Featured Projects

Whether it’s creating a design for lightweight recreational kayaks, devices to help golfers control the speed of their putts, or scale models of wind turbines to evaluate new concepts, any number of exciting projects take place in Sears think[box] on any given day. Get to know a few of the latest featured projects to take root in our facility.

  • High-Temperature Kiln

    This kiln was built from extruded aluminum framing, refractory bricks, and heating wire. The electronics control box front panel was cut using the waterjet cutter,…
  • Steel Bridge

    The American Society of Civil Engineers sponsors an annual competition where students design and fabricate a scale-model steel bridge. During the competition,…
  • Doorway Hangboard Prototype

    Mountain climbers often use hangboards for strength training of their hands, wrists, and arms. This inexpensive hangboard was created by attaching grips to 3/4 inch…
  • Zuckerman Harpsichord

    This Zuckerman Flemish Single Manual Harpsichord was built from a kit and then modified utilizing CNC machining to achieve a number of modern improvements to the…
  • Piezoelectric Sonicator for Aerosolization

    Inhalers such as those used to treat Asthma patients often need to be shaken before use in order to ensure the active ingredients are well mixed into the inactive…
  • Motorized Camera Arm

    Aurelian Barber is a photographer and videographer but has limited use of his hands and gets around in a wheelchair. This school year, he has collaborated with CWRU…
  • Chi

    Charlotte Brittain - think[box] student technician and Cleveland Institute of Art student - earned the third-place prize in the International Housewares Association…
  • D.R.U.M.

    D.R.U.M. (Digital Rhythmic Utility Modules) is a modular drum machine for musicians who want accessible, customizable, and realistic programmed percussion. Unlike…
  • Sweet Designs Chocolate Molds

    Ines Rehner used think[box] to make a better gourmet nut cluster for her business, Sweet Designs Chocolatier. Her staff used to spend hours sorting the nut clusters…
  • Ascending Deconstruction

    Artist and think[box] staff member Misha Villanueva created Ascending Deconstruction for Intro Cleveland. Ghost bikes are painted white and left as memorials to…