The RAPID 2013 Conference & Exposition Directory - Society of ...

SPECIAL PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Dick Aubin Distinguished Paper Award
The paper selected for this award will describe an innovative
application of rapid prototyping processes and techniques. A
review committee comprised of members of the RTAM Tech
Community will determine the winner. Only papers accepted
for presentations at the RAPID conference will be considered
for the RTAM/SME Dick Aubin Distinguished Paper Award. The
award will be presented before the keynote presentations on
Wednesday, June 12. Award criteria and guidelines can be
reviewed at www.sme.org/aubinaward.
CASH AWARD! In addition to formal recognition and publication
of the paper, the principal author receives a check for $1000.
Funds donated by
Exhibitor Innovation Award
This award was designed to showcase the most innovative new
product displayed on the tradeshow floor. Exhibitors have been
invited to submit their best new product for considerations. A
jury of RTAM members will evaluate all submissions and select
5–10 finalists. Finalists will be identified on the show floor and
the winning innovation will be announced before the keynote
presentations on Wednesday, June 12.
Best in Show Award
This award, meant to highlight the best looking exhibit, will be
decided by the audience. Conference and show attendees will
receive a “ballot” type ticket with their registration credentials.
Vote for your favorite booth and drop your ballot in the designated
boxes. The results will be tallied through the registration system.
The winning booth will be announced before the keynote
presentations on Wednesday, June 12.
RAPID 2013 Puzzle Challenge
The 2013 puzzle was designed by RIT student Don Thompson.
RTAM/SME Industry Achievement Award
Established in 2008 by SME’s RTAM Tech Community, the RTAM/
SME Industry Achievement Award was developed to recognize
an individual, team or company for outstanding accomplishments
that have had significant impact within the additive
manufacturing industry or in any industry through the application
of additive manufacturing technologies. As the name suggests,
the award recognizes achievements that have been implemented
or deployed in a commercial/industrial environment rather
than research investigative work. Winners are selected with
consideration for the scope and scale of benefits realized and the
potential future impact their work will have on the industry.
The goal of the award is to recognize the development of
new technologies, materials and processes, or the creative
application of existing technologies, to solve problems
and create new opportunities. However, recipients are not
required to have played a direct role in the commercialization
of the technology. The award will be presented before the
keynote presentations on Wednesday, June 12. For eligibility
requirements visit www.sme.org/industryaward.
Each year the RAPID Puzzle Challenge helps attendees explore
the different additive manufacturing technologies and materials
represented on the show floor. This year’s puzzle—an apple—
features eight slices to collect and assemble.
Visit these exhibitors to complete your puzzle:
EnvisionTEC, Booth 402
EOS North America, Booth 313
ExOne, Booth 704
Harvest Technologies, Booth 412
Materialise, Booths 403 and 502
rapid prototype + manufacturing, Booth 302
Stratasys, Booth 604
American Precision Prototyping LLC, Booth 521
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