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APEX
Mechanics

Where engineering projects turn into real-world impact.

Present your graduation project, showcase your work, and compete in a live engineering exhibition.

CompetitionRequirements

Undergraduate students only

Teams of 3–6 members

One team per participant

Optional academic mentor

Competition Categories

Robotics & Automation

Autonomous systems and robotic solutions

Thermal & Fluid Systems

Heat transfer and fluid mechanics applications

Machine Design

Mechanical component design and optimization

Sustainable Engineering

Eco-friendly and renewable energy systems

Manufacturing Systems

Production processes and industrial automation

Part of Your Academic Journey

Projects are developed throughout the semester as part of coursework and contribute to academic evaluation.

APEX Mechanics provides a platform to present these projects in a real engineering environment.

Project Types

Hardware-Based Systems

Real mechanical systems built and tested physically

Design & Implementation

Projects combining design concepts with real-world execution

Presentation Format

5–10 minutes

Presentation

Present your project to the panel

5–10 minutes

Q&A

Answer questions from judges

Presentation Must Include

Problem definition
Design process
Challenges
Results

Evaluation Criteria

Your project will be judged across five key dimensions

Idea

10points

Implementation

10points

Presentation

10points

Impact

10points

Design

10points

Maximum Total Score

50 Points

Competition Awards

Apex Champion

Highest overall score across all criteria

Excellence Award

Outstanding achievement in specific categories