Team S55

Three intense days at the Maker Faire Rome- The European Edition where it was possible to meet companies, but also enthusiasts and curious people. Everything was possible thanks to the support of Politecnico di Torino and together with other teams: Team Policumbent, Polito Sailing Team, Team S55, DIANA, PoliTOrbital, PoliTo H2Fly - Politecnico di Torino, ASTRA Team Polito, RoboTO, Team PoliTOcean, ICARUS PoliTO, WEEE Open and Team Isaac PoliTo.

Team Isaac PoliTo had the privilege of participating in Maker Faire Rome - The European Edition 2024, where we presented our latest robotics advancements and shared our dedication to technological innovation with industry professionals, enthusiasts, and visitors. This event was a unique opportunity to stand alongside other talented teams from Politecnico di Torino, such as Team Policumbent, Polito Sailing Team, Team S55, DIANA, PoliTOrbital, PoliTo H2Fly - Politecnico di Torino, ASTRA Team Polito, RoboTO, Team PoliTOcean, ICARUS PoliTO, and WEEE Open. Together, we highlighted the breadth of talent and pioneering spirit fostered by our university community. A heartfelt thank you to all who visited us and engaged with our work. Your enthusiasm motivates us to keep pushing forward in our mission for innovation in robotics. #TeamISAAC #PolitecnicodiTorino #MakerFaireRome #Innovation #Robotics

All roads lead to Rome! 🌍✨ Last week we had the honour of attending the European Edition of the Maker Faire in Rome. It was an unforgettable three days filled with new connections and strengthened ties with teams equally driven by a passion for innovation. The event offered us a unique opportunity to inspire young minds, exchange ideas, and collaborate with peers who are shaping the future of technology and design. Thanks to Maker Faire Rome - The European Edition for allowing us to participate in such an inspiring event that brings together creative minds, innovative thinkers and visionaries of the future, and to Politecnico di Torino for its continued support. #MFR2024 #Aviation #Seaplane #S55 #Innovation

Behind every successful design are countless simulations and analyses!💻 At TeamS55, we rely on Beta CAE Systems software to perform critical simulations for our seaplane project. ✈ From refining complex geometries to creating high-quality meshes for CFD and FEM analysis, #ANSA pre-processor and #META post-processor allow us to evaluate and optimize our hydrodynamic and aerodynamic designs with precision. ⚙🔧 Thank you BETA CAE Italy Srl for providing us with the tools and knowledge to take our work to the next level. 💡 🚀 #BetaCAE #S55 #SeaplaneEngineering #SimulationPower #InnovationInDesign

Primo volo per il nuovo aeromodello a propulsione elettrica realizzato dal Team S55 del #PoliTO 🛩️ Il velivolo SM55, progettato dal team studentesco, combina materiali compositi e moderne tecnologie in un modello che guarda al passato - replicando lo storico Savoia Marchetti S55X - per proiettarsi nel futuro dell’aeronautica, con attenzione rivolta a innovazione e sostenibilità Leggi l'articolo su #PoliFlash ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dhe36GZ6 DIMEAS - Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Aerospaziale

We are on the news! On October 12th, our electric seaplane, inspired by the Savoia-Marchetti S55X, successfully took flight for the first time! 🌊✈️ This incredible achievement was made possible by the hard work and dedication of each member of our team, marking a key step toward greener aviation. A special thanks to the skill and experience of our pilots Thomas Truffo and Fabio Porru. Our model couldn't have flown in better hands. Now, we look forward to pushing the boundaries of aviation further with the #HERA project to develop a hydrogen-powered S55X model. Read more on: #poliFlash: https://lnkd.in/dhe36GZ6 #ANSA: https://lnkd.in/d-bJ9zqj #seaplane #firstflight #S55 #aerospace

In September, our team had the honor of participating in the 34th International Council of Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS) in Florence. We presented four studies based on our work with the flying replica of the historic S55X. These studies were a collaborative effort, involving experimental tests from across our entire team, and explored different aspects of the S55’s design while considering recent developments in the aerospace industry. This opportunity also allowed us to share our vision for the future through our HERA project, where we hope to build a hydrogen-powered version of the S55. We are truly grateful to ICAS for this opportunity, to our sponsors for their support, and to DIMEAS - Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Aerospaziale. Our papers: Experimental validation of the dynamic finite element model of a 1:8 scale seaplane using a laser doppler vibrometer (LDV) Authors: Federica Lovero, Giorgio Biggi, Sofia Lombardi, Maria Alice do Carmo Costa, Vincenzo Amore, and Enrico Cestino CFD study of air supply system for cooling of a hydrogen powered unmanned seaplane and recuction of resulting drag Authors: Marsano Andrea, Felipe Bustos Ortega, Giuseppe Santarella, Sanjay Ganesh, and Federico Giargia Experimental results of antenna placement test on a carbon-fiber replica of the S55X seaplane Authors: Rosy Fallucca, Annamaria Iannuzzo, Samuele Gallina, Enrico Cestino and Vito Sapienza Numerical-theoretical evaluation of the ditching of a hull with dihedral angles between -5 and 20 degrees Authors: Davide Guagliardo, Enrico Cestino, Antonio Virdis, Andrea Alfero, and Vito Sapienza #ICAS #S55 #HERA #Hydrogen #Seaplane #Aerospace

We are excited to share the incredible progress made by our team in the mission to build a flying replica of the historic S55 seaplane. Thanks to the work of the entire team, the S5502 successfully passed the floating test. An important milestone in view of the upcoming flight test. 🌟 Highlights from our latest test Extended water operation: S5502 spent 45 minutes in water, far exeeding the expected operational time of contact with water. Successful maneuvers: we conducted several successful maneuvers, including an aborted take-off. 📊 Results The floating test was successful! We have collected vital data that will help us move forward with our work. Thank you to everyone supporting us on this incredible journey. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to take history to new heights! #TeamS55 #PolitecnicodiTorino #S55Seaplane #AerospaceEngineering #Innovation #FloatingTest

On Saturday, 15th June, we were invited by the Ordine degli Ingegneri della Provincia di Torino to the first edition of the Festival dell'ingegnere. On this occasion, we held a seminar on the team's activities and exhibited our scale model of the S55. During the seminar entitled 'Take history to new heights', our team leader Kiran Nalla, HERA project manager Luca M., Prof. Enrico Cestino, and Eng. Vito Sapienza spoke about the history of the S55 and the team's current activities. It was also an opportunity to present our new #HERA project, which aims to design and produce a flying replica of the S55 with hybrid electric and hydrogen propulsion. Thanks to the Ordine degli Ingegneri della Provincia di Torino, the Commissione Aerospaziale, and the many people who approached our model and asked us questions during the seminar. It was great to share our #passion for the S55 with you all! #aerospace #engineering #S55

Yesterday, Kiran Nalla and Federica Lovero, on behalf of Team S55, attended the 2024 BETA CAE Systems Italy Open Meeting. A truly inspiring event hosted by BETA CAE Italy Srl where BETA customers and engineers from all over the world shared their experiences and gave us an insight into what engineering simulation will look like in the future. We would like to thank our sponsor BETA CAE Italy Srl for inviting us to such an exciting event.