FRC Team 56
Robotics of Bound Brook
& Ethicon
established 1997
Thank You to all of our current sponsors!
Ethicon, Inc., is headquartered in Somerville, NJ, and has been our sponsor and partner since our team’s inception in 1997. Ethicon has been the world leader in manufacturing of surgical sutures and wound closure devices for over a century.
Picatinny Arsenal is the center set of excellence for weapons and ammunition, providing products and services to all the branches of the army of the United States. Our team of more than 6,000 employees included soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, employed US Federal and personnel of contractors who lead the research, development, acquisition and management of the lifecycle of advanced conventional weapons and munitions systems.
L3Harris Technologies (L3Harris) is an American technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider that produces C6ISR systems and products, wireless equipment, tactical radios, avionics and electronic systems, night vision equipment, and both terrestrial and spaceborne antennas for use in the government, defense, and commercial sectors. They specialize in surveillance solutions, microwave weaponry, and electronic warfare. It was formed from the merger of L3 Technologies (formerly L-3 Communications) and Harris Corporation on June 29, 2019,and is expected to be the sixth-largest defense contractor in the world.
Bridgewater Commons is a favorite shopping destination in Bridgewater, NJ with premium stores such as Apple, lululemon, Pottery Barn, Sephora, Swarovski, and Williams-Sonoma, and department stores such as Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s. For the 2022 FRC Season, Bridgewater Commons is providing space for Team 56 to build our robot and hold team meetings, as we are in between build areas. Along with providing space, Bridgewater Commons is making it possible to host STEM outreach events at the mall to continue our mission of spreading the word of STEM and FIRST Robotics.
Fraternal Order of Eagles - Somerset Aerie #2137
SOMERSET AERIE #2137 has a long tradition of helping those in need. Our motto of "People Helping People" guides our organization. Over the years our aerie has been there to aid victims of fire and flood. We have supported police, fire, EMS, and others who protect and serve throughout the Somerset County area. Our long-standing relationship with the Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation is a source of pride to our membership as is our continued support of Eagle National Charities, local scholarship programs, and patriotic endeavors.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York. IBM is a software, services, and analytics company offering hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from cognitive computering to nanotechnology.
Bound Brook Elks Lodge #1388
Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
The Loyal Order of Moose is a fraternal and service organization founded in 1888 and headquartered in Mooseheart, Illinois. It has about 1 million men as members, in roughly 2,400 Lodges, in all 50 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces and Bermuda. Moose International supports the operation of Mooseheart Child City & School, a community for children and teens in need and Moosehaven, a retirement community for its members as well as conducting numerous sports and recreational programs