Featured here are community projects that MIST was proud to support, helping bring written ideas to life through prototype creation. If you have a concept you’d like to develop, reach out. We’d love to collaborate and help make your vision a reality!
Wabanaki Artifact Kits: Preserving History for Education
These Wabanaki Artifact Kits involved 3D scanning fragile Wabanaki artifacts and 3D durable replicas for educational use. This project was brought by Wabanaki Studies Coordinator Fiona Hopper from the Portland Public Schools. The kits were distributed to middle schools to learn about Indigenous history and culture in a safe, hands-on way.
Whip N’ Dip: Westbrook RVC Business Students Shine at Youth Business Summit
Thanks to the MIST team, Westbrook RVC Business students brought their food delivery-locker system ‘Whip N Dip’ to life. Their invention aims to reduce barriers for students to enjoy their favorite foods and drinks during the school day. They won bronze at the 2023 Virtual Enterprise Youth Business Summit and beat more than 200 teams from around the world!
Pocket Nodules: Advancing Lung Cancer Detection with MIST’s Support
Pocket Nodules, created by Nurse Practitioner Theresa Roelke, is a vital tool used to identify lung cancer and educate patients about lung health. The MIST team supported this innovation by fabricating the prototype, using 3D printing for individual pieces and UV printing precise labeling. This collab brought the product into clinical settings, enhancing its utility and impact.
MIST upgrades Casco Bay Studio’s Electro-Lift
Pictured is MIST’s version of Casco Bay Toy Studio’s Electro-Lift elevator. The exterior is meant to mimic the Maine coastline. Creator Ben Williams approached MIST for assistance in improving reproducibility, a lighter build, and a double-door mechanism. These specialized elevators are for special needs children who are captivated by elevators. The project incorporated a complete 3D printed frame and Arduino coding elements to enhance functionality and interactivity.