Dimension 3D Announces 'Extreme Redesign' Contest Winners
 MINNEAPOLIS,
MN, May 20, 2009 - Dimension 3D Printing, a brand of Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ:
SSYS), today announced the winners in its fifth annual “Extreme Redesign”
challenge.
Extreme Redesign: The Ultimate 3D Printing Challenge is a global design
and 3D printing contest for high school and college students. The contest
calls on computer-aided-design (CAD) students worldwide to submit their most
creative, useful and innovative Extreme Redesigns, whether it is a new
perspective on an everyday product or a fresh vision for updating a famous
piece of art, animation or architecture.
The three winners were selected from an international pool of entries by
a panel of experts from within the design and engineering fields. Designs
fall into one of three categories: High School, University or Art and
Architecture. The three first-place category winners will receive $2,500
scholarships. The remaining finalists will each receive $1,000 scholarships.
Web videos featuring the three winners, photos and design descriptions
are now available at
http://tinyurl.com/erwinners
Winners
- High School Category:
Jordan Berger, New Paltz H.S., N.Y.
 The
goal of Berger’s design, “Alphabet Blocks,” is to create a safer set of
blocks that are more conducive for learning. The redesigned blocks would be
manufactured from soft plastic rather than hard wood, removing the
possibility of splinters. The blocks could be manufactured in multiple
languages and would feature raised characters with corresponding images
symbolizing each individual letter, such as an apple for the letter “A.”
- University Category:
Christopher Triska and Alexander Soloviev, Ryerson University, Toronto,
Ontario
 The
goal of Triska and Soloviev’s design, “Light Switch Cover,” is to expand the
functionality of an everyday light switch cover. Most light switches are
located near doors with clear wall spaces creating an opportunity to enhance
functional activity. By physically extending the boundaries of a light
switch cover, functions can be incorporated into the plate – such as space
for mail and keys. Interchangeable plates allow for variation, adaptation,
expandability and ease of replacement.
- Art and Architecture Category:
Michael Schmelzel, Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora, Ill.:
 The
goal of Schmelzel’s design, “Warrior Tailgating Pancake Mold,” is to create
a product that promotes school spirit and can be sold to raise funds for
booster clubs. The pancake mold is designed in the shape of the school logo.
He envisions the pancake mold being sold and used at tailgate parties, such
as football games and other school events.
Runners-up High School Category:
- Kenny Kenrick, Grand Haven H.S., Mich.: Cell Phone with Built-in
Charger
- Chris Hatcher, Edgewater H.S., Orlando, Fla.: Laptop Cooling Fan
University Category
- Cory Behm / Matt Po, National Institute of the Deaf, Rochester
Institute. of Technology, N.Y.: PDA/Cell Phone Notification System
- Justin Yeung & Serena Mahabir, Ryerson University Toronto, Ontario:
Lotion Dispenser
Art and Architecture Category
- Daniel Abolafia, Bergen County Academies, Hillsdale, N.J.:
Impossible Triangle
- John White, Metro Technology Centers, Oklahoma City, Okla.: Flower
Faucet
“Congratulations to our 2008 winners and runners-up. They rose to the top
of a very competitive field of entries,” said Jon Cobb, Stratasys vice
president of sales and marketing for the Americas. “A high degree of
functionality was a theme shared by the winning designs across all three
categories. Thanks to our judges Ian Kovacevich of Enventys, Scott Schermer
of S.C. Johnson and Jeff Rienke of Product Design and Development, for
helping us choose this year’s impressive group of winners. Stay tuned for
the launch of next year’s competition in the coming months.”
About Dimension
Dimension, a brand of 3D printers by Stratasys, offers
computer-aided-design (CAD) users a low-cost, networked alternative for
building functional 3D models from the desktop. The printers build models
layer-by-layer using ABS plastic, one of the most widely used thermoplastics
in today’s injection-molded products. Dimension 3D printers allow users to
evaluate design concepts and test models for functionality, form and fit.
For more information, visit
www.DimensionPrinting.com.
About Stratasys
Stratasys, Inc., Minneapolis, manufactures additive fabrication machines
for prototyping and manufacturing plastic parts. The company also operates a
service for part prototyping and production. According to Wohlers Report
2009, Stratasys supplied 43 percent of all additive fabrication systems
installed worldwide in 2008, making it the unit market leader for the
seventh consecutive year. Stratasys patented and owns the process known as
FDM. The process creates functional prototypes and manufactured goods
directly from any 3D CAD program, using high-performance industrial
thermoplastics. The company holds more than 250 granted or pending additive
fabrication patents globally. Stratasys products are used in the aerospace,
defense, automotive, medical, business & industrial equipment, education,
architecture, and consumer-product industries.
For more information, visit
www.Stratasys.com
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