The registered office of the Association shall be located in Ancona (Italy). The Executive Committee may establish local offices in other cities in Italy or abroad.

The objectives of the Association, a not-for-profit organization, are:

● To foster initiatives aimed to promote cultural relations between its Members and the international scientific community, and to contribute to the activities and the development of research in the sector of Stirling-cycle machines

● To collect, circulate and promote information about Members and their activities

● To establish and facilitate relations among Members through conferences, publications and the organization of research groups on specific topics, as well as cultural and social initiatives

● To contribute to encourage young people, students and enthusiasts to study the Stirling-cycle machine and explore its thermal fluid-dynamic aspects

The Association shall undertake all activities deemed useful to achieve its goals.