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Sabre Robotics is a group of innovative, hard-working, talented students from Sartell High School. We are the champs of the 2026 MSHSL State Champs!

08/27/2026

Come see our robot at the Minnesota state fair! We will be showing off our last seasons robot and answering any questions people may have about the First Robotics program and our team. We hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

60 days till PACK EXPO in Chicago and we’re kicking off a mentor spotlight countdown. Every 10 days we’re highlighting a different piece of what makes Third Rapids Automation run, build, programming, design, logistics, coaching, and the spirit that keeps us all sane through it. First up is Nick, our build/mechanical mentor, the reason the machine actually holds together. 60 days, one machine, a whole team behind it. Let’s get to Chicago.

PMMI PACK Challenge

08/13/2026

PACK Challenge 2026 — Project Update!

Things are moving quickly behind the scenes at Third Rapids Automation!

From designing and 3D-printing custom parts to building, machining, and assembling our system, our team has been putting in the work to turn our ideas into a working automation solution.

Every prototype, test, and adjustment gets us one step closer to being ready for the PACK Challenge Finals at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago!

We’re excited to keep building, testing, and improving. Follow along to see what we’re working on next!

08/06/2026

This summer, Sabre Robotics students helped lead COR Camps, which introduce younger students to STEM through fun, hands-on activities that build creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Participants explored building and programming with guidance from our team.

Our goal is to make STEM accessible for youth in our community.

07/30/2026

Our students recently had the opportunity to tour St. Joe’s HCo&W, a cabinet manufacturing company, and learn more about the processes behind modern manufacturing. During the visit, students explored their facilities, saw how products move from design to production, and gained insight into the engineering and automation that support their work.

This experience connected closely to our PACK Challenge project, where our team is designing and building an automated manufacturing system of our own. Seeing real-world manufacturing in action helped our students better understand the importance of efficiency, problem-solving, and innovation in the industry.

Thank you to Hansen & Company Woodworks for giving our team this opportunity to learn and connect with a local manufacturer!

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06/18/2026

Introducing Third Rapids Automation

We’re excited to officially reveal our logo for the 2026 PMMI PACK Challenge!

The logo honors the original name of Sartell and the section of the Mississippi River that helped shape our community’s history. Our logo brings together three important pieces of that story: the iconic Sartell bridge spanning the river, and the gear that represents the automation and engineering driving our future, with the rapids representing the river out town is built on.

As we prepare to compete in the PACK Challenge Finals at PACK EXPO International 2026, this brand represents more than just a logo—it represents our roots, our innovation, and our commitment to solving real-world automation challenges.
This is only the beginning of our journey. Follow along as we share design updates, prototypes, testing, and behind-the-scenes looks at our project as we work toward Chicago.

Welcome to Third Rapids Automation.

06/11/2026

Today, we’re excited to officially reveal our PACK Challenge 2026 brand and competition journey!

But first, what is the PACK Challenge?

Hosted by PMMI, the PACK Challenge is a national engineering competition that challenges high school students to develop innovative robotic packaging solutions inspired by real industrial automation applications. More than just a robotics competition, teams must combine engineering, robotics, design, programming, business strategy, and marketing to create a complete solution to a real packaging challenge.

Participants are evaluated not only on their technical design and creativity, but also on project documentation, business planning, marketing, and their ability to effectively communicate their ideas to industry professionals.

We are proud to announce that our team has advanced to the PACK Challenge Finals and will be competing at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago, where finalists from across the country will present their solutions to leaders in the packaging and automation industry.

This opportunity allows us to apply engineering skills in a real-world environment while gaining experience in automation, manufacturing, teamwork, and professional presentation.

Follow along as we share our progress, behind the scenes development, design updates, prototypes, testing milestones, and our journey to PACK EXPO 2026.

Our team name pays tribute to Sartell’s original name, Third Rapids, while embracing the advanced technology and industrial innovation that define modern automation. The logo combines three key elements that represent both our community and our mission.

Our team name pays tribute to Sartell’s original name, Third Rapids, while embracing the advanced technology and industrial innovation that define modern automation. Our logo brings together three symbols that tell our story: the Third Rapids of the Mississippi River, Sartell’s history as a paper mill town, and the robotics and automation that drive our PACK Challenge project. Together, these elements represent where we come from, what we’re building, and where we’re headed.

06/01/2026

As another season comes to a close, we’d like to recognize the seniors who helped make Team 6045 what it is today.

Thank you for your hard work, leadership, and dedication over the years. Good luck, seniors, we’ll be cheering you on wherever you go next.

Address

3101 Pine Cone Road N
Sartell, MN
56377

Website

http://frc6045.com/

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