GE Announced #3DPrintMyGift - Santa Sleigh Contest

General Electric today announced a fun little competition which also happens to spread the idea of 3D Printing more into the mainstream. The announced the #3DPrintMyGift contest. Basically participants have to design a 3D model of Santa's Sleigh. Here are some of the requirements for the contest:

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• The winning sleigh must:
  - Provide STL version.
  - No variations of color in a single part.
  - Fit within 50mm x 50mm x 50mm.
  - Minimum wall thickness = 2mm.
  - Focus on Manufacture and production vision.
  - All other Requirements should be used as ways to push the bounds of 3D printing.
  
• Participants are encouraged to include:
  - Extra renderings.
  - Description of how it addresses each factor, below.
  - Native CAD file formats.
• Manufacture and production vision: Must utilize 3D printing as the primary means for sleigh design. Designs will be printed in plastic.
• Aesthetics & Aerodynamics: Santa has to go fast, ride in style and impress Mrs. Claus! Designs that find ways to reduce drag, while maintaining a high degree of style will be viewed most favorably.

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Here are the prizes which will be awarded to the best designs. Pretty neat:

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Your design will be featured as a prize for part of GE's #3DPrintMyGift campaign on December 3. You'll also win a 3D Print of your sleigh, a GrabCAD shirt and notebook.

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1st Place WinnerYour design will be featured as a prize for part of GE's #3DPrintMyGift holiday campaign. You'll also win a 3D Print of your sleigh, a GrabCAD shirt and notebook.
2nd Place WinnerA 3D Print of your sleigh by Shapeways + a GrabCAD shirt and notebook.
3rd Place WinnerA 3D Print of your sleigh by Shapeways + a GrabCAD shirt and notebook.
4th - 10th Place WinnersGrabCAD shirt and notebook.

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