diversity and steady growth have propelled Tubes India limited to become the foremost supplier of tubes and pipes in almost every corner in India. With export activities now gaining momentum, the company paves its way to becoming an industry leader.
IndianOil is a diversified, integrated energy major with presence in almost all the streams of oil, gas, petrochemicals and alternative energy sources. With revenues crossing $87 billion in 2019, it holds a dream spot in Fortune Global 500.
The metal flagship company of Aditya Birla, Hindalco is the world’s largest aluminium rolling company and one of Asia’s biggest producers of aluminium. It’s state-of-the-art copper facility houses the world’s largest custom smelter at a single location.
A global frontrunner when it comes to technology, Bosch has established itself as a house-hold name producing a variety of products ranging from home appliances to all sorts of modern power tools.
Founded in 2009. EarthX, Inc. works to create lighter, more reliable and environment friendly batteries as an alternative to lead-acid technology. Based in northern Colorado, they specialize in engineering and manufacturing lithium batteries for motorcycles, ATVs, experimental aircrafts, UTVs, race cars, automobiles, snowmobiles, and scooters.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions is a global organisation that provides end to end supply chain management services including freight forwarding and last mile supply. They address supply chain challenges for international organisations, government departments, large and medium sized businesses and trade on an ability to reduce operating costs.
If you’ve ever seen a rocket launch, flown in an aeroplane, driven a car, used a computer, touched a mobile device, crossed a bridge, or put on wearable technology, chances are you’ve used a product where Ansys played a critical role in its creation. Ansys has focused on engineering simulation for more than 45 years to predict how product design will behave in real world environment.
IPG’s aim is to provide a virtual environment where all the systems within your vehicle can be tested in realistic traffic situations that are accurate in every detail. The unique approach is to test the systems in its entirety that are not regarded as the sum of its discrete subsystems. It boosts efficiency in the development process and helps manufacturers save time and reduce costs.
Associated with more than 110 FSAE teams in India and exhibiting a passionate love for motorsports, Flauta customs allows junior trainees to inculcate industry level skills by conducting workshops on engine overhauling and modification. Exceptional services and quality equipment are the pillars on which the company's vision operates, helping automotive enthusiasts convert their dreams into a reality with the required amenities. Convenient order portals, in-app tracking, test reports and on-site support are the reason why FSAE teams rely so heavily upon Flauta Customs.
As a global leader in dynamic measurement technology for measuring pressure, force, torque and acceleration, Kistler supports their customers in industry and science to improve their products and make their manufacturing processes more efficient. Fully focusing upon the complex current and future challenges in the areas of automobile development, industrial automation and in fields related to extreme environments, Kistler is a dedicated industry insider with more than 60 years of deep application knowledge and a comprehensive product portfolio.
Honicel Nederland B.V., is world market leader in development, production, supply and application of paper honeycomb and paper honeycomb products. They have gained a position as a strategic partner and preferential supplier to both industry leaders and individual entrepreneurs.
With a product portfolio that includes 3D printers, scanners, pens, filaments and PCB printers, 3Ding also provides the services such as 3D printing, designing and scanning. They provide free online webinars on 3D printing and a 1 day hands-on workshop for beginners as well.
The largest manufacturer of tyres in India, its products include treads, tubes, conveyor belts and toys. With a revenue exceeding $3 billion, MRF is a house-hold name in India.
Committed to working towards a brighter future, whether it comes to powering cars on the open road or supporting vast telecommunication services, Exide strives to better serve the growing needs of energy storage industries.
The International & Alumni Relations cell of IIT Madras facilitates foreign students, faculty visiting the campus and works on building a strong network within the college alumni. With a wide range of activities conducted by them within the institute, they also work on finalizing MoUs with foreign universities.
Focusing on analytics to drive digital transformation, Vimana provides enabling technology for smart industries, addressing specific needs of a process and its discrete manufacturers. With the help of data exchange between technologies and processes, it promises manufacturers rapid returns.
Mathworks is the developer of the reputed MATLAB and Simulink. Matlab helps analyze data, create algorithms and create mathematical models while Simulink runs simulations, generates code and tests embedded systems. Mathworks is an industry leader when it comes to data science software and machine learning platforms.
Sparton works on making the process of bringing your product on the market faster and more cost-effective. It specialises in design engineering and contract manufacturing and helps build some of the world’s most complex electronics/electromechanical devices.
A unit of M/s Ti Anode Fabricators, Fibtec is an ISO 9000-2008 certified company engaged in designing, manufacturing, testing and supply of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) mandrels. Their products include storage tank installation as well.
Altem provides the most advanced products and complete solutions in the field of CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM & Rapid Prototyping Machines to enhance the in-house R&D design capabilities. Headquartered in Bangalore, they now sell 3D scanners and CAE solutions as well.
Their expertise is built on the development, design and manufacture of bearings, seals and lubrication systems. They also provide machine health assessment, reliability engineering and remanufacturing services. But what they really offer is an arena for innovation. An open space where customers can use the tools they provide to explore, improve or rethink the performance of their rotating equipment.
For over 70 years Schroth has been manufacturing racing and tuning(street legal) harnesses. With the knowledge gained from their extensive testing, Schroth is the technology leader in racing and aviation harnesses, supplying to F1, IndyCar, NASCAR, Porsche, FIA GT and many other top teams and series world-wide!.
A lean simulation workflow to run a simple, yet powerful software, Simscale helps users test multiple designs in a small time span . Sporting an easy setup and world class support at the click of a button, they make analyzing simulations extremely simple.
Across the manufacturing, architecture, construction, media and entertainment industries, Autodesk gives you the power to make anything. With a large products catalog, Autodesk provides engineers all software tools ranging from basic to complicated in order to get work done.
With more than 40 years experience of serving global technology leaders, Zuken has unparalleled experience in electronic and electrical engineering, providing software solutions for electronics engineering, electrical and fluid engineering, data, configuration and change management. With solutions designed to support an end-to-end product development process. Zuken works with leading global companies to optimize their electrical and electronic engineering design processes, and their related manufacturing challenges.
Fabheads specialises in the composite parts manufacturing sector and focuses a lot of their resources on developing better, more reliable, automated fabrication technologies for the composites sector. Ever since incorporation, Fabheads has went on to become the first company in Asia with in-house developed fiber 3D printing capabilities and continue to keep setting themselves newer and bigger targets leading to an eventual complete automation in the composite manufacturing sector.
JA Motorsport is a leading designer and manufacturer of racing cars since 1991. The company has been contracted by MRF Limited to manufacture and run the Indian Formula Ford Championship since 2008,Formula 2000 since 2012 respectively.