Whether it’s creating a design for lightweight recreational kayaks, devices to help golfers control the speed of their putts, or scale models of wind turbines to evaluate new concepts, any number of exciting projects take place in Sears think[box] on any given day. Get to know a few of the latest featured projects to take root in our facility.
Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center
A federal institute for smart manufacturing has selected the Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems (ISSACS) at Case Western Reserve University…GE Cync Smart Camera Prototype
This enclosure for the Cync smart camera by GE Lighting was prototyped on the Objet J750 3D printer by Gabe Puerto of Balance Innovation & Design - a GE…Case Rocket Team 2021
Case Rocket Team is an extracurricular design/build team that competes in the Spaceport America Cup. The club's 2021 competition test rockets featured automatic…Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry Shelter Pod
The Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) provides support for people experiencing homelessness in northeastern Ohio. This innovative prototype pod - …Loops
Loops is a digital musical instrument designed to help users easily create a wide range of complex and musically interesting sounds. By combining a four-track…Baja SAE Competition Vehicle 2021
CWRU motorsports is an extracurricular design/build team that competes in events organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The club's 2021 competition…Acme Jetpack
This jetpack was created using a small jet engine from the world of radio-controlled jet airplanes. A variety of failsafes, emergency stops, and safety gear keeps…SCOPE Respirator
SCOPE Respirator is a new medical device designed by Dr. Tosan Ugbeye that aims to prevent the spread of COVID and other viruses that travel through aerosolized…Street Clock Replica
A street clock is a clock mounted on top of a post in a streetscape or other urban setting. Street clocks were popular in the 1800's and 1900's, however many have…Cleveland Metroparks Macroinvertebrates
Scientists study aquatic macroinvertebrates to learn about water quality in streams and rivers. Immature mayflies, stoneflies, and beetles are very sensitive to…