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Sport In Research and Teamwork

Sport can sometimes seem like a display of extreme individualism. In actual fact, it is anything but, for behind every victory there is a dedicated team working together to achieve success. This is especially true in Formula 1 and other motorsport championships where Pirelli acts as a technical partner. From the development of tyres, which require meticulous technical and experimental studies, to the continuous interaction between technicians, engineers, and racing teams, teamwork is essential. Both before and after a race, this dialogue ensures the tyres are used optimally, maximising their performance. The students will be accompanied through the rooms of the Pirelli Foundation, where they will find stories of challenges and victories that have been made possible by Pirelli since the early twentieth century. A visit to the company’s Research & Development laboratories in Milano Bicocca will give them a unique opportunity to witness key stages in tyre design, from the creation of virtual models to the testing of physical prototypes. This complex process ensures the development of tyres that are safer, more high-performing, and increasingly sustainable for roads and tracks across the world.

The session will take place in person at the Pirelli Foundation and is for one class of adult students (18+).

Pirelli Foundation Educational Courses

'Sport In Research and Teamwork' For the day: 11 aprile 2019


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On The Roads of Innovation

Innovation is a key factor in the success of any company. Behind improvements in quality, efficiency, or added value, there are often bold ideas from individuals or teams, along with research and experimentation in new solutions. Throughout this course, students will explore the major innovations introduced by Pirelli during its 150-year history, using archive materials as a lens to understand this journey. From designing elegant and functional objects to experimenting with new materials, and from pioneering technological advancements to shaping new forms of communication, Pirelli’s impact is vast. We will pay particular attention to how Pirelli’s involvement in sports competitions, and especially motorsports like Formula 1, has been a driving force behind its research and development for new products and technologies, with an increasing emphasis on reducing environmental impact. At the end of the course, the participants will be divided into groups and tasked with designing and creating a digital narrative with key insights gleaned from their learning experience.

The course will consist of four sessions and may be carried out entirely online or it may include a visit to the Pirelli Foundation, to be agreed upon subject to availability.

Pirelli Foundation Educational Courses

'On The Roads of Innovation' For the day: 11 aprile 2019


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The Fantastic Journey of Rubber

Natural rubber plays a crucial and irreplaceable role in the production of tyres. It is ductile, elastic, waterproof, durable, and insulating... rubber has a truly wide range of useful properties! But many people don’t realise that this valuable material is derived from the bark of a tree. So, how is rubber extracted, and how many things can we make with it? Who first discovered the unique qualities of this renewable and biodegradable material? And how can we use rubber in today’s world, in a way that respects both the environment and the people involved in its production? We’ll embark on an incredible journey together, tracing the path of rubber from the forests of Central America to the vast plantations in Asia, and then on to England and finally to Italy. Here we’ll find a young, visionary engineer who, in 1872, founded Italy’s first rubber goods factory. This is a journey through time and across continents, filled with adventure and amazing discoveries.

The session will be held online via Microsoft Teams and is open to a maximum of two classes at a time.

Pirelli Foundation Educational Courses

'The Fantastic Journey of Rubber' For the day: 11 aprile 2019


Please fill in your details and the staff of Pirelli Foundation Educational will contact you to arrange the dates of the course.

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