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News Release from: DSM Somos | Subject: ProtoFunctional prototype design competition
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 May 2002
European prototype design competition
The German Design Association (DDV), the German Industrial Design Association (VDID) and DSM Somos have launched the first European ProtoFunctional prototype design competition.
The German Design Association (DDV), the German Industrial Design Association (VDID) and DSM Somos have launched the first European ProtoFunctional prototype design competition Under the theme of "Alleskonner" (truly functional), contestants will be requested to present projects which reunite the often-separated schools of functionality and aesthetics, and which would typically be difficult to prototype using processes other than layer additive technologies
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 Apr 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Emphasising creativity in design through the use of high-tech prototyping materials, the competition will provide participants with the opportunity to explore design freedom and to apply their inspirations to the object of their choice.
Susanne Lengyel, VDID President comments: "Through the co-operation with DSM Somos, the VDID/DDV aim to promote the combination of creativity and functionality, as well as the use of high-technology materials and processes".
"Our collaboration with the DDV and VDID stems from a growing interest from the engineering and industrial design sectors to be able to realise design concepts in a manner that facilitates the ultimate acceptance and commercial production of a given project.
The competition recognises the increasing value attributed in demonstrating as closely as possible end-use performance capability in the conception and development phases", confirms James Reitz, business manager DSM Somos.
The entries will be judged against criteria including the uniqueness and particular application of free form fabrication technologies, visual interest and impact, the functional use of DSM Somos ProtoFunctional resins and originality, complexity and sophistication of the design.
Entries will have to include the creation of an STL file for visualisation of the design and a description of the added value and benefits delivered by the concept.
A model of the design will be among the many prizes awarded.
The award ceremony will take place at the EuroMold Fair 2002 (Frankfurt, 4th-7th December 2002). Request a free brochure from DSM Somos ...
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