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In this event, you and your team will be tasked with utilizing Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) to create a product addressing the annual theme. A documentation portfolio is also required. If you advance to the semifinals, you will be asked to pitch your solution to the judges as a sales pitch, explaining why the judges should buy your product.
An understanding of CAD and the ability to operate machines such as CNC Machines, Laser Engravers, 3D printers, and CNC Vinyl Cutters is recommended.
Submissions for this event are done in person. During check-ins, participants are required to submit their product and their documentation portfolio. If participants advance, a separate time slot will be provided for the presentation
Teams of up to 6.
2025 - 2026 Theme:
Marble Maze or Puzzle Box
What to Know
What to Know
How to use CAD software
To create your product and illustrate it in your documentation portfolio, moderate knowledge of CAD is highly recommended.
How to operate machinery
The process of creating the product through the use of machines may be handled by someone else, such as an advisor, but if it isn't, then knowledge of how to operate machines such as CNC Machines, Laser Engravers, 3D printers, and CNC Vinyl Cutters is recommended.
What to Submit
What to Submit
Your created product
Your documentation portfolio
Title page
Table of contents
Photographs of existing solutions with captions
Brainstorm sketches
Isometric assembly of the product
Detailed drawings of parts
Photographic images of construction with captions
Photographic images of tested designs with captions
Bill of materials
Plan of work log
Helpful Terminology
Helpful Terminology
Computer Integrated Manufacturing - A method of utilizing computers to control the production process
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machines - Machines that follow instructions in the form of code to shape materials with the use of tools
Laser Engravers - Machines that use a laser beam to mark or cut the surface of a material with great precision
3D Printers - Machines that create 3D objects from 3D modeled designs by layering them with a material, usually in the form of plastic
CNC Vinyl Cutters - Machines that utilize a blade to precisely cut vinyl
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) - Software used to create 3D models
Tolerances - Acceptable ranges of variation in measurement for parts to fit properly
Ergonomics - Design focused on comfort and usability for people
Iteration - Repeated versions of a design focused on improvement
DFM (Design for Manufacturing) - Designing parts to make them cost-effective while producing
Resources
Resources
Fusion 360
Onshape
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