The 3D Printing Design Contest generated some pretty incredible designs. The imagination and ingenuity of our entrants impressed our judges. The Grand Prize Winner of the 3D Printing Design Contest wins a $2000 cash prize, and all winners receive $100 and a 3D print of their model created on a Stratasys Mojo 3D Printer.
Thanks again to everyone who participated! Without further ado, here are the winners.
GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
Jacob Johnson – Outdoor Sculpture Garden Model for the Akron Art Museum – Jacob’s model for a stage is an excellent use of 3D printing. By using 3D printing to create a scale model of a sculpture garden, Jacob’s design underscores the idea that it can make a grand vision immediately accessible. In addition, the elements of Jacobs design flow together whimsically and remind us of some of the most interesting architecture being created today.
WINNERS:
Matt VanderMulen – Puzzle –From an exterior view, the model looks like a sphere separated into 5 slices. But once you open the model up, it reveals a complex maze of interlocking components. The judges were impressed by the coupling of a simple exterior with devilishly complex interior components. This is a puzzle that all of the judges would love to own and solve.
Michael Campbell – Camera Mount – One of the great things about 3D printing is that it gives people the opportunity to create one-off devices that augment the function of things they already own. Michael’s model is a mounting bracket built to stabilize an Intec camera.
Maja Nikolic - Stavatti SM-39 Next Generation Tactical Fighter – Maja’s model of a tactical fighter is just plain cool. The complex surface curvature of the model makes it look like it can take off even without an engine. In the real world, models like Maja’s can be used to study the drag properties of surfaces
and can lead to advances in aerodynamics.
Brent Hyde – Complex Elliptical Configuration - Brent’s Model is a complex configuration of interwoven ellipses that highlights the abilities of additive manufacturing. In a traditional manufacturing paradigm, models like Brent’s could never be created.
Bill Murphy – Vibratory Therapy Device -Patients suffering from chronic bronchial and pulmonary conditions are always in need of methods to clear airways. This vibratory therapy device is a simple way for those suffering from conditions such as cystic fibrosis to get relief. By breathing in and out through the device, pulmonary buildups can be broken up and expectorated more easily.
Samuel Bernier – Fanon Lampshade - Shipping and longevity are the two major problems with common lampshades. By creating a 3D-printed lampshade, Samuel has made an “on-demand” product that can be made at home. This eliminates the cost of storing the lampshade in a factory and the chance that it will be destroyed in shipping.
Qiyue Song – Wind Turbine - Qiyue’s design for a wind turbine is a simple five-piece construction consisting of a hub, a cap and three blades. With wind turbines becoming a more popular method for generating energy, designing simplicity into their construction is becoming more important. Qiyue’s model does just that.
Ankita Dixit – Electrical Motor - Akita’s model is a functional representation of an electrical motor. It’s multi-part component assembly required precise modeling and tolerancing.