Kansas City, MO (May 28, 2026) – Walking into a Make48 competition is like stepping into a high-speed class in innovation. For Chris Brashar, a veteran with 18 years of experience at Trimble, the Wichita-GoCreate event was his first time witnessing the “48-hour rush” from the inside. With a background in industrial design, Chris has spent nearly two decades bridging the gap between art and engineering. But as a first-time ‘Tool Tech’, he found that the true magic of the competition’s real...

Kansas City, MO (May 2026) – Early next week, a completely unique kind of competition will take place on a massive national stage. Make48 is headed to the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. From June 2–5, 2026, five incredible teams will compete in a fast-paced invention challenge, all while a documentary film crew captures every single moment. To learn more about the event layout and schedule, visit our event...

Kansas City, MO (May 18, 2026) – The Wichita GoCreate event this past March was a milestone for the Make48 team. Beyond the incredible prototypes, it marked the debut of our new Season 10 sponsors from Trimble SketchUp, including Tori Hasson. Originally from New Brunswick, Canada, and now based in Boulder, Colorado, Tori’s path to the Tool Tech table has been a journey. With a degree in civil engineering, a minor in English, and a professional background in construction project management,...