Test Your Future of Making Things IQ

Airbus used generative design and additive manufacturing (3D printing) in creating their “Bionic partition.” What kind of benefits did Airbus realize from the convergence of generative design and additive manufacturing?
A. reduced carbon emissions
B. lighter, more efficient planes
C. Stronger and safer seats for attendants
D. All of the above
E. A & B

To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Under Armour leap frogged their competition by delivering the first athletic shoe for consumer resale made with 3D printed components. What was special about the ARCHITECH shoe?
A. Michael Phelps broke ranks and wore a special edition at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics
B. First shoe featuring a 3D printed midsole
C. Able to increase support while decreasing weight
D. All of the above

Ford is on the cutting edge of technology. They use Virtual Reality as part of their design review process of every vehicle they create.
A. True
B. False

Griswold Water Systems used the Internet of Things to reduce toxins and improve water quality. Which of these is NOT True:
A. The average GWS customer now uses 17 - 28% less water
B. Average cooling tower customer saves $25K each year.
C. Average cooling tower system uptime is increased by 25%.

Who was the first athlete to use a 3D printed prosthetic in the Paralympics?
A. Oscar Pritorius
B. Mayumi Narita
C. Denise Schindler
D. Erin Popovich

From large-scale models for scenery, in-store displays and special events, to a 7-foot-tall rabbit statue, what technology does UK-based CNC Polystyrene use to create their many impressive pieces.
A. 3D Printing
B. Laser cutting
C. A Robot and software
D. All of the above