ARES acknowledges that our accomplishments would not be possible without the invaluable ongoing support of our sponsors. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners for their generous contributions, which have been instrumental in bringing our rocketry projects to life. Their unwavering support and commitment has not only enabled us to achieve our milestones but has also provided our team members with invaluable learning experiences and unparalleled opportunities for growth. Their contributions have helped make the team what it is today. We've been incredibly fortunate to have received such strong support.
Platinum Sponsors
The University of Melbourne
ARES would not be able to operate without the ongoing support of the University of Melbourne. ARES has ongoing affiliations with both the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT), as well as the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU). FEIT provides ARES with funding and access to workspaces and resources that are vital to the success of our projects. The University's world class facilities and academic support are key to ARES' continuing success. We thank the University of Melbourne for their support, and are proud to be able to represent them on the world stage.
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Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design supply ARES with industry-standard cinema cameras and equipment for capturing media. Their high-resolution, high-speed cameras are crucial for capturing detailed footage of ARES' hybrid rocket engine tests for diagnostics, as well as sharing the team's feats with the world. Melbourne-based, Blackmagic are a highly valued local partner whose unmatched cinema equipment routinely withstands the harshest tests ARES can throw at it.
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MCHND
MCHND Pty Ltd have been supplying ARES with high-quality CNC machined parts since 2024. They have contributed immensely our competition rockets since then, as well as our hybrid rocket development program. Their extensive in-kind contribution and close partnership have been key to ARES' innovation, engineering rigour, and success. Based in Adelaide, MCHND's technical expertise, world-class equipment, and wonderful team allow ARES to bring our design ideas to life.
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Epsilon3
Epsilon3 provide ARES with procedural and product management software that is key to mission success during complex launch operations. ARES uses Espilon3 in the field to ensure mistakes don't get made during mission-critical procedures.
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Pacific Automation
Pacific Automation provides ARES with valves, fittings, and hardware for the team's hybrid rocket program. This equipment is invaluable to the development of our novel propulsion systems, which require high-quality components to work under extreme conditions.
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LabJack
LabJack make data acquisition solutions which form the backbone of ARES' hybrid ground support equipment. Designing and characterising rocket engines requires high-fidelity data, which LabJack's equipment allows ARES to collect and process.
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80/20 Australia
80/20 Australia provide ARES with configurable T-slot aluminium extrusion and hardware which the team uses to construct its hybrid GSE cart, rocket engine test stand, and various rocket components. The ease of rapid configuration of 80/20 Australia's extrusion allows rapid development of complex systems.
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BOC
BOC provide ARES with the gas needed to conduct our hybrid engine tests and launches. Gas supply can determine the outcome of a launch, so BOC's reliable delivery and cylinder filling allow ARES to ensure mission preparedness.
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Synnax
Synnax's data and operations software is used by ARES to control and communicate with our hybrid rocket engines. Synnax seamlessly handles data acquisition and actuator control in mission- and safety-critical environments, ensuring reliable system operation and data collection.
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Weidmuller
Weidmuller Australia provide ARES with high-quality DIN-mount industrial electronics and interconnects. Weidmuller equipment is used to build and connect the team's data acquisition and control cabinet, allowing reliable data and communications and facilitating critical safety interrupt circuitry.
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GLH Systems
GLH Systems provides ARES with invaluable expertise in skydiving and parachute techniques for the development of our recovery systems. GLH are experts in rigging and skydiving, and have provided invaluable insight into our projects.
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Onshape
Onshape is ARES' primary CAD software, used for all modelling and development. Onshape's cloud-based architecture and built-in version control allows design of complex rockets across large teams hassle-free.
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Victorian Rocketry Association
The Victorian Rocketry Association is the Tripoli prefecture in the state of Victoria, who organise Tripoli-sanctioned high-power rocket launches. ARES conducts all test launches at VRA sites, and frequently benefits from the invaluable knowledge of the association's members.
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Autovanity
Autovanity is a automotive painter that paints ARES' competition rockets. Their expertise gives our rockets unmatched finishes, which both look amazing and provide superior aerodynamics.
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