Jan 23, 2015 | By Alec
With a new year, comes a new a chance to shine in Singapore’s very enjoyable International 3D Printing Competitions. This will be the third time this competition, organized by the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) at Nanyang Technological University, will be held. As you might recall, the previous editions resulted in some very lovely entries. Remember this beautiful 3D printed hairpin that won last year’s jewellery category?
The 2015 edition will, however, feature two entirely different categories. In the words of the organizers, ‘this year's competitions celebrate the past with the themes of vintage toys and look to the future by seeking a functional logo design for Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP).’ And as both categories are common subjects for 3D printing hobbyists, this year’s edition of the competition could prove to be a very exciting one.
2015 Singapore International 3D Printing Competitions: Vintage Toys
Let’s first look at the vintage toys category, where you’ll have the chance to build anything that remembers you of your childhood (or your parents’ childhood?). ‘In this competition, we seek designs adapted from vintage toys, with new creative and engineering elements injected but at the same time retaining the unique cultural and historical significance of the toys.’ Remember playing with wooden toys, train tracks, jigsaw puzzles and action figures? Most children nowadays don’t so this is a perfect opportunity to 3D print something that will divert attention away from iPads and Xboxes.
While there are a lot of rules to consider, the most important ones are: a maximum build volume of 20 x 20 x 20 cm and the fact that it cannot contain any electronic or non-printed parts (aside from the occaissonal glue or screw).
2015 Singapore International 3D Printing Competitions: Functional Logo for Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP)
The second category, meanwhile, is cool in its own right, but comes with a degree of sneakiness. At stake is SC3DP’s future logo, which would be a great way to show off your creativity, but provides the company with a free logo. Nonetheless, it would be very cool to be involved with the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP): ‘a newly setup $113 million research centre which aspires to be the world’s leading research institute in 3D Printing to achieve prominent and outstanding breakthroughs in the research and development of innovative 3D printing technologies, processes and materials. […] In this competition, we seek innovative and futuristic functional logo designs for the new centre, which showcase and bring out the marvels and immense potential of 3D Printing.’
For the full rules, be sure to check this page here, but the most important thing to note is that the logo must work in 3D as well as in 2D (as a logo for websites, paper, etc.). The 3D printed logo has a maximum size of 15 x 15 x 15 cm, while the 2D version has one of 10 x 10 cm. It can be of any material you prefer, but cannot include electronic components.
Both categories thus look very fun, and could result in some very promising entries. But if you choose to participate, be aware of the fact that both categories will feature a further three subcategories, each with different prizes and eligibility rules. But it is allowed to compete for multiple prizes with multiple designs! The first is the free-for-all Open Category, in which anyone can join regardless of age, gender, nationality and whatever qualification you can think of. This means the competitors will be of a very high level, but then there is a first prize of 10.000 to fight over.
Secondly, there’s the Singapore School Student Category, open to Singapore-based students attending primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE). Together, they will be vying for a first prize of $5000. And then finally, there’s the Singapore Tertiary Student Category, open to students from Singapore polytechnics, universities and tertiary institutes (e.g. LASALLE College of the Arts and Raffles Design Institute.) They, too, will be vying for a top prize of $500.
Regardless of the competition you’re eligible for, all entries must be submitted both physically and digitally, so both 3D printed and saved on a CD in STL format. So no Thingiverse designs! Entries must be sent to the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) itself. For more information on the competition’s exact details and rules, visit this page here. To submit an entry, be sure to use this registration form. The deadline is set for 24 April 2015, so get a move on!
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