Dimension Announces Sixth Annual "Extreme Redesign" Global Design and 3D Printing Contest

By DE Editors

Dimension 3D Printing, a brand of Stratasys Inc., has announced the launch of its sixth annual “Extreme Redesign: The Ultimate 3D Printing Challenge.” The contest challenges computer-aided-design (CAD) students worldwide to submit their most creative, useful and innovative Extreme Redesigns—whether an entirely original concept, a new perspective on an everyday product, or a fresh vision for a famous piece of art, animation, or architecture.

This year’s contest will feature a new Green Bonus. This award will recognize one student across all categories whose design best displays innovation in areas such as energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The Green Bonus winner will receive a $250 gift card.

In addition to the Green Bonus, Dimension will again award nine student winners either $2,500 or $1,000 scholarships in the High School Engineering, College Engineering, and Art & Architecture categories. Designs will be evaluated based on creativity, usefulness, part integrity and aesthetics. Instructors of the three first-place student winners will receive a laptop computer for use in the classroom.

“Each year, we look to refresh the contest with new ideas that challenge students and advance creativity in those areas most relevant to the fields of modern design and engineering,” said Jon Cobb, Stratasys vice president of sales and marketing for the Americas. “With the Green Bonus, we hope to inspire and recognize creative thought in an area essential to fostering environmental and economic well-being worldwide.”

To enter the High School or College Engineering categories, students must identify an existing product and redesign it, making the original design better by adding new functionality or aesthetic qualities. For submissions in the Art and Architecture category, the emphasis should be on originality and the overall beauty or aesthetic of the design.

Once the design is complete, students send an .stl file of their Extreme Redesign, a completed submission form and a 200-word description or 30-second video conveying the value and benefit of the Extreme Redesign entry.

Final submissions must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2010. A panel of independent judges from various industries will judge final entries. Winners will be selected in April, 2010. Complete contest rules and submission information are available at www.dimensionprinting.com/education/extremeredesign.shtml.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.