Mastercam, a leading manufacturer of computer-aided design and manufacturing software, has announced the winners of the 2022 Wildest Parts Competition. This annual competition aims to encourage student interest and participation in manufacturing and is open to both secondary and postsecondary level students, as well as professional Mastercam users.
The Wildest Parts Competition is a highly anticipated annual event that challenges students and professionals to showcase their creative and technical abilities in manufacturing using Mastercam. This competition encourages participants to push the boundaries of what is possible and design something truly unique and imaginative. From electric skateboards to turbocharged impellers, each entry demonstrates exceptional machining skills and showcases the potential of computer-aided design and manufacturing. The Wildest Parts Competition is a platform for young talent to excel and for professionals to push their limits and explore new possibilities.
Mastercam, a leading manufacturer of computer-aided design and manufacturing software, has announced the winners of the 2022 Wildest Parts Competition. This annual competition aims to encourage student interest and participation in manufacturing and is open to both secondary and postsecondary level students, as well as professional Mastercam users.
In the Educational Division, the winning team from Vincennes University in Indiana submitted a working electric skateboard, which they designed and manufactured entirely with Mastercam software. Second place went to a team from National Xinying Industrial Vocational High School in Taiwan, who created a warm and enthusiastic violin to challenge the traditional image of the manufacturing industry. Third place was awarded to Kwan Syn Yen from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan for their unique combination/master lock in the shape of an end mill.
In the Professional Division, David Berry from Southwestern Illinois College won first place with his turbocharged impeller, while Tzu-Wen Chen from Taichung Municipal Taichung Industrial High School in Taiwan and Guan-Jun Fang from Taichung-Changhua-Nantou Regional Branch of the Ministry of Labor’s Workforce Development Agency in Taiwan tied for second place with their creative entries.
All participants received a Mastercam t-shirt, while the winners received cash awards, certificates, and other prizes. Peter Mancini, Product Manager of Education at Mastercam, praised the exceptional creativity and technical skill demonstrated by all participants. The Wildest Parts Competition provides an excellent platform for students and professionals to showcase their abilities and push their Mastercam skills to the limit. It inspires creativity and encourages innovation in the manufacturing industry.
