Mastercam Announces IOF Contest Winner
 TOLLAND,
CT, May 21, 2008 – CNC Software, developer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software,
has announced that the winner of its IOF (Innovator of the Future) contest
for the 2007/2008 school year is Bernie Sievers, a student in the Advanced
Manufacturing Program at Vincennes University (Vincennes, Indiana).
Bernie Sievers with winning steering wheel model
Mastercam’s Innovator of the Future contest helps introduce students to
real-world manufacturing by asking them to produce a specific part that will
be judged by a special guest from the manufacturing industry. The IOF
contest required entrants to design and cut a steering wheel. Each
contestant also had to submit a written description of the part, such as the
inspiration for the design, the materials used, etc.
The guest celebrity judge for IOF 2007/2008 was Boyd Coddington, known by
many from the popular TLC show American Hot Rod. Boyd had been the celebrity
judge for the very first IOF contest. He was so impressed by the caliber of
the parts entered that he was eager to be the celebrity judge again.
Bernie Sievers’ winning entry immediately caught Boyd’s attention. The
steering wheel was interesting and fresh, and the holes along the top and
bottom added to the sleek racing style of the wheel. Bernie Sievers is a
race car enthusiast and is interested in applying his skills to 5-axis CNC
machining.
The runner up to the contest was Kenyon Burrell from Eastern Arizona
College (Thatcher, AZ). His design artfully integrated both aesthetics and
ergonomics in a steering wheel. Alex Beranek and Jordan Hinkson, both from
Kenmore Middle School (Arlington, Virginia), had honorable mentions with
their biohazard symbol steering wheel. Coddington admired the boldness these
boys showed by entering a competition typically dominated by college
students!
**In memory of Boyd Coddington – It is with great sadness that we learned
of Boyd’s passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to Boyd’s family and
coworkers. Boyd’s energy, enthusiasm, and love of cars were infectious. It
has been an honor working with him, who graciously volunteered twice to
judge our IOF contest. His efforts towards keeping America’s youth
interested in manufacturing are an inspiration to everyone in our industry.
About Mastercam
Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows-based CAD/CAM
software for 2- through 5-axis milling and turning; 2- and 4-axis wire EDM;
2D and 3D design, surface, and solid modeling; artistic relief cutting, and
2D and 3D routing. CNC Software is a privately owned corporation founded in
1984. The U.S.-based company provides Mastercam CAD/CAM solutions to more
than 90,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including
mold-making, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, and consumer
products. Mastercam runs under Windows 2000 and Windows XP and is compatible
with all other CAD/CAM systems.
For more information about CNC Software, Inc. and its Mastercam family of
products, contact CNC Software, Inc., M - F, 8 AM - 6 PM EST at (800)
228-2877 or (860) 875-5006, 671 Old Post Road, Tolland, CT 06084. Or visit
www.mastercam.com.
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