Registration is free, but it is limited, so if you are interested in signing up, keep that in mind. Small teams will be working together in this competition, and registration is open to anyone, including:
- 3D printing enthusiasts
- Educators
- Engineers
- Designers
- Inventors
This hackathon works on many levels as not only do those entering get to have an enriching experience, but they will be learning about what it means to create for the industrial designs of tomorrow, namely for GE’s new appliance called ChillHub. In turn, FirstBuild receives some great new ideas and products. This new smart refrigerator features USB connections, a wifi connection, and a plethora of amazing ‘space-age’ devices that they are already planning for, assisted with concepts from previous challenges like deodorizers, buttercaps, softeners, and more.
While they can look at current plans for the Chillhub, hackathon designers can look at impressive past innovations like the ‘Rad Reindeer,’ which we highlighted last year as a totally cool 3D printed multi-purpose tool that can stack, tilt, and act as double chip clip.
The whole idea in the designs is to make life more efficient for the homeowner and the smart user, as well, as we hope–smart eaters–who enjoy a whole new world of bells and whistles that make life easier–and let’s face it–just a whole lot of fun as well. These are, historically, very clever and sleek designs that seem so simple you wonder why you never thought of them before. We’ve also seen herb preservers, locking compartments for medicine, and other great items like cheese dispensers.
The hack-a-thon begins on Saturday, June 13 and runs from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. On the 14th, teams present their projects, and winners are announced that afternoon.