Methods3D to host additive design contest at IMTS 2016

Sudbury, Massachusetts - If you are in the metal cutting or fabrication industries and have wondered how additive manufacturing (AM) could enhance your work, this contest is for you. See for yourself how any part, no matter the precision or complexity, can be 3D printed in either metal or plastic.

Methods3D will select up to 10 winners (5 for metal applications, 5 for plastic applications) to have their work showcased at IMTS 2016. Contents winners will not only have their work on display at America’s largest manufacturing show, but they’ll also receive an overview of the manufacturing process from CAD to finished part. Winners will be promoted and recognized through show advertising, live demonstrations, and case studies. Corporations interested in having products analyzed for AM applications are encouraged to submit part files.

By entering into this contest, applicants agree to allow Methods Machine Tools and Methods3D to showcase their work in case studies, demos, and on advertisements.

Criteria for submission

• Description of part and the application for which it will be used for (i.e. what improvement is the customer looking for, what is the industry looking for)
• Categories for submission: weight reduction, performance improvement, and part consolidation
• Picture or model of existing part
• Native CAD or .STP file
• Material preference (aluminum, nickel, cobalt chrome, steel, titanium, ABS, nylon)
• Part must fit within a 5" x 5" x 5" build volume (metals), 10" x 10" x 10" (plastics)
• Contact information
• Agreement allowing Methods to show their part at IMTS and use in a case study or other advertising

Contest timeline
Submit your entry:
5/24 at 12:00am through 7/15 at 11:59pm

Judging period:
7/16 at 12:00am through 8/15 at 11:59pm

Winners announced:
8/16 at 12:00am
(All times are EST)

For questions, please contact marketing@methods3d.com.

Source: Methods3D