Manufacturing Tips and Tricks from FIRST Teams

We’re providing tips and tricks for Manufacturing Week brought to you by Molex and Gene Haas Foundation-sponsored FIRST^® Robotics Competition teams: 

• 3061 “Huskie Robotics” 

• 2338 “Oswego Gear It Forward” 

• 9015 “Questionable Engineering” 

• 696 “Circuit Breakers” 

From clever prototyping techniques to time-saving hacks, these teams share the tools and insights that help them innovate and build to their greatest potential. Check out their videos and discover new ways to enhance your manufacturing processes during the FIRST^® AGE™ presented by Qualcomm season! 

FIRST Robotics Competition Team 3061 “Huskie Robotics” from Naperville, Illinois discusses their part numbering system and how they stay organized during the build process.  

FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2338 “Oswego Gear It Forward” from Oswego, Illinois shares how they make sure every part is built to the correct specification. 

FIRST Robotics Competition Team 9015 “Questionable Engineering” from Jersey City, New Jersey shares how they use their laser cutter to manage resources and impact their community. 

FIRST Robotics Competition Team 696 “Circuit Breakers” from La Crescenta, California discusses how 3D printing helps their team do quick prototyping and shares a demo. 

Ready to dig into your own team’s manufacturing process? Share your manufacturing tips and tricks on social and be sure to tag FIRST!