3D Printer Challenge Now Accepting Educational Models as Entries
CGTrader.com is offering a challenge to find the best 3D models
for educational purposes in the world. Anybody can use a 3D printer to
enter
the challenge that will result in prizes for the highest-quality 3D
education
models.
To enter the challenge, go to the 3D
printing challenge page of CGTrader.com and enter before March 18, 2015.
3D models entered in the challenge will be judged on
the quality
of the models; their uniqueness, innovation and general achievement in
design;
and the clear and attractive presentation of the model submitted.
Winners will receive a bundle of equipment and prizes
that
will include:
- A roll of filament;
- The printed model of the winner's choice;
- A downloaded course; and
- Bags, hats and shirts from Autodesk.
CGTrader, which is presenting the challenge, is an
online
marketplace for 3D model designers that is not associated with any
printing
companies or vendors.
"We strongly believe that 3D printing has the
capacity to push
innovation and help teachers experiment with more interactive class
activities,"
said Marius Kalytis, founder and CEO of the Vilnius, Lithuania-based
company. "Introducing
3D printers into the classroom is the only reliable way to expose kids
to this
cutting-edge technology and prepare them for their future careers."
Kalytis said the purpose of the challenge is to
identify
three-dimensional visual aids that would help teachers illustrate
hard-to-grasp
concepts in science, technology, engineering and math. The
challenge is open to anybody anywhere in the world.
Entries that have already been submitted can be
viewed at
CGTrader.com.
About the Author
Michael Hart is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and the former executive editor of THE Journal.