Southern Lehigh School District
Southern Lehigh School District has been a long time sponsor of The Spartechs. The schools encourage parents and residents to participate in many diversified ways — from classroom visitations and open houses to working on community projects. Concerted effort is made by the schools and the community to work closely together to provide children with multifaceted opportunities. Southern Lehigh has been kind enough to tolerate our irregular hours, clean up our messes, and allow us to continue participating in FIRST robotics since our beginning. Even on days when we have students at school incredibly late, SLSD and their staff have always been there to support the team. They also are our major sponsor, for which we are eternally grateful.
Reliable Equipment
Reliable Equipment is a specialty tool distributor and manufacturer supplying quality products throughout the United States. They have over 45 years of experience in the custom equipment, tools, and power unit industry. Their success was originally derived from the vision of their founder, Norman DeLan Sr., who saw a need to supply specialized equipment in the utility, telephone and construction equipment business. Today, more and more companies buy from them because of the service they provide, along with their high quality products. They are also recognized for their knowledgeable staff who are experts in their field. They are constantly developing their tools and equipment to meet the demands of today’s contractors. They are able to develop new products, so that they meet the ever-changing requirements of their customers and maintain a large inventory to always have product available.
Bosch
Bosch, founded in 1886 and headquartered in Germany, is a leading global provider of technology and services. The company operates across four key sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Known for its innovation, Bosch develops solutions ranging from automotive systems and industrial equipment to power tools, home appliances, and smart home technologies. With a strong focus on sustainability, electrification, and digitalization, Bosch continues to shape the future of connected living and mobility worldwide.
SN1
SN1 is a software development company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, founded in 2024 as a subsidiary of Software Consulting Services, LLC (SCS). The company specializes in creating immersive data visualizations using 2D and 3D modeling, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) technologies. Their product offerings include real-time system monitoring through Mass Data Analysis (MDA) and Predictive Analysis (PA), as well as AR/VR applications for workflow observation and management. SN1 is also known for developing the VR game Crazy Fish – When Sharks Attack, available on platforms like crazyfish.io.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (TI) designs, manufactures, test and sells analog and embedded semiconductors that help nearly 100,000 customers around the globe create differentiated applications in markets that include industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems.
Lutron
Joel and Ruth Spira founded Lutron Electronics Company, Inc. in 1961. Lutron’s first product was called a “dimmer switch” and represented the world’s first solid-state electronic device used to dim lights in a home, replacing bulky rheostats and autotransformers that were inefficient and unattractive. Lutron is devoted to controlling lighting. Their focus on product innovations, technology, quality, and customer service has made them the undisputed leader worldwide in the area of lighting controls. They offer more than 10,000 products to satisfy virtually any residential or commercial project. Lutron products adjust the intensity of virtually every kind of light, and they remain to this day the only company that provides an integrated solution for controlling both natural daylight as well as electrical lighting. Lutron has been an extremely gracious and generous benefactor for the Southern Lehigh SparTechs since our rookie year of 2002. We would like to again extend our thanks to them.
B. Braun
B. Braun is a leading global medical and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Melsungen, Germany, and founded in 1839. With a portfolio of over 5,000 products—most of which are developed and manufactured in-house—B. Braun serves key healthcare areas such as infusion therapy, pain management, dialysis, surgery, and infection prevention. The company operates in more than 60 countries and employs over 64,000 people worldwide. Known for its focus on innovation, patient safety, and sustainability, B. Braun plays a vital role in improving healthcare systems around the globe.
Demco Automation
Demco Automation, established in 1989 and headquartered in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, specializes in designing and manufacturing custom automated systems for assembling, testing, inspecting, and packaging small parts. Serving industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, electronics, automotive, and telecommunications, the company offers scalable and flexible automation solutions tailored to specific manufacturing needs. Their patented Demco Wedge® platform exemplifies their commitment to modular and reconfigurable automation technologies. With in-house capabilities spanning engineering, machining, panel building, and process development, Demco Automation provides turnkey systems and ongoing support to clients across the United States and internationally.
Bosch Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth is another sponsor for The Spartechs. This past year they have done a great amount to help the team, from sending many mentors over to help with the building and coding of the robot, as well as providing tools and parts to help the process. We are especially grateful for the great amount of support for the team, and the amazing mentors that spend so much of their time with the team on a weekly basis.
Silvene Bracalente Memorial Foundation
The Silvene Bracalente Memorial Foundation (SBMF), established in 2015, honors the legacy of Bracalente Manufacturing Group’s founder, Silvene Bracalente. SBMF supports education in manufacturing trades, especially precision machining, by partnering with local trade schools to offer mentorships, shadowing opportunities, and scholarships. Through its annual Sporting Clay Shoot & Fundraiser, SBMF has raised over $345,000 to benefit students and institutions in the manufacturing sector.
HTSS
HTSS, Inc. is a woman-owned staffing firm based in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, founded in 1993. Specializing in administrative, light industrial, and professional placements, it offers temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing services. With locations in Pennsylvania, Florida, and nationwide, HTSS connects businesses with qualified candidates while supporting job seekers in achieving their career goals.
MSA
The SparTechs would like to thank MSA, The Safety Company, for donating over three thousand dollars worth of safety helmets. Safety helmets have been a large part of our team spirit and safety at competitions.
Christmas City Studios
Christmas City Studios began supporting the SparTechs during the Deep Space season, and has been a huge help for a lot of the business team’s needs. The business plan is a very important part of the competition, and Christmas City Studios was grateful enough to print out multiple copies of this document, as well as helping us with anything we needed. Please click on their picture for more information.
SOLIDWORKS
Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp. offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and work together to help you design products better, faster, and more cost-effectively. The SOLIDWORKS focus on ease-of-use allows more engineers, designers and other technology professionals than ever before to take advantage of 3D in bringing their designs to life. Our team uses Solidworks on a daily basis for our prototyping and CADing. In addition to this, their new release of XDesign is very interesting, and students enjoyed learning about this new online CAD platform.
monday.com
monday.com is a cloud-based work operating system that helps teams manage projects, workflows, and everyday work. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the platform offers customizable boards, automation, and integration with popular tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace. Used by businesses of all sizes across industries, monday.com supports collaboration, visibility, and efficiency in team operations, with a strong focus on user-friendly design and scalability.