The winners of the 2002-2003 “eMotion in Motion” International Design Competition were announced during the annual Time Compression Technologies conferences held at the TEAM 2003 fair (Birmingham 11-13 November). Sponsored by DSM Somos and the magazines New Design and TCT, the international contest was open to professional designers and students competing in separate categories under the theme ‘Safety in Travel’.
The grand prizes, including Euro 5000 in gift certificates for rapid prototyping services, were accepted by designer Stuart Cole of The National Centre for Product Design and Development Research (PDR), and by student Dong Young Kim, University of Applied Sciences, Fachhochschule Potsdam (FHP) Germany. Mr. Kim also accepted on behalf of his school a 2,000 Euro certificate in rapid prototyping services, awarded to the winning student's University.
About “eMotion in Motion”
The global competition accepted entries from November 2002 to May 2003, and addressed helping designers better understand and utilise available rapid prototyping (rp) material technologies, as well as exploring the design freedom permitted by these. Entries were judged according to:
*** relevance to theme *** visual interest and impact *** originality, functionality and complexity *** interesting use of rp technologies vs. traditional manufacturing processes
The 6 member jury panel of the 2002-2003 eMotion in Motion contest consisted of:
Ty Bacon, DSM Somos *** Rinus van den Berg, DSM/DADC - Design & Application Development Centre *** Manuela Cifarelli, Material ConneXion Milan *** Josyane Franc, Saint Etienne International Biennial Design Festival *** Susanne Lengyel, Association of German Industrial Designers *** Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates
Grand prize, professional category:
- Stuart Cole and Paul Walker: “U.F.O. 3” – PDR - National Centre for Product Design and Development Research (Cardiff, UK)
Designed to alleviate the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) to long distances travellers, ‘U.F.O. 3’ fully demonstrates the functional and creative freedom made possible by advanced material technologies.
The design team at PDR focused on the 2003 "Advice on Travel-Related Deep Vein Thrombosis" report published by the U.K. Department of Health, which stated :
“All air passengers, even those at greatest risk can reduce the chances of getting DVT by doing… simple exercises”.
With this in mind, the design team set about developing a simple product, which would aid an individual whilst completing these exercises. The result is a single component incorporating sockets with rotating spheres and articulation between the base and top, which allows flexibility when pressure is applied. The material Somos WaterShed™, a strong, optically-clear and humidity resistant resin, was used to achieve the functionality required by U.F.O. 3.
Grand prize, student category:
- Dong Young Kim: “2+1” - University of Applied Sciences, Fachhochschule Potsdam (Germany)
In order to augment one's ability to sense impending danger, Dong Young Kim has created “2+1”, incorporating a “bonus eye” for easy visual detection of rear-view traffic. Especially useful to the hearing impaired, a small camera positioned on the back of the head device accurately transmits to the frontal viewing screen the field of activity happening from behind. Through the use of 3D scanning technology, the design may also be dimensionally personalized to the wearer's individual needs.
Finalists:
-Sarah Diakité, Emmanuelle Becquemin, Edith Clavel – Les Powlet (Paris, France) : “Alvea”
“Alvea”, an unsinkable life buoy. The inner structure consists of separate cells, much like lung alveolus, so that if one is punctured, the others resist, maintaining the user safely afloat. The complex design interior would be impossible to build using traditional techniques.
- Ingo Heidenfelder – design:lab weimar GmbH (Weimar, Germany): “Ray”
A small, ergonomically correct flashlight fits perfectly into the palm of the hand, and is convenient to take wherever you go. RP technologies were applied to immediately identify ergonomics and comfort for the device.
- Benjamin Haller - student (University of Applied Sciences, Fachhochscule Potsdam, Germany): “Bicycle Helmet”
The unique shape of this one piece helmet may be custom made for an exact fit. The design utilizes to its benefit supporting elements needed during the rp process to create additional structural strength.
- Christian Wegner - student (University of Applied Sciences, Fachhochscule Potsdam, Germany): “Life Guard”
“Life Guard” is appropriate for all manner of extreme sport enthusiasts, incorporating compartments which cover the basic necessities in an emergency situation: signalling rockets, radio signaller, medicines, bandages or a signalling whistle, and a CD containing personal medical data of the user.
Honourable Mentions
- Marco Colasanti – designer (Frosinone, Italy): “Daffy”
- Claudio D’Onofrio / Angelo Pugliese – designer (Prata P.U., Italy): “City Car Seat”
- Florian Haeussler – student (University of Applied Sciences, Potsdam, Germany): “Handrucksack”
- Steve Walker/Ian Fish/Alan Absent – students (University of Teeside, Middlesbrough, UK): “Mistral” Commuter Mask
- Patrick Gouriou/Yan Marchand/Emmanuel Robert – students (IFTS, Charleville-Mézières, France): “Crash Helmet”
What is stereolithography?
Stereolithography (SL) permits the rapid creation of 3D pieces utilizing a computer controlled laser that polymerizes light-sensitive resins. The process is highly precise and constructs the design in a series of "additive layers", providing the advantage of obtaining highly complex forms unrealizable using subtractive or traditional moulding techniques. The evolution of advanced SL materials aspires at offering a viable production technique, beyond the materialization of a prototype.
DSM Somos ProtoFunctional resins for stereolithography
ProtoFunctional resins provide advanced technology to respond to the changing needs of new product development and industrial design. In 2003, DSM Somos announced ProtoTool™ ceramic-filled resins, the first member belonging to the new ACT-SL™ technology and the result of a significant research and development program. Traditional non-composite ProtoFunctional materials by DSM Somos satisfy a varying range of characteristics: transparency, superior humidity / heat resistance, and demanding mechanical properties replicating many production grade plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene, ABS and PBT.
DSM Somos is also the first manufacturer of powder elastomeric polymer (Somos 201) that can be sintered (SLS) to produce highly flexible, "rubber like" parts.
Technical data on all Somos materials may be found in the "Downloads" area at www.dsmsomos.com.
DSM Somos, focused on innovative rapid prototyping materials, is a division of DSM Desotech, a world leader in the development of UV curable materials, and a member of the global DSM family.
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