2023 Purdue Poly Anderson

Purdue Polytechnic
Anderson

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Challenge Theme

Outdoor Furniture

We loved bringing Make48 to this world-class facility - Catch a glimpse of what happened:

tool tech group photo on stairs with make48 letters on the left side

group of 5 volunteers on set up day in front of the tool trailer

two team members in gold team shirts standing at a table holding wood next to a purdue tool tech

tom and jason standing next to a team as they sit at their team table in teal team shirts

tom gray standing between two guys holding a black cup

Ann with DeBruce Foundation and tom with Make48 standing next to each other smiling in front of debruce foundation step and repeat banner

tool tech tyler working at a saw with wood

team of three in blue team shirts working together with wood on the floor

ann and amanda with the debruce foundation standing next to each other smiling

tool tech gregg holding a hammer and screw driver working on team teams wooden prototype as they stand next to him in their grey team shirts

team and tool techs working on a prototype on the floor

two team members in teal holding up a wooden rectangle that has make48 cut out of it

tool tech andy helping a team member with wood

brooks from make48 mixing blue epoxy standing at a table

tool tech gregg standing at an epilog laser cutter

group photo of all teams, tool techs and volunteers

amy and tom gray standing next to each other in front of debruce foundation step and repeat banner

tool tech kelly stalking with tom gray in front of a fastenal locker

shopbot tool tech giving two thumbs up standing next to tool tech brad looking down at his phone

tool techs jason and tyler drilling with wood on top of the gridlock table

four vip guests standing in front of the debruce foundation step and repeat banner

Make48 is a 48-hour competition where teams are presented with a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video and pitch their big idea to a panel of judges.

This summer, Make48 will host the competition at Purdue Polytechnic in Anderson, IN. With access to expert tool technicians and high-tech equipment, competing teams will have the power to build almost anything.

For this challenge, collaboration is the key to success. Many people have big ideas but few possess the resources to develop a prototype that turns them into reality. To build anything, different skills, materials and equipment must work together to create a final product. Make48 allows this process to be achieved with a fun, fast-paced, and educational event. First place team wins $2000 and advances to the nationals in November 2023.

The 12,000-square-foot makerspace at Purdue Polytechnic Anderson is broken up into a 3D printing lab, woodworking shop, metal fabrication area, weld shop and design room. While designed as a lab space for Purdue students, this facility also attracts small business owners and inventors who may not have all the tools they need or who have outgrown their at-home work space. Smaller manufacturers are the future, and the availability of this specialized equipment can take inventions from paper to reality. In particular, the makerspace is good for artisans and craftspeople wanting to increase their production. They can use the space and its collection of tools to build prototypes at a reasonable cost. The space also lends itself to fun community events and a destination for families.

Event Date: July 21-23, 2023

Team Application

We’re seeking diverse teams to compete at Make48 Purdue Polytechnic Anderson. Team members may be of any age, but each team must have at least someone 18+. The spirit of innovation is within us all - let’s see what you’re capable of creating!

First place team wins $2000 and advances to the nationals in November 2023.

Applications are now CLOSED!

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Make48 is made possible with generous support from our sponsors. Celebrate the maker-mindset and engage with your community in an impactful way by sponsoring this event. A variety of investment levels are available.

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Tool-Tech Application

Tool-Techs are essential for competing teams to achieve success. Offer your expertise and professional skill by volunteering your time as a Tool-Tech.

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Volunteer Application

The energy of these dynamic events is contagious and to execute them flawlessly we need your help! Volunteer to support the event in a number of ways from helping with setup to registering teams as they arrive.

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