Innovate. Collaborate. Be recognized.
The SAMPE Student Additive Manufacturing Contest provides an opportunity for students to learn and expand their abilities in additive manufacturing and engineering design.
Requirements
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This contest is open to students only
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All team members must be a SAMPE member
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Only one entry is permitted per registration
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Follow all SAMPE Additive Manufacturing Contest Rules.
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Additional Resources:
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​We suggest you check the printability of your entry prior to submission by downloading GrabCAD using your preferred and the required settings:
Important Dates
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February 20, 2026 – Deadline for Design Summary
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March 6, 2026 – Deadline for STL Submission
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April 28, 2026 – Competition Day and Student Check-in
2025 Winner: Caleb Singh, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Prizes
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First Place - $500
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Second Place - $300
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Third Place - $200
Additive Manufacturing Contest Winners
2025
First Place
Caleb Singh
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Second Place​
Jose Guadalupe Ramirez Jimenez
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Third Place
Angie Balderas
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
2024
First Place
University of Southern California
Second Place​
University of Southern California
Third Place
University of Southern California
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact us at studentadditive@sampe.org
Contest Sponsors
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