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Check out our fourth line of speakers for the Form

Check out our fourth line of speakers for the Formula Bharat Academy Workshop.

Registrations for the FBAC 2021 Workshop end on June 23.

Register soon!

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Check out our third line of speakers for the Formu

Check out our third line of speakers for the Formula Bharat Academy Workshop.

Registrations for the FBAC 2021 Workshop end on June 23.

Register soon!

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We know you are prepared, we know! #FormulaBharat

We know you are prepared, we know!

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Presenting to you our second line of speakers for

Presenting to you our second line of speakers for the Formula Bharat Academy Workshop.

Registrations for the FBAC 2021 workshop end on June 23.

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https://www.formulabharat.com/academy/workshop/

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Pre-Registrations for the season's most awaited tr

Pre-Registrations for the season's most awaited track event FB2022 end on July 15, 2021.

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Check out our awesome line of speakers for the 202

Check out our awesome line of speakers for the 2021 Academy Workshop taking place virtually, June 26-27. Visit www.formulabharat.com/academy/workshop for details. Last day to register: June 23, 2021.

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In today's post of Know Your Basics, we discuss ab

In today's post of Know Your Basics, we discuss about bearings. A bearing is a machine element that constrains relative motion to only the desired motion, and reduces friction between moving parts. They are classified broadly according to the type of operation, the motions allowed, or to the directions of the loads (forces) applied to the parts.

Deep-Groove Ball Bearings - Most commonly used bearings that are easy to maintain and not as sensitive to operating conditions thus are used in a wide range of different applications.

Angular Contact Ball Bearings - Characterized by a contact angle. This means that forces are transferred from one raceway to the other at a particular angle.

Self-Aligning Ball Bearings - Include a double row of balls guided by a cage and double row inner ring raceway but have the special feature of a continuous spherical outer ring raceway allowing the inner ring / ball complement to swivel within the outer ring.

Thrust Ball Bearings - Developed solely for absorbing axial forces in one direction, which means they can locate the shaft axially in one direction.

Spherical Roller Bearings - Very robust and work on the same principle as Self-aligning bearings with the exception that they use spherical rollers instead of ball rollers allowing higher loads to be supported.

Cylindrical Roller Bearings - These use line contact between the rolling elements and the raceways, which optimizes the distribution of stress factors at the point of contact.

Tapered Roller Bearings - Have tapered raceways in the inner and outer rings with conical rollers arranged between them.

Needle Roller Bearings - Have a high load rating and are only suitable for radial forces.

Fluid Film Bearings - Frequently used in high load, high speed or high precision applications where ordinary ball bearings would have short life or cause high noise and vibration.

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Formula Bharat is truly honoured to be acknowledge

Formula Bharat is truly honoured to be acknowledged by @tanmayalal presently Indian Ambassador to Sweden and Latvia.
We are humbled and thankful for your acknowledgement.
We hope you can attend one of our events in the future!

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A team becomes a melting pot of various eclectic p

A team becomes a melting pot of various eclectic personalities, working together towards the same goal. What was your stand-out character trait?

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Presenting the esteemed leads for the FSEV Concept

Presenting the esteemed leads for the FSEV Concept Challenge 2021. Our leadership team comprises of FS Alumni and individuals who have been a part of the Formula Bharat and FSEV story. Their experience brings a lot of value for student teams who are on their journey towards preparing for the Electric Class in Formula Student.

Registration for FSEV 2021 ends TODAY!: https://www.formulabharat.com/fsev/

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Formula Bharat is pleased to announce MathWorks as

Formula Bharat is pleased to announce MathWorks as the Platinum Level Sponsor of its 2022 competition season.
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MathWorks prepares and supports the next generation of scientists and engineers with software, training, and mentoring to tackle the same technical issues as professional engineers. Student teams receive industry-standard tools, with a flexible design environment where they can apply classroom theory to competition problems.The organization also has a range of interactive online tutorials to assist student teams with various simulation problems and blocksets.
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Mathworks has created a specific webpage for student teams participating at Formula Bharat. Now, students can request for the complimentary license and can also check out the technical resources.
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https://www.mathworks.com/academia/student-competitions/formula-bharat.html
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**Support for Formula Student Teams**
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Mathworks is happy to support student teams in utilizing MATLAB and Simulink for their vehicle design. Feel free to contact at racinglounge@mathworks.com.
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MATLAB and Simulink Racing Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/racinglounge/
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The Formula Bharat Academy Workshop for this seaso

The Formula Bharat Academy Workshop for this season is a packed event for students to learn, grow and network. Based on the success of the 'Round the Campfire' networking session held in March on Gather.Town, we have decided to use the same platform to host the Academy Workshop 2021 event as well. This 2-day workshop which incorporates 16+ speakers, 20+ reviewers & judges, and 20+ private discussion spaces will take place on June 26 & 27, 2021.

Explore the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and the magic of its halls this June!

For more information on the event, visit www.formulabharat.com/academy/workshop.

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(2/2) You see, the composites field is actually ve

(2/2) You see, the composites field is actually very experimental. You are required to be creative. One of the areas of concern in our manufacturing process was with demolding of components. It was a difficult task for us and we always seemed to be unsuccessful. We learnt that use of plastic molds helped with demolding and they provided a great finish, but these were very expensive! And we weren’t making a production vehicle that would reap the benefits of investing in a plastic mold. We needed a cheaper solution to this problem.

My understanding was that plastic doesn’t stick to epoxy resin. So we got a mold made out of MDF and we plastered the entire surface with cello tape. This worked out great for us. In fact, one of the judges at the competition confirmed that the similar logic was used in the aviation industry as well. In the next year, the team took the same logic forward, although they did not use cello tape, but just a better, cost-effective material. It just goes to show that you can use simple materials to deliver a good vehicle.

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(1/2) In my third year, I was involved in the desi

(1/2) In my third year, I was involved in the design and manufacturing of an undertray to be implemented on our vehicle. During this time, the team had decided that all manufacturing would be done in-house; all means ALL manufacturing - nothing would be outsourced. It was a terrible idea. We failed miserably. Trust me, there was no single component that was near to perfect, I mean, not even close. A lot of time was consumed in this process. We were making the same mistakes again and again. And this wasn’t the first time we tread this path. We had made the same errors the previous year as well and we never worked towards a solution for it. I mean, why does one select composite materials? For its combination of light-weightedness and strength, right? But if our vehicle was still turning out to be heavier than usual, then what was the point?

In fourth year, I decided to focus completely on composites manufacturing - bodyworks, aero, steering. We had another member who was the lead of the rest of manufacturing efforts. We realized that the previous assignment of one lead for all manufacturing efforts was in itself a difficult task for that one individual and that our goals were not being met. This change in structure allowed us to spend more time in determining our failures and evaluating our resources. I mean we were able to shed some 4 kgs between the undertrays of this and the past season - so it means our new processes were working.

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On December 15, 2019, the CAA and NRC protests pea

On December 15, 2019, the CAA and NRC protests peaked at AMU and due to concerns of violence, the institution went into a lockdown for an estimated timeline of 25 days. Police officials and the Armed Forces made their presence on campus. Those living on campus had to vacate the hostels and our exams were postponed till further notice. We still had many final finishes left on our vehicle and the competition was a month away. Majority of our team members lived out of town, so this became a huge concern as well.

We did have some luck on our side. Although the university was shut, we were able to get permission to access our vehicle. Also, since I resided off-campus, I convinced around 8 core members who lived out of town to stay in my room during the lockdown so that we could continue working on the car. The passion was there to get a finished car to the competition, so it didn’t take much to convince them. After many sleepless nights, we were able to ship the vehicle to the track in Coimbatore.

You would think that the craziness was all done but there was more. At Formula Bharat 2020, we passed tech very close to the end, and we had a fighting chance to make it to the Endurance event. The night before Endurance, which was January 25, we received an email from our university that one of our exams, which was postponed since December, was to take place on January 27! We were shocked and this placed us in a very difficult position. We were 2400 kms away and if we had to make it for our exam, we would have to leave immediately!

But we made it so far! It was the first time ever that our team had cleared tech and we had a chance at the Endurance event! As cruel fate may have seemed at the time, 17 of us decided that we would rather stay for Endurance and we were ready to forfeit our exams and attempt it the next year.

The next day while our car was on the Endurance track and while we were screaming out our lungs cheering it on during its laps, I received another notification that the exam that we were to miss was postponed again due to protests at the university. In the end, every moment of this ordeal was worth it.

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(3/3) I had always known that I wanted to start my

(3/3) I had always known that I wanted to start my own business even though it took some time to figure out exactly what. In my final year of engineering, I worked on a project which involved fabricating an arm for monoplegic patients. During that time, I realized that I would like to pursue an entrepreneurship journey in the area of robotics and healthcare.

Last year we launched Monash Robotics. The name comes from coining both of our first names. Our projects involve developing bio-medical solutions using robotics and mechatronic systems. During the launch, he was working full-time elsewhere and at some point we realized that this was not working out for us. So a few weeks back, he gave in his resignation and came on-board full time. He’s always been there. He’s always been my biggest supporter.

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(2/3) In 2017, I had taken a break from the team d

(2/3) In 2017, I had taken a break from the team due to personal reasons. I needed some time to evaluate where I was headed in terms of personal goals and my career. When I returned back the same year, I was notified that I would be leading a sub-team that would be participating at the FSEV Concept Challenge in 2018 at Kari Motor Speedway. It was a really good coincidence that this opportunity came my way. During my break, I determined that electric vehicle technology was an area that definitely peaked my interest. So yeah, a really good coincidence when the team selected me for this initiative. After the competition, our team made a complete switch over to the Electric class, in which I led the powertrain department.

In my final tenure on the team, one of my leadership takeaways was that you just cannot do everything by yourself. It was very difficult initially to ask someone to do something because you can never be too sure that the work is going to be done right. But then if I don’t allow them to make mistakes and learn the lessons, then I will be restricting them from the learning experiences I had. Leadership demands such risks at times.

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(1/3) I was delivering the Business Plan presentat

(1/3) I was delivering the Business Plan presentation for the first time with other team members and I had just completed my first year in undergrad. It was quite intimidating. Here we were, standing in front of senior individuals who knew ‘everything'. Fortunately, the presentation did go as planned. Before we left the room, one of the judges came up to us, introduced himself and handed over his business card. While doing so, he told us that going forward if we needed anything, that we could contact him. It was a small gesture but it got us all a little too excited and we ran to our pit to share this information with our seniors. This was one of my memorable moments at a competition.

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(2/2) 2017 was a difficult year for us. We did ter

(2/2) 2017 was a difficult year for us. We did terribly at both Formula Bharat and Supra SAE. During the period between the two competitions, I think I had very optimistic goals - very idealistic goals - for myself and for the team. So when that didn’t pan out, it was really hard for me to make sound decisions. I mean it was kind of a lot. There was a clashing of egos and unrealistic expectations where senior members were not on the same page. There were no definite goals for the team either. More than financial woes, there were management and administrative issues. Perhaps it was the lack of expertise and not having our priorities straightened up.

I think two to three times, I must have asked myself if we seniors made a mistake of continuing on the team. “Were we just wasting our time on the team?” “Should we just quit when we have the chance?” “Am I responsible for the rest of the younger members of the team?” It was easy to be frustrated. It was just so easy to give up. That’s why today, you will see the #NeverGiveUp sign on our car.

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(1/2) After I graduated in 2018, I immediately joi

(1/2) After I graduated in 2018, I immediately joined IISc Bangalore as a research assistant within their mechanical engineering department. After shifting between labs, by luck, they had an opening for a research assistant under a professor at the institution who was working on something known as compliant mechanisms. Basically a mechanism has its links and joints, and we use bolts and rivets to join the links, right? His work focussed on how we could eliminate the linkages, yet still keep the functionality of the mechanism. As in, make a single-piece mechanism, which we call a ‘compliant hinge’. With his guidance, I began working for a startup which had incubated within the institution. Their product focuses on using this technology towards assistive wheelchairs for individuals suffering from arthritis and for elderly individuals, who don’t have enough muscle strength to stand or sit on their own.

What I have enjoyed in my journey with IISc was the opportunity to explore the ‘why’ part of any solution, and I’ve learnt that this is where novelty and innovation lies. I think for so long during my undergraduate years, I placed many constraints within the design process, as in, things are only supposed to be designed in a certain way. I left no room to understand why I was doing something and what I was trying to solve. That kind of brainstorming and ideation should happen in the design process. I don’t know why we were just not taught to think in that manner.

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I have a particularly fond memory of our team at t

I have a particularly fond memory of our team at the FSAE Australasia 2018 competition. I believe our vehicle, in all of its disassembled state, barely made it in time for the event and we were pressed on getting it ready to make it through technical inspection. We were so engrossed in this whole process of assembly, that we didn't even get to take a moment to appreciate what was happening around us - the other teams, new faces and the competition itself!

I think that moment collectively came to the entire team when we queued up for Acceleration and when the driver completed the first run. We were all against the pit wall cheering! That moment - that feeling of exhilaration after making it this far - is something that I shall always cherish.

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(2 / 2) The next day, by some miracle I guess, we

(2 / 2)

The next day, by some miracle I guess, we were able to clear tech and then, the rain test as well. Things were looking bright for us. Making it to the Endurance event seemed possible. We headed to the tilt bay, when we saw one of our tires sink. Upon closer inspection, there was a crack in the tire. We immediately started approaching other teams to ask if they could help us out.

Since I was well acquainted with this all-girls team from Rochester Institute of Technology, I decided to run up to them and ask if they could give us a ride to the nearest tire store. At this point, their team had not cleared tech either, yet they were instantly ready to help out. One of the team members went to grab her jacket and keys, and said to me, “Come on, let’s go wherever you want to go.” That’s when I realized “Dude, this is not just about competition between teams, this is that ‘Formula Student Spirit’ that everyone talks about! It’s the thought that, it is fine if we don’t get through it, but we want you to get through it, because we have been through these hardships together.”

Our team ended up clearing the brakes test that same day and went on to participate in the Endurance event. While we didn’t get to complete the event, we placed third in the Hybrid Category of the competition. We were able to achieve all this through a lot of perseverance and, most importantly, through the kindness of strangers.

(1 / 2) We were at Formula Hybrid 2019 in New Ha

(1 / 2)

We were at Formula Hybrid 2019 in New Hampshire. Our team was the first to clear mechanical tech inspection, but when we went to the electric tech bay, everything halted for us. The evening before the last day of the competition, we still had not cleared tech. As someone who was primarily involved in the sponsorship department of the team, I really felt I had no control of the situation. All I knew was that we worked really hard for it and that we were witnessing our dreams crashing down in front of us. We felt deflated, yet we decided to keep working until the late evening until when the guidelines allowed for it.

I just believe in manifestations, that’s the kind of spirituality I subscribe to. So I was like, “If the universe believes that we actually put in all our efforts, we’re going to get what we deserve. It’s not like we were handed the car on a platter - we worked hard for this. So we just have to be patient, take one moment at a time and it will pay off”.

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Understanding that teams are facing the difficulty

Understanding that teams are facing the difficulty of manufacturing a vehicle in the current scenario, I think students should utilize this time in building their knowledge in automotive related-softwares, or just software development in general. For instance, I am located in Germany right now. As everyone is aware, Germany is a hub for automotive development. Yet these days, automotive companies here are not interested in hiring individuals with the traditional skills. At least, as far as I am aware, there is no demand. Instead these companies are recruiting individuals who have the core automotive knowledge coupled with software development experience. Be it developing software for user experience or for the BMS in EVs or for improving efficiency in your systems.

The future is all about connected cars and I believe that students should start focusing on software integration in their vehicles

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