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Selection Criteria for take-home product:

• Product can be assembled and disassembled.
• Product is made using a variety of manufacturing processes.
• Waste is minimal to non-existent.
• Customization process is separate and independent from the critical path of the production process.
• No dry runs in any of the manufacturing processes.
• Take-home experience will have a high visitor throughput.  Customization options/assembly process must allow for an 8 minute or less experience.
• The product will be unique and have novel qualities.  The visitor will value the product during and after the Museum visit.
• Product will be science or industry related with a potential for being used throughout the Museum.
• Product is customizable.
• Product is inexpensive.  Material cost must be low and recovered with a low visitor fee.
• Finished product is functional.
• Product must be safe for visitors and Museum exhibits.
• Product should have broad appeal.
• Product process will be completely automated.