This year's sixth annual NASA Tech Briefs' "Create the Future" design contest, presented by SolidWorks Corp., recognized innovation in product design in six categories: Consumer Products, Safety & Security, Machinery & Equipment, Medical, Sustainable Technologies, and Transportation. A record 973 entries were received from engineers worldwide. On the following pages, you'll meet the Grand Winner, as well as the winners and honorable mentions in all six categories. Congratulations to this year's winners, and thanks to all of the engineers who submitted their creative design ideas. To view the contest entries online: click here .

Grand Prize Winner

Consumer Products Category Winner

Machinery & Equipment Category Winner

Medical Category Winner

Safety & Security Category Winner

Sustainable Technologies Category Winner

Transportation Category Winner

Meet the Judges

Contest Sponsors