Osaka Institute of Technology Cup Mini 4WD Race, a competition between manufacturing companies, is being held! 🌈✨️
This time,Students from Osaka Institute of Technology are in charge of everything from planning and managing the tournament to publicity and execution!
This tournament truly became a "creation made by the students themselves."
It was a day of intense competition, where the students' challenges clashed with the serious technology of the manufacturing industry.
The professional skills honed on the factory floor and the passion of young people who will shape the future intersected, filling the entire venue with excitement.
The venue was filled with approximately [number] companies, students, and spectators.300Names gathered, through Mini 4WD“A serious manufacturing battle“And so it unfolded.
You can witness the true dedication of engineers in a way you wouldn't normally see!
A lineup of one-of-a-kind, never-before-seen Mini 4WD cars!
Participants will use their skills to the fullest to create a one-of-a-kind Mini 4WD car.
They take on the race. The sight of engineers seriously taking on the challenge is not just entertaining.
That passion inspires everyone, not just engineers involved in manufacturing.
Students also participate in this competition. The showdown between the students and the engineers is even more exciting.
It's going to be exciting.
▷ Here you'll find the true essence of our engineers!
Tournament participantsA car body incorporating technology regardless of profitability.make
I will take on the competition. As a competitive engineer, I will not only race,
We are also serious about showcasing each of our skills.
They are not only serious about making the cars, but also about the races themselves.
The engineers' genuine enjoyment of their work embodies the "fun of manufacturing."
It inspires aspirations and dreams for the future not only in adults, but also in students and children.
▷ Explanation of each company's technology during the race
Our company president, Toya, will be the MC for this competition. The technologies of each company will be presented in advance.
We'll input information and liven up the competition. Not just during the race.
Even in the exhibition booth,Even for people who don't understand manufacturing.
What kind of companies are making what kind of products?
This article will explain in an interesting and fun way just how amazing that technology is.while
We will be holding a tournament. Not only participants, but also spectators are welcome.
During the race, you can watch, learn about, and enjoy the skills of the engineers.
▷ Spectators can participate in the race too!?
In this tournament"Dress-up Car Contest"There is.
The decision rests with the spectators.
From the rows of Mini 4WD cars, the technical skill...
Vote for the car you think has the most amazing design!
I'll take it. This vote will determine which car gets the best make.
And one more thing.
There's also a "Winner Prediction Vote" to see which car will win.。
The winning car body
Those who guess correctly will receive fantastic prizes! It's an event that will be fun for spectators as well.
▷ Easier to understand than a trade show!
The skills of the participating teams cannot be fully expressed by Mini 4WD alone.
Therefore, each company's technology and the products they manufacture are on display at the venue.
Not only the MC's announcements, but also the company's engineers and
This is also an opportunity to speak directly with the president. The amazing technology.
Not only that, but also the company itself
You can find out.A place of discovery not only for companies but also for students.This is the result.
▷ Students beat engineers!? A student-made machine that rivals those of engineers has appeared.
High school students have won previous tournaments.
In a shared language, this competition is not just about experience or age.
The tournament will feature official tournament controllers.
Speed control by Bobby and various things on the course
The gimmick means that simply being fast isn't enough to win.
This is a characteristic of this tournament.
Skill, control, luck... various factors combine
It's interesting because there's a winner and a loser.
🔥 Scenes from the day of the tournament
This time, a total of 32 teams have entered, including corporate teams and student teams.
The students handle everything themselves, from design to processing and assembly, creating a situation where they compete on equal footing with companies.
🏆 Tournament results
Victory: Higa Iron Works
runner-upIndustrial Technology Junior College
3rd place: Takumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Dress-Up AwardModel Art
Technical Skill AwardAyumi Planning
Performance Award: Osaka Institute of Technology Nacchan
Crafters AwardFACTORY KURA
Thank you everyone for the exciting battles!
🎌 The next stage is the Osaka-Kansai Expo!
The tournament will be held again on July 26th (Sat) and 27th (Sun), 2025, at a special booth within the Expo grounds! Teams seeking revenge and companies looking to take on a new challenge are all welcome to participate. Let's work together to make the future of manufacturing exciting!
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