Minimizer announced Tuesday it has donated components of the Wrench Warmers’ robot “Shelby” by using its 3D printer.
“The parts manufactured on Minimizer’s 3D printer are always the envy of judges and other teams,” says BP Robotics Coach Sarah Oelkers.
In addition, Minimizer donated the time of two of its engineers, Martin Larsen and Jay Iverson, who assisted the BP robotics team with the design and construction of the robot.
“It is very rewarding to help so many students who have an interest in Science and Engineering,” Larsen says. “It is great to see first-hand how FIRST Robotics gives students the opportunity to use cutting edge technology and inspires them to develop and apply new skills.”
The Wrench Warmers recently won the Imagery Award at the regional competition in Duluth, Minn. The team says the award celebrated attractiveness in engineering and outstanding visual aesthetics. At the end of the competition season, the team ranked 60th of 208 Minnesota high school teams.
“Minimizer has been a supporter of the program for both years it has been running. We are forever grateful for the relationship our program has with our local businesses, especially Minimizer,” Oelkers says. “For a second year team, we’re very excited about those numbers!”
