The Team That Includes Our Student Wins First Place in "Productive Design Challenge 2022" Organized by METU MECH

The team which included our senior Industrial Design student Başak Berument from the Faculty of Architecture and Design has won first place out of 50 teams in attendance at "Productive Design Challenge 2022" organized by METU MECH, a student society at the Middle East Technical University, from February 28 through March 4 under the auspices of Turkish Aerospace Inc., Autodesk, and NUMESYS. The winning team claimed first place with the retractable tricycle landing gear they designed for a 30-kilogram micro unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in full compliance with aviation standards, using topology optimization, generative and parametric design. 

The competition is made up of several stages in which the competitors are expected to push the boundaries of engineering, design, and creativity as they design a product that meets the given specifications in a highly competitive environment in a very short span of time. Meanwhile, the competition also serves as a great opportunity for both companies and students to get to know each other. 

We would like to congratulate our student and her team members on their achievements and wish them continued success.