Invisible Design Hackathon - WED2025
About the Hackathon:Join the first global CAD design hackathon celebrating World Engineering Day! This event challenges participants to innovate practical, sustainable solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using SolidWorks .
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This Hackathon for
CAD Designer
Engineering students
Professionals
SWUGN members
Design Challenges
1. Eco Classroom Kit (SDG 4: Quality Education)
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- Design a low-cost, portable STEM teaching tool for underserved schools.
- Requirements : Moving parts (gears, hinges), 3D-printable design, safety.
- Bonus : Manual/hand-powered mechanisms.
2. Pocket Factory (SDG 9: Innovation & Infrastructure)
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- Design a portable, solar-powered workstation for makers.
- Requirements : Use SolidWorks Configurations/Motion Studies.
- Bonus : All-terrain durability.
3. Green Street Object (SDG 11: Sustainable Cities)
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- Create eco-friendly public furniture (e.g., solar benches, smart trash bins).
- Requirements : Use SolidWorks Sheet Metal/Weldments, recycled materials.
- Bonus : Interactive features like LED displays.
4. Micro Recycling Unit (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption)
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- Build a compact, manual recycling tool (e.g., hand-cranked shredder).
- Requirements : Functional mechanics, no electricity.
- Bonus : Modular parts for easy repair.
Submission
Guide
- CAD File : SolidWorks-native formats only.
- 1-Page PDF :Describe your design’s impact, and SDG alignment.
- Include renders and exploded views.
- Sustainability : Highlight recycled materials, energy efficiency.
Judging
Criteria
- Creativity (30%) : Originality and innovation.
- Manufacturability (25%) : Ease of production and practicality.
- Sustainability (25%) : Eco-friendly materials and processes.
- SDG Alignment (20%) : Clear link to the chosen UN goal.
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