Applications: Educators
Extreme Redesign Challenge:
Contest Rules & Regulations
Entry Process:
An Extreme Redesign entry must contain an .STL file along with a completed online submission form, including a 200-word or more description and/or a 30-second video (see details below on what should be included in the description).
What Constitutes a Good Entry:
- The Extreme Redesign entry must demonstrate a sound mechanical design
- The design must be realistic and achievable
- The description should briefly describe:
- The current product you're redesigning (or the current way something is done)
- The weakness of the current product or situation
- Why and how your design will improve the existing solution
- The description is critical. You are advised to have it reviewed by someone unfamiliar with the project for additional feedback and improvement before submitting
- Images and/or screen shots of your design are encouraged, but not required
Official Rules and Regulations:
- One Extreme Redesign entry per student or team per category
- Teams are limited to two people per entry
- Each Extreme Redesign entry must include an .STL file, (we will not accept any other file type), which can be exported from most CAD software packages. For further information on how to export an .STL file, go here: http://redeyeondemand.com/CADtoSTL.aspx
- The size of the model must be no larger than 10” x 10” x 10” (254 x 254 x 254 mm). It can be a larger design overall, but please scale down the .STL file before submitting
- The Extreme Redesign model can be assembled from two or more parts
- Model assemblies should be saved as individual .STL files, (instructions on how to assemble to create the final piece are helpful)
- Any entry that could be used as a weapon, or is a replica of a weapon, will be considered ineligible for the contest
- Any entry that does not include an .STL file, will be considered ineligible for the contest
- All Extreme Redesign entries (including descriptions, designs, videos and/or images) submitted to Dimension will become property of Dimension and can be used by Dimension for promotional purposes (we will not use the designs in any other way)
- Complimentary T-shirts are one-size fits all
Deadline:
The 2012 contest is now CLOSED. Please check back in September 2012 for the next contest.
All Extreme Redesign entries MUST be received by Dimension no later than February 2, 2012 by 5:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Submissions:
Extreme Redesign STL files and videos can be submitted either of the following two ways:
1. Submit entry & file(s) online (preferred). Once you'e on the page, click on the button to "Submit Entry"
2. Mail entry and files on a CD or jump drive to:
Dimension 3D Printers by Stratasys
Extreme Redesign / Kim Killoran
7665 Commerce Way
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
USA
Extreme Redesign Categories:
Middle/High School Engineering Challenge
Americas / Asia Pacific: Open to any student currently enrolled at
a K-12 school
Europe: Open to any student currently enrolled at a school/college,
16-18 years old
College Engineering Challenge
Americas / Asia Pacific: Open to any student currently pursing an
undergraduate degree at any college or post-secondary institution
Europe: Open to any student currently enrolled at a university, 18+
years old
Art & Architecture Challenge
Open to all students
Bonus Challenge
Open to all students
What the Judges Look For:
Final entries will be judged for:
- Describing the value and benefit of your Extreme Redesign in video or written format
- Sound mechanical design / part integrity
- Creativity
- Usefulness
- Beauty (if part of the art & architecture category)
Judging Panel:
A panel of independent judges from various industries will be the final judges for the winning entries in the Engineering and Art & Architecture categories.
Extreme Redesign Prizes:
All entrants will receive an Extreme Redesign T-shirt (one size fits all).
If a team wins, the total dollar amount of the prizes will be divided evenly between team members.
Middle / High School Engineering (Europe: School/College Engineering) Entries:
1st Place - $2,500 Scholarship* (approx €1750)
2nd Place - $1,000 Scholarship* (approx €700)
3rd Place - $1,000 Scholarship* (approx €700)
College Engineering (Europe: University Engineering) Entries:
1st Place - $2,500 Scholarship* (approx €1750)
2nd Place - $1,000 Scholarship* (approx €700)
3rd Place - $1,000 Scholarship* (approx €700)
Art & Architecture Entries:
1st Place - $2,500 Scholarship* (approx €1750)
2nd Place - $1,000 Scholarship* (approx €700)
3rd Place - $1,000 Scholarship* (approx €700)
Top 10 Entries (in each category) Will Receive:
- Printed model of their design
- $50 gift card (approx €35)
Bonus Categories & Prizes:
Dimension 3D Printing reserves the right to award one additional entrant that shows school spirit in their design. The winner will recieve a $250 gift card (approx €175).
Instructor Award:
The instructor of the first place winning entry from each category will receive an iPad, courtesy of Dimension 3D Printers.
Questions?
USA: E-mail Kim at info@dimensionprinting.com
Europe: E-mail Marta at europe@stratasys.com
*Qualified scholarships are treated as tax-free amounts if all the following conditions are met:
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You are a candidate for a degree at an educational institution that maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regular enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities
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Amounts you receive as a scholarship are used for tuition and/or fees required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution, or for fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction.
If the above conditions are NOT met, the recipient is responsible for reporting the scholarship as income for tax purposes.
