Awards in Three Categories
Best Production Part
A product or component that is currently for sale or in use, and is 3D printed in full production volume.
Best Proof-of-
Concept Part
An item not yet in production, but one that illustrates AM’s trajectory or progress toward future applications.
Best Bespoke Solution
A part that solves a unique, one-time problem.
Vote in The Cool Parts Showcase!
Voting for The Cool Parts Showcase, our contest to find the next subjects of The Cool Parts Show, is now open! Meet the 15 finalists and cast your vote.
See the Cool Parts at Formnext Forum Austin!
Winners will be chosen by popular vote and announced by The Cool Parts Show co-hosts Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson during the event. Each winning part will be featured in its own episode!
The Fine Print
The contest is open to manufacturers, designers, students and any user of 3D printing for functional end-use parts. Parts must be the submitter’s original design (i.e., you cannot print something cool off Thingiverse and submit it).
2021 Winners of The Cool Parts Showcase:
Best Production Part
DMG MORI for the AKZ FDS adapter.
Best Bespoke Solution
DiveDesign and Braskem for the custom doggy wheelchair.
Best Proof-of-Concept
Advanced Engineering Solutions USA for the avionics heat exchanger.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who participated!
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