Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies. With 104,000 employees in more than 110 countries, we play a key role in helping to meet the world’s growing demand for energy in economically, environmentally and socially responsible ways. We believe that oil and gas will be integral to the global energy needs for economic development for many decades to come. Our strategy and priorities for the future are "more upstream and profitable downstream." We are focusing on delivery and growth, leveraging our strong portfolio. Our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people have formed the basis of our General Business Principles for 30 years and remain as important as ever. We are convinced that our short- and long-term business success depends on finding environmentally and socially responsible ways to help meet the world’s future energy needs.

Roush is a leading supplier of automotive engineering, development and manufacturing services. We are the world’s largest supplier of integrated motorsports marketing services, and we manufacture and market performance vehicles, crate motors and vehicle components. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, Roush employs more than 2,000 people in over 50 locations throughout North America, Mexico, Germany and the UK.

The SKF Group is the leading global supplier of products, solutions and services in the area comprising rolling bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. The Group’s service offer includes technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training. SKF was founded one hundred years ago, in 1907, and grew at a rapid rate to become a global company. As early as 1920, the company was well established in Europe, America, Australia, Asia and Africa. Today, SKF is represented in more than 130 countries. The company has more than 100 manufacturing sites and also sales companies supported by some 15,000 distributor locations.

The The Vector Group is the leading manufacturer of software tools and software components for networking in electronic systems based on CAN, LIN, MOST, FlexRay. Customers from automotive engineering, the transportation and control technologies from around the world trust in the solutions and products designed by vector. Vector provides tools, software components and engineering services for the networking of electronic systems in the automobile and related industries. The ECU development is supported with tools for the design, test, calibration, and diagnostics as well as with sofware components and development services.

The mission of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) is to support its membership through legislative and industry representation, educational programs and communications, and community relations activities. Founded in 1907 by a group of five Detroit-area auto dealers after they hosted the very first Detroit Auto Show in the same year, today, the DADA membership includes more than 250 new-vehicle dealers who own 240 dealerships-selling 40 different vehicle lines in 64 cities throughout the metropolitan Detroit area. The dealers are affiliated with the DADA through one or more of 15 vehicle line groups, or through individual membership. Currently, DADA members collectively employ more than 16,500 people. Ninety-eight percent of new-car and new-truck dealers in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties are members of the DADA. Currently, DADA members have an average of 26 years experience in the auto industry.

Molex is a leading one-source supplier of interconnect products. Our team of highly skilled experts is focused on the design, development and distribution of innovative product solutions that touch virtually every walk of life. Our portfolio is among the world's most extensive, with over 100,000 reliable products, including everything from electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnects to switches and application tooling.

Office of the Vice President for Research supports and promotes the efforts of UM faculty, staff, and students to remain in the forefront of research, scholarship, and creative activity, and is responsible for policies and compliance with ethical conduct of research. The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research is to: nurture excellent research, scholarship, and creative activity by our faculty, staff and students; promote the integration of the research, education, and service missions of the university; facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise with the larger society; and promote responsibility in the conduct and administration of these activities.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services. With annual revenues exceeding $8 billion, we offer full-spectrum support to industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets. Services include scientific and specialty consulting as well as all aspects of engineering and construction, and operations & maintenance.

Alcoa is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Formed with the combined strengths of Huck and Fairchild Fasteners, Alcoa Fastening Systems serves the global aerospace, automotive, and commercial transportation markets with the most specialized engineering, highest quality, and the greatest breadth and depth of fastening system solutions in our industry.

Tel-X Corporation has been dedicated to creating prototype sheet metal, machining and medium to short run CNC machining and stamping services for our clients for over 45 years. We are capable of handling any request and Tel-X can satisfy any Ford, GM or Chrysler quality requirement. We can handle all phases of projects from tooling to the finished product and can take care of additional requirements, such as; heat treating, deburring, plating/painting, pickup, and delivery. Discover the services we can offer with over 45 years of experience.

Founded in 2001, A123Systems’ proprietary technology is built on a new nanoscale materials initially developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A123Systems is now one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-power lithium ion batteries using our patented technology designed to deliver a new combination of power, safety and life.

Our breakthrough technology, innovative multinational manufacturing model, team of tier-one investors, and experienced executives are providing the power to change the game for today’s Transportation, Electric Grid Services and Portable Power manufacturers.

In June of 2005 Design Intent Engineering (DIE) was acquired by Eicher Motors Limited transforming DIE from a local Detroit based engineering service provider to a Global Source for World Class Product Development. While maintaining it's rich heritage as a Class “A” Surface development powerhouse, DIE's services have been expanded locally and globally and include offerings of it's global group; Eicher Engineering Solutions (EES).

The EES/DIE group is ready to service your Engineering & Prototyping needs, locally or globally.

In 1879, University of Michigan President James B. Angell wrote that the University should make excellence in liberal education accessible to those “whose intellectual gifts entitle them to admission to the goodly fellowship of cultivated minds.” A century and a quarter later, this commitment to excellence and accessibility continues to be a foundation of the University of Michigan.

The Office of the Provost works to strengthen this foundation. Our role is to support research, teaching, and public service that pushes the frontiers of knowledge and enhances civil society. To do this, we work with UM President Mary Sue Coleman, the deans and faculty leaders of the academic units, and the larger faculty to set academic priorities and allocate funding to carry them forward. Our goal is to encourage and sustain an environment of creativity, rigor, support, and openness that aids faculty, students, and the wider community in their search for knowledge.

Charles (Chuck) S. Hutchins has had a consistent presence on the U of M Solar Car Team for nearly 17 years. Accompanying the Team on every race since the running of Maize and Blue in 1993, Chuck has maintained cultural and technical continuity that has motivated generations of Wolverines working in Ann Arbor. Chuck's experience as an engineer (BSE MEAM '57) and as an entrepreneur (co-founder of Manufacturing Data Systems Inc.) have proved priceless in the development of our 2007 vehicle, Continuum.

TANDBERG is a leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition video conferencing and mobile video products and services with dual headquarters in New York and Norway. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and software for video, voice and data. The company provides sales, support and value-added services in more than 90 countries worldwide. TANDBERG's mission is to change the way people communicate. Our vision of the future is a world in which all communication is completely natural, unencumbered by technology. Natural communication is the ability to interact with someone — a co-worker, customer, or supplier — as if you were in the same room.

Saturn Electronics Corporation, bare printed circuit board manufacturer, is a Top 30 domestic PWB Fabricator managing the nuances between Quick-Turn Prototype Boards and High-Volume PCB Production while offering industry-leading Lead Free circuit boards that meet RoHS compliance. Saturn Electronics Corporation is located in Romulus, Michigan.