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.
Watering Tower
Stephen Manka produced Watering Tower as part of the Northeast Ohio Sewer District’s (NEOSD) green infrastructure project. Nine of these projects are underway…Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Prototypes
These scale model wind turbines use fixed-pitch blades to evaluate a new vertical axis wind turbine design. Vertical axis wind turbines are easier to…White Label Face Shields
In response to PPE shortages during COVID-19, think[box] engineers worked with engineers at Penn State University and Nottingham Spirk to set up an emergency face…Synchronous UV-C Decontamination System (SUDS)
The Synchronous UV-C Decontamination System (SUDS) aims to decontaminate an N95 mask in just 60 seconds - the same time it takes a healthcare professional to wash…Cleveland Intubation Box
Project Description COVID-19 is characterized by respiratory difficulty and often patients require intubation and ventilation. The act of intubating can trigger a…Goldenrod
Jennifer Ramirez and Rachel Suzanne Smith applied their craft to create this floral homage for the 2019 Society of North American Goldsmiths’ Exhibition in Motion.…Deadpool Costume
This comic book character costume was carefully crafted using cast off cinema clothing as a basis for the custom pattern. After the original pattern was modified to…ELAC Control System
This user-friendly device controls and monitors a complex process for creating Electrochemically Aligned Collagen (ELAC) threads, a biomaterial used in orthopaedic…Bilirubin Blanket
A Bilirubin blanket is a non-invasive light therapy treatment for babies born with jaundice. Bilirubin is a compound normally found in the body and responsible for…Transportation Domination
This fun, informative board game simulates the real-life business models of transportation companies. Players explore the current issues that the ride sharing,…