LOCAL 3D CAD/CAM distributor, Intercad, has joined forces with Triple Eight Race Engineering and Racetech Steel to champion the Electric Superbike Project, a community-based initiative which brings together budding and experienced designers, engineers and manufacturers to create and build a unique motorbike.
The winning design will be auctioned off to the highest bidder with all proceeds going to Red Dust Role Models, a non-profit organisation seeking to improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged youth living in remote communities.
Max Piper, CEO, Intercad, says the Electric Superbike Project is a chance for Australian and NZ design, engineering and manufacturing communities to come together and create something for a worthy cause.
"It’s not often people have the opportunity to step outside their usual realm of expertise and be part of a larger project which challenges and extends their skills," he said.
Entries are now open. Entrants can submit a design in SolidWorks for any of the parts of the motorcycle or a complete design.
To ensure safety, contestants are required to download a file with the structural parameters to create their own design. Interested parties should go to www.theelectricsuperbike.com.au for more information and instructions on how to enter.