ROCK HILL—Students from area high schools will compete in the Design and Build 3D Competition on Tuesday, December 9, at 3D Systems University. The competition will feature teams from five area high schools—Northwestern, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, South Pointe and York Comprehensive High.

The event, co-sponsored by 3D Systems and York Technical College, combines leading-edge technology and real-world solutions with the fun and excitement of team competition.
The event will kick-off at 12:30 p.m. and will conclude at approximately 2:30 p.m.  Peak team competition is expected between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Students will work in teams to research, document, design and build a functional 3D windmill model capable of generating power. Each team’s windmill project will be judged on research, documentation, design and its power generation performance. The teams will be guided by a coach and supported by professional mentors. In the process, students will develop team-working and problem-solving skills, build self confidence, and discover potential career opportunities in science, design, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing.

The high school teams are being sponsored by Williams and Fudge, Tyco Electronics, Comporium Communications and Ajax.

3D Systems University
3D Systems University, created by the partnership of York Technical College and 3D Systems Corporation to train the company's customers, employees, and partners in the use of its innovative products, services, and technologies, is located next to 3D Systems' global headquarters in the Waterford Industrial Park, Rock Hill, South Carolina. More information is available at www.yorktech.com/3dsystems.

3D Systems
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions. Its systems and materials reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing by creating actual parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used for design communication and prototyping as well as for production of functional end-use parts: Transform your products. More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com or via email at moreinfo@3dsystems.com.

York Technical College . 452 S. Anderson Road . Rock Hill, SC 29730