About the challenge

Welcome to the CAD Design Challenge, the inaugural event of DAUST's Mechathon initiative! As the first mechanical engineering competition of its kind in Senegal, this challenge marks the beginning of a larger movement to foster innovation and hands-on learning in mechanical engineering. Through this CAD competition, students across all academic levels will tackle real-world design problems, from creating practical storage solutions to developing smart mechanical systems. Divided into three skill-based categories - Beginner, Intermediate, and Senior - the challenge ensures that every participant can meaningfully contribute and grow their expertise. This cornerstone event of Mechathon represents our commitment to nurturing the next generation of mechanical engineers while promoting practical, innovative solutions to everyday challenges.

Get started

Ready to bring your ideas to life? Participating in the CAD Design Challenge is simple! First, determine your eligibility category based on your academic level - whether you're an IEP student, Freshman, Sophomore, or above. Then, register through our official challenge website to receive detailed project specifications for your category. Take time to understand your category's unique requirements and constraints, as these are crucial for a successful submission. Once registered, you'll have access to submission guidelines and formats for your CAD models. Need support along the way? Our team is ready to assist you at terangamec@gmail.com. Join us in this exciting opportunity to showcase your design skills and compete for attractive cash prizes while contributing to mechanical engineering innovation in Senegal!

Requirements

What to Build

The CAD Design Challenge presents three distinct design projects, each tailored to different skill levels and learning experiences.

  • Beginner participants (IEP to Freshman 1) will tackle the practical challenge of designing ping pong equipment storage, creating an elegant solution for storing rackets and balls while ensuring easy installation on ping pong tables. The design must be 3D printable, making it accessible and functional.
  • Intermediate challengers (Freshman 2 to Sophomore 1) will push their creativity further by designing a smart table where student can plug their electronic devicies (laptop, phones, etc). The table should be designed within the required dimension. The aesthetics and innovation are accountable.
  • For our Senior participants (Sophomore 2 and above), the challenge escalates to designing a comprehensive tool cart system. This advanced project requires integrating modern technology with practical storage, featuring multiple sections, security systems for user identification, and smart monitoring capabilities through cameras or sensors.

Each project has been carefully chosen to build relevant skills while solving real-world design challenges.

What to Submit

  • A CAD file (SLDASM or f3d/f3z)
  • A presentation slides of the design (2 slides max)

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Prizes

$60 in prizes
level1 winner
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

TBD

mohammed ndaiye
daust

Judging Criteria

  • Functionality & practicality
  • Innovation
  • Technical skills
  • Respect of the Requirements
  • Aesthetics

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