Overview
It’s time to unleash your 3D powers, the 2016 3D Printing Contest is here! Show us what this exciting new technology inspires you to create. Share your 3D printed parts, homemade 3D printers, and other 3D printing-related projects.
In partnership with 3D Hubs, world's largest network of 3D printing services, we are giving away 15 (!) of the best 3D printers chosen by their community.
With so many prizes, now you can win in 3 categories:
Best Instructable (open category): 3D models, projects with 3D printed parts, or any other 3D printing-related project.
Prizes: BEETHEFIRST, CEL Robox, Craftbot Plus, LulzBot Mini, DeltaWASP, MakerGear M2, Witbox 2, Rostock Max, Ultimaker 2 Extended+
Ultimaker prizes for best fully 3D printable Instructable: Projects that are 100% printable or just need a few screws to get their final shape and function.
Prizes: Ultimaker 2 Extended+, Ultimaker 2+, Ultimaker 2 Go
Zortrax prizes for best health-related project: Assistive technology, ergonomic builds, bio related, or anything that makes lives better.
Prizes: 3X Zortrax M200
Additionally, 50 more projects will win a $50 3D print voucher, and all contest entrants will receive $10 3D printing voucher from 3D Hubs for future projects.
Entries will be judged based on clarity, ingenuity, creativity, quality of presentation, and execution of the Instructable. Start thinking (and creating) in three dimensions!
Don't have a 3D printer (yet)? Find an online 3D printing service on 3D Hubs: A fast and affordable way to get your 3D prints done.
Want more contests? Check out Instructables' current contests here!
Create a new Instructable that fits the guidelines outlined in the contest description above. To be eligible, Instructables must be published between Apr 4, 2016 and Jun 27, 2016 (11:59pm PT).
Upon publishing your Instructable you'll see checkboxes for open contests. Select 3D Printing Contest 2016. If you have entries currently eligible for entry, it will also show up by clicking "Enter this Contest" on the right side of this page.
Entries are accepted by Instructables staff within one business day Monday - Friday. What matters is the submission time, not acceptance time.
A panel of judges made up of Instructables staff and respected members of the community rate the finalists. The averages of the ratings determine the winners.
When the winners are decided they will be notified and announced here on the contest page.