Presentations from R3D@Tri-C, the Regional 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Conference, held on June 18 and 19, 2015, at Tri-C’s Advanced Technology Training Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

1. America’s Maker University
the importance of this premier innovation center
think[box]
Raymond Krajci (CWRU ‘14)
Laboratory Technician

2. Scale
One of the world’s largest university-based innovation centers
7 Stories
50,000 sq. ft.
August 2015

3. Access
Unparalleled free and open access since opening in 2012

4. Scope
An ecosystem of innovation
1. COMMUNITY
2. COLLABORATE
3. PROTOTYPE
4. FABRICATE
5. PROJECTS
6. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
7. INCUBATE

5. Innovation at think[box] and LaunchPad
Over $2M raised by startups in first 2 years of joint operation
$100k - DDG (Malaria)
$500k - Hive
$130k - FGC (Fuel Jet)
$85k - GreenLite
$150k - Apollo Medical
$1M - EveryKey
Many More

6. The Climbing Minier Whegs is a smaller version of the
Bio-Robotics Climbing Mini Whegs. This is a light (62g)
wall climbing robot that scales smooth surfaces using a
novel adhesive modeled after the surface of a gecko's
foot. The robot can easily transition 90 degrees from a
horizontal to vertical plane because of its unique wheel-
legs. The orange parts in the photograph were 3D-
printed on a MakerBot 2 Replicator in think[box].
Minier Whegs
think[box] Project

7. This patent-pending design for an inexpensive 3D
printed competition-grade yo-yo uses a single material,
and achieves a high moment of inertia by changing the
geometry in ways that would be impossible without 3D
printing. Numerous iterations of these yo-yos were
printed on the MakerBots in think[box].
Doppler Yo-Yo
think[box] Project

8. Inspiratory Muscle Training, or IMT for short, has been
around for decades in the medical and sports
environments. Pro2Fit is bringing IMT to the masses
with a personal device that pairs with your smartphone
which provides a fun and highly motivating workout.
Early prototypes, made partly in think[box], are in use on
several NBA, NHL, and NFL teams as well as a handful
of universities for both research and athletics.
Pro2Fit Inspiratory Muscle Trainer
think[box] Project

9. Sprāv is a wireless water meter that gives you control of
your water and energy consumption. Using a
combination of instant feedback and usage tracking,
Sprāv gives you the tools to reduce your utility bills as
well as your eco-footprint.
Sprav
think[box] Project

10. This 13 million-year-old fossil holds many clues for
CWRU researchers studying the prehistoric climate of
Bolivia. If the species of origin is confirmed to be
Stupendmys, a turtle with a shell 6 feet long, then it will
provide valuable answers about the ancient
environment. This 3D scan will be sent to experts for
identification.
3D Fossil Model
think[box] Project

11. This project by the Biologically Inspired Robotics
Laboratory at Case Western Reserve University seeks to
develop a novel means of robotic locomotion useful in
niche applications such as pipe inspection by mimicking
the undulating motion of a worm.
Compliant Modular Mesh Worm Robot
think[box] Project

12. This prototype of an ultra-affordable, human powered
phone charger won $85,000 from the Spartan Challenge
and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s P3 Grant
Competition. The device allows a user to non-
strenuously charge a phone while leaving both hands
free for other tasks. This design is aimed towards users
in countries lacking infrastructure and those not on the
electrical grid.
GreenLite Technology
think[box] Project

13. Benefits of Additive Manufacturing
3D printing plays a critical role in the mission of think[box]
Empowers creativity
Facilitates iteration
Provides experience