Running 30.11.23 - 16.02.23 (Live Launch 30.12.23 @ 11:30 - 12:15)
CADCAM Educators hub have been commissioned by the Baker Dearing Trust and Autodesk to write this years Fusion 360 design Competition.
The project is inspired by the BAC Mono - a production car built in Liverpool - which has much in common with concept cars on account of its innovative approach to design and engineering
The competition is open to any student who is attending any one of the UTC Schools and colleges for the academic year 2023 - 2024.
BAC (Briggs Automotive Company), are the manufacturers of Mono, the World’s first single seater production car. Mono borrows much of its architecture from Formula cars, with advanced materials such as carbon fibre and titanium making it incredibly lightweight. The car is clothed in a sci-fi inspired organic body, contrasting with the exposed mechanical elements.
Mono is intended as the ultimate piece of sports equipment for the enjoyment of driving. As travelling by car becomes increasingly sanitised and autonomous, Mono stands out as vehicle that provides a truly exhilarating and immersive experience.
BAC are passionate about design, and inspiring the next generation of designers. Murray Adams one of the senior designers at BAC wants to challenge the new generation of designer to design their very own Concept Car.
Engineers have been dreaming up different concepts for cars and vehicles for many years. A concept car is a prototype vehicle created by automotive manufacturers to showcase innovative design ideas, advanced technology, and potential future directions for their brand.
Concept cars often push the boundaries of automotive design, featuring cutting-edge aesthetics, innovative engineering, and experimental features that may include alternative powertrains, autonomous driving systems, unique interior layouts, and advanced connectivity options. While they may not be destined for commercial sale, concept cars play a vital role in shaping the automotive industry by influencing design trends, inspiring technological advancements, and providing a glimpse into the possibilities of the future of transportation.
The rules are simple, use Fusion 360 or another Autodesk platform to generate your "Concept Car". The entry can be any form of vehicle including a truck, bus or car. The origin for each vehicle should be a "form" that is sculpted, manipulated and detailed into the bodywork. The other parts of the vehicle should be modelled and added around the form.
There will be gift vouchers for each of the top 3 students in each category.
The "Top 10" will be invited for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the BAC manufacturing facility.*
A number of the winning entrants will be invited to exhibit their designs at mach 2024.*
The winning UTC for best overall engagement will have the opportunity to choose 6 of their designs to be embedded into their very own Augmented reality merge cube.
The overall winner will have a full colour 3D printed model of their concept car presented to them in the form of a trophy.
*please note there may be some geographical restrictions to access to these events. We will work with all entering centres to help support access. There will be some transport available, but overnight accommodation is not available. Please get in touch for any queries
The next thing you need to do is make sure you are working on a computer with Fusion 360 installed. If you want to install it at home, you can do this completely free of charge by following the links below. If you can't install it why not just use the browser version by clicking below.
You will need an educational verified account for this, so ask your college or one of your teachers if you're unsure how to do this!
To help you along the way the team at Fusion Educators hub have created 3 of their own concept cars. You might want to follow through the steps changing your designs as you go, or make one with Dan or Andy and then use your knowledge to make your own.
There will be 3 main judging categories this year, and the designs will be judges on judged on creative flair and design features. Credit will also be given for using a range of Fusion workspaces
Year 10 and under
Year 11
Sixth form
There will be an additional set of rewards for the UTC with most overall engagement, as well as any additional prizes that may be added by judges as the competition progresses.
To enter you just need to send your public link and 1 slide showing your completed renders.
Each UTC can submit no more than 3 entries per school per category. For example, a single school may submit up to a maximum of 3 entries for category 1,2 and 3 (a total of 9 entries). And entries can be submitted to more than one category.
Judges to select the winner(s). the decisions of sponsor and the judges will be final. Sponsor will not correspond with entrants about the decisions of the judges or the determination of the winners
If a stated Prize is unavailable, Sponsor has the right to substitute one or more items of equal or greater value, in its sole and absolute discretion. No Prize is exchangeable, transferable, or redeemable for cash. The winner will be solely responsible for complying with any and all applicable federal, state, provincial, local, or other statutes, regulations, and other laws and for bearing any personal income, VAT, withholding taxes, customs duties, or other taxes, fees, insurance, surcharges, or other costs relating to any Prize.
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The Contest begins at 12:00 a.m. Central European Time (CET) on 30/11/23 (“Start Date”). Entries for the Contest must be received by Sponsor by 11:59 p.m. CET on 16/02/24 (the "Deadline"). Unless otherwise stated on the Contest Site or otherwise indicated by Sponsor
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