And the winners are...

Thanks to everyone who participated! There were so many unique solutions for this inventive challenge. To pick the winners, the judges took an in-depth look at how each finalist stacked up in terms of design freedom, structural optimization, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Congratulations to the winners!

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Sphere Wall Mount V2 by winston.jennings-1

Sphere Wall Mount V2

Chosen because the complex design leverages the unlimited design freedom of 3D printing, specifically the ability to 3D print moving assemblies in a single build.

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Robust Snap-Fit (3D Printable) by Peter Hanaway

Chosen for the participant’s creativity and originality—nice low-profile snap for light-duty applications.

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Electric Hinge Assembly by andrew.j.young-1

Electric Hinge Assembly

Chosen because the participant is thinking differently about how to design and manufacture using 3D printing, while also reducing manufacturing costs and assembly time.

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newt by estudio.cinico-1

newt

Chosen because the participant demonstrated an innovative approach to how a hinge can be designed using additive manufacturing—could easily modified to allow fluid flow.

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DuraCleat by lukas.brigys-1

DuraCleat

Chosen for the participant’s creativity and originality.

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MINI-MAX by serhii.taranets-1

MINI-MAX

Chosen for its great use of what’s possible using only additive manufacturing, specifically multi-material parts.

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Push N Turn Fastener by aniket--5

Push N Turn Fastener

Chosen because the unique design leverages the unlimited design freedom of 3D printing, specifically the ability to 3D print moving assemblies in a single build.

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Siador Constant Velocity Joint (SCVJ) by julius.siador-1

Siador Constant Velocity Joint (SCVJ)

Chosen because the complex design leverages the unlimited design freedom of 3D printing, specifically the ability to 3D print moving assemblies in a single build.

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Ball-Bearing Hinge (Version AA) by roland.schneider-1

Ball-Bearing Hinge (Version AA)

Chosen for the participant’s creativity and originality.

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Rotational Lock Fastener by andrew.j.young-1

Rotational Lock Fastener

Chosen for the participant’s creative use of additive manufacturing.

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Hinge for 3D Printing Only by fred.co-1

Hinge for 3D Printing Only

Chosen for the participant’s creative use of additive manufacturing.

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Ball Hinge by winston.jennings-1

Ball Hinge

Chosen because the design leverages the unlimited design freedom of 3D printing, specifically the ability to 3D print moving assemblies in a single build—nice and simple.

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Hinge_04 by nouamane-1

Hinge_04

Chosen for the participant’s creativity and originality.

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PUSH TO OPEN HINGE V.2 by tamas.jager-1

PUSH TO OPEN HINGE V.2

Chosen for the participant’s original use of additive manufacturing as the moving assembly can be 3D printed in a single build.

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Hinge 3D Printing #3 by acop.minasean-1

Hinge 3D Printing #3

Chosen for the participant’s creative use of additive manufacturing as the moving assembly can be 3D printed in a single build.

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Round Hinge with Modular Mounting Plates by leo.kastle-1

Round Hinge with Modular Mounting Plates

Chosen for the participant’s creativity and originality.

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Prototyping Fastener - V2 by bar.danino-1

Prototyping Fastener - V2

Chosen for the participant’s creativity and originality.

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3D Printing Fastener (Bolt Bearing) by ridwan.sept-1

3D Printing Fastener (Bolt Bearing)

Chosen because the design leverages the unlimited design freedom of 3D printing, specifically the ability to 3D print moving assemblies in a single build. Great use of what’s possible using only additive manufacturing.

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Fasteners 3D Printing #4 by acop.minasean-1

Fasteners 3D Printing #4

Chosen for its great use of what’s possible using only additive manufacturing—stands out for originality.

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Pacman Hinge by ali.zahi-1

Pacman Hinge

Chosen for the participant’s creativity and originality.

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