SME invites projects by high school and university students that emphasize the thermal management or temperature control of systems, processes or devices that generate, convert, transfer, or store energy to participate in the 2019 Digital Manufacturing Challenge.&nbsp;<h2>Requirements:</h2>[1] Cross-functional teams are challenged to leverage the design freedom inherent in additive manufacturing in order to simplify or integrate features and functions while simultaneously reducing size, weight, and increasing the efficiency of a thermal management system, process, or device[2] A virtual prototype is to be created comprehending one or more of the seven available additive manufacturing processes[3] Contestants must recommend and justify their additive design, process, and material selections through their research and cost-benefit/value analysis, and must also include a discussion of all manufacturing considerations in order to achieve the form, function, and capability/performance claimed[4] Additive manufacturing that embraces a considerable variety of materials and processes suitable for directly creating a wide range of 3D models, prototypes, mock-ups, tooling, end-use parts, assemblies, and systems/subsystems<h2>Selection criteria:</h2>[1] Functionality and durability: 15%[2] Cost-benefit/value analysis: 15%[3] Utilization of direct digital manufacturing materials: 20%[4] Utilization of direct digital manufacturing processes: 20%[5] Design integration and innovation: 10%[6] Marketing: 10%[7] Social and environmental impact: 5%[8] Judges&rsquo; discretion: 5%<h2>Prize:</h2>First prize winners (one university winner and one high school winner) will receive:[1] A complimentary conference pass to special events[2] A stipend of $1,000 to use for travel and lodging to the conference[3] A certificate of achievement[4] A complimentary, one-year SME student membership[5] A recognition letter sent to the winner with a copy sent to the university advisor/educator[6] A recognition letter sent to a student newspaper/technical publication designated by the winner<h2>About SME:</h2>SME was created as a membership organization, but has grown beyond that to serve the manufacturing industry even more broadly with events, workforce development, and media products. It has been supporting the manufacturing industry for over 85 years. Working closely with manufacturing professionals, companies, educators, schools, and communities it shares knowledge and resources that generate solutions to manufacturing industry challenges.&nbsp;

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Digital Manufacturing Challenge for High School and University Students for 2019 with SME